University of Plymouth Accommodation

About the University of Plymouth

1. University of Plymouth distance from the City Centre:

• Taxi - 5 minutes 

• Walking - 10 minutes 

2. The University of Plymouth has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £2,800/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

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

4. The best month to book a University of Plymouth 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 - February

• New postgraduate - July

• For returning students - March

University of Plymouth Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Plymouth. 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 £1,250/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular student accommodations near the University of Plymouth include Discovery Heights, Central Point, Alexandra Works, and St. Thomas Court.

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 Plymouth halls and private lets include Luxurious grand 2 bed apartment with balcony and spectacular views over Plymouth Hoe and Sound, Cosy House in CrownHill, and Modern spacious studio with city view.

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

iQ Student Accommodation and Capitol Students 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 Plymouth

1. Greenbank

Greenbank’s average rent is around £95/week (£380/month). It’s a two-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Discovery Heights, Central Point, Alexandra Works, and St. Thomas Court.

• Bus - 1 minute

• Taxi - 1 minute

• Walking - 2 minutes

2. Mutley Plain

Mutley Plain’s average rent is around £95/week (£380/month). It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Discovery Heights, Central Point, Alexandra Works, and St. Thomas Court.

• Bus - 7 minutes

• Taxi - 7 minutes

• Walking - 15 minutes

3. Lipson

Lipson’s average rent is around £70/week i.e (£280/month). It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Discovery Heights, Central Point, Alexandra Works, and St. Thomas Court.

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 15 minutes

• Walking - 15 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.