Oxford Brookes University Accommodation

About Oxford Brookes University 

1. Oxford Brookes University distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 20-25 minutes

2. Oxford Brookes University has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £5,000/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. Oxford Brookes University follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks.

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

• New undergraduate - March

• New postgraduate - August

• For returning students - February

Oxford Brookes University Housing Off-Campus Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Oxford. 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 £550/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular Oxford Brookes University student accommodation options include iQ Alice House and The Spireworks.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £1,000/month

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

• Recommended Oxford Brookes University private lets include Spacious 1-Bedroom Flat with garden & free parking, Lovely Terraced 2-Bed House (near Hinksey Park), The Oxford Abode - 3-Bedroom House - large garden, and Spacious flat with ensuite & parking in East Oxford.

Secure a Private Student Accommodation Near Oxford Brookes University Without a University Offer Letter

Unite Students, Student Castle, and Almero Student 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 Oxford Brookes University

1. Headington

Headington’s average rent is around £450/month. It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include The Mews and Student Castle Oxford.

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 20 minutes

2. Cowley

Cowley’s average rent is around £500/month. It’s a 25-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include The Park and iQ Alice House.

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 25 minutes

3. Marston

Marston’s average rent is around £400/month. It’s a 30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include The Spireworks and The Mews.

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30 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.