De Montfort University (DMU) Accommodation

About De Montfort University 

1. De Montfort University distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 5 minutes

• Taxi - 5 minutes

• Walking - 10 minutes

2. De Montfort University has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £3,000/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. De Montfort University follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 10 weeks.

4. The best month to book De Montfort University accommodation on-campus after the university offer to study is accepted is July. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally starts with:

• New undergraduate - July

• New postgraduate - May

• For returning students - March

De Montfort University Off-Campus Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Leicester. 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 £450/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular De Montfort University housing options include The Aspen, Grange Lane Apartments, York House, and Newarke Point.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £650/month

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

• Recommended De Montfort University private lets include A newly refurbished large 2 bedroom apartment in the suburban area of Birstall Leicester, Serviced apartment opposite Leicester Railway Station, 2 Bedroom Serviced apartment opposite Leicester Railway Station, and Beautiful Two Bedroom Apartment in central Leicester.

Secure a Private Student Room Near De Montfort University Without a University Offer Letter

Unite Students and Student Roost accepts 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 De Montfort University

1. Clarendon Park

Clarendon Park’s average rent is around £450/month. It’s a 25-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Queens Court, Reynard House, iQ Grosvenor House, and 41 Castle Street.

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 25-30 minutes

2. Highfields

Highfields’ average rent is around £500/month. It’s a 10-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Castle Court, The Summit, Renaissance House, and CODE Leicester.

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 10-15 minutes

3. Stoneygate

Stoneygate’s average rent is around £400/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include St Martins House, Liberty Park, Regents Court, and The Tannery.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-35 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.