University of Warwick Accommodation

About the University of Warwick

1. The University of Warwick distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 20-30 minutes

• Taxi - 15-25 minutes

• Walking - 50-60 minutes

• Train - 10-15 minutes 

• Cycling - 25-40 minutes 

2. The University of Warwick has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of between £3,640 and £9,320/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security. 

3. The University of Warwick follows a trimester academic year system. Each semester has around 10-12 weeks.

4. The best month to book a University of Warwick on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is in March. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - February/ March 

• New postgraduate - March/ April

• For returning students- November/ December

The University of Warwick Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Coventry . 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 £350 and £650/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Best accommodation Warwick University includes The Oaks, Warwick Cannon Park, Albany Student Village , and AXO Sherbourne Student Village. 

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £300 and £700/month

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

• Recommended University of Warwick student apartments include 5 Bed with free Parking and Wi-Fi , 3 Bedroom Modern in Coventry, Priory Place 3 bed Apartment, and 3 Modern Bedroom in Coventry.

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

iQ Student Accommodation, Unite Students, and Student Roost 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 Warwick

1. Coventry

Coventry’s average rent is around £85-£115/week i.e (£360-£500/month). It’s an 11-minute walk from campus. Some University of Warwick housing include Julian Court, Queens Park House, Collegiate Corporation Village, Collegiate Market Way, and Copper Towers

• Walking- 11 minutes

• Bus - 5-10  minutes

• Cycling - 5-10 minutes

2. Leamington Spa 

Leamington Spa’s average rent is around £110-£140/week i.e (£480-£600/month). It’s a 50-minute walk from campus. Some University of Warwick housing close to campus includes Merlin Point, Gosford Gate, Sky Blue Point , Infinity, Coventry, and CODE Fairfax Street.

• Walking- 50 minutes

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Cycling - 20-25 minutes

• Train - 10-15 minutes 

3. Canley and Cannon Park

Canley and Cannon Park’s average rent is around £65-£95/week i.e (£280-£400/month). It’s a 5-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to the University of Warwick include Abbey House, CODE Fairfax Street, Trinity View, Raglan House, and Paradise Student Village.

• Walking- 5-10 minutes

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Cycling - 5-10 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.