Home to one of the UK's best universities, Durham is a beautiful city with students at it heart.
Here you will find all types of student accommodation in Durham including student houses, flats and halls.
Home to one of the UK's best universities, Durham is a beautiful city with students at it heart.
Here you will find all types of student accommodation in Durham including student houses, flats and halls.
Durham is a city shaped by historics, tradition and a strong student community, with a student population of around 21,000 students. Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle are two of its most iconic landmarks, which the city is centered around. The two both sit above the River Wear and help to define the city’s character.
The city is super compact and therefore easy to navigate and get around, making it ideal for students. There are a few popular student areas, such as The Viaduct, Gilesgate and Neville’s Cross, which are all within reach of the university, city center and social hotspots. Because of the city’s size, it provides a close student community where students play a major role in shaping local culture.
There is so much to explore outside of lectures in Durham. There are a multitude of museums and gardens to discover, along with enjoyable riverside walks and parks overlooking the city skyline. The city also surrounds countryside, coastlines and the North Pennines, which are all great and easily accessible for day trips.
The social scene in Durham is built around student communities. The universities, student societies, pubs and clubs create a lively atmosphere throughout the academic year. Not only this, but Lumiere Durham and the Durham Regatta host regular events for all ages, adding even more to the city’s busy calendar.
For students seeking academic excellence and a welcoming community, all surrounded by history unlike no other, Durham is a standout location, and should definitely be on your list.
Most students look for shared housing in Durham 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 Durham will cost you £84 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £149 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 Durham. 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 Claypath and Elvet.
In Durham 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 Durham. 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 Durham halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Durham will be £336.
All landlords and property managers in Durham 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.
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