A stunning setting for one of the world's greatest Universities, Oxford is the iconic student destination. Here you will find all types of student accommodation in Oxford including student houses, flats and halls.
A stunning setting for one of the world's greatest Universities, Oxford is the iconic student destination. Here you will find all types of student accommodation in Oxford including student houses, flats and halls.
Oxford is one of the world’s most famous university cities, and is home to over 40,000 students, split across two universities. The city combines academic excellence with a lively student community, and offers a unique student experience shaped by historic colleges, renowned learning resources and a city packed with culture and character.
Some of the most popular student areas in Oxford are Jericho, Cowley, Headington and Summertown, all of which offer a unique community and a different side of city life. The city remains compact and easy to navigate, despite its global reputation, and is easily accessible by foot, bike or local bus networks.
Outside of lectures, life is varied, with a multitude of places to explore. With museums, libraries, galleries and historic landmarks to discover, students are never bored. Not only this, but there are also plenty of independent cafes and pubs and green spaces, where students can take time to wind down and enjoy time with friends. Some of the most popular attractions in Oxford are the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, Oxford Castle and the Covered Market. All of this comes together to create a university experience like no other.
The city also has a strong international community, which brings students together from all sorts of backgrounds and cultures. Oxford attracts students from all over the world due to its high academic reputation, excellent transport links and growing opportunities in research, technology and innovation.
If you’re looking for academic excellence and a truly distinctive place to study, Oxford definitely stands out, and might be the perfect place for you!
Most students look for shared housing in Oxford from October, although there will be student accommodation available all year round. First year and international students generally start looking in January for halls of residence.
The amount you pay will depend on the type of student accommodation you choose. A shared house in Oxford will cost you £136 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £209 per week, but could cost more depending on what type of room you select.
Accommodation for Students has the widest range of student accommodation currently available in Oxford. This includes halls of residence, house shares, flats and apartments. You can enquire directly to your chosen accommodation or get more support through our live help team. Accommodation for Students has accommodation across the whole city including Iffley and East Oxford.
In Oxford the standard length of contract is 46 weeks. However it is possible to have a longer or shorter agreement than this. Some halls of residence will only offer a 50 or 52 week tenancy agreement for example.
Yes, a selection of the student accommodation listed on Accommodation for Students will offer short term stays. This is most often the case for halls of residence in Oxford. Look out for the properties which have the short term let badge or filter your search by 'letting period'.
This will depend on the type of property you choose. The most anyone can legally charge is 5 weeks rent. Some accommodation in Oxford halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Oxford will be £544.
All landlords and property managers in Oxford are legally required to protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. If you take care of your student accommodation you should have no problem getting your money back. You can check out some further information right here.
Oxford Universities
Oxford is home to both The University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University.
