University of Cambridge Accommodation

About the University of Cambridge 

1. University of Cambridge distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 10 minutes 

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 20-30 minutes

2. The University of Cambridge has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £3,200/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. The University of Cambridge follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 15 weeks.

4. The best month to book a University of Cambridge student accommodation after the university's offer to study is accepted is February. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - January

• New postgraduate - January

• For returning students - May

University of Cambridge Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Cambridge. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £950/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular University of Cambridge accommodation options include Student Castle Cambridge, The Cam Foundry, and Collegiate Castle Street.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £2,983/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended University of Cambridge private lets include Water Street Apartments and Modern three-bedroom apartment close to Parkers Field.

Secure a Private Student Room Near the University of Cambridge Without a University Offer Letter

Student Castle and iQ accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near the University of Cambridge 

1. Mill Road

Mill Road’s average rent is around £175/week i.e (£700/month). It’s a 25-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Student Castle Cambridge, The Cam Foundry, and Collegiate Castle Street.

• Bus - 10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 25 minutes

2. Newnham

Newnham’s average rent is around £175/week i.e (£700/month). It’s a 35-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Student Castle Cambridge, The Cam Foundry, and Collegiate Castle Street.

• Underground (Tube)- 15 minutes

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Taxi - 15 minutes

• Walking - 25 minutes

3. Chesterton

Chesterton’s average rent is around £150/week i.e (£600/month). It’s a 45-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Student Castle Cambridge, The Cam Foundry, and Collegiate Castle Street.

• Underground (Tube)- 10 minutes

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 15 minutes

• Walking - 45 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.