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Student Accommodation Canterbury

The highly regarded University of Kent is located in the historical city of Canterbury which is a world heritage site and home to 12,000 students.Start your search for accommodation today on the UK's leading student accommodation website.

Student Properties in Canterbury

6 bed house, Hales Place

Uplands, Hales Place, Canterbury, CT27BL

From£95pw

6 bed house, St Stephens

Whitstable Road, St Stephens, Canterbury, CT28EG

From£98pw

4 bed house, Near University

Tenterden drive, Near university, Canterbury, CT27BJ

From£92pwBills included

Canterbury Student Village

Student hallCloud Student Homes

City Centre, Canterbury, CT1 1YN

From£125pwBills included

3 bed flat, Canterbury

Bingley Court, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 2SX

From£112pw

1 bed flat, Canterbury

Bingley Court, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 2SX

From£112pw

1 room available

4 bed house, Hales Place

Green Dell, Hales Place, Canterbury, CT27BU

From£75pw

Canterbury Student Manor

Student hallCRM Students

City Centre, Canterbury, CT1 1GA

From£150pwBills included

1 room available

4 bed house, Hales Place

Otham Close, Hales Place, Canterbury, CT27QX

From£95pw

2 rooms available

5 bed house, Near University

Honeywood close, Near university, Canterbury, CT11XF

From£91pw

4 bed house, Canterbury

Churchwood Close, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT2 9BT

From£97pw

Alma Court

Student hallFresh

Canterbury, CT1 1DD

From£142pwBills included

1 bed house, Canterbury

Churchwood Close, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT2 9BT

From£95pw

5 bed house, Hales Place

Headcorn Drive, Hales place, Canterbury, CT27QU

From£71pw

5 bed house, Canterbury

Regency Place, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 1YS

From£113pw

Palamon Court

Student hallCRM Students

City Centre, Canterbury, CT1 2YA

From£160pwBills included

4 bed house, Canterbury

Kemsing Gardens, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT2 7RF

From£75pw

5 bed house, Hales Place

Crossways, Hales place, Canterbury, CT27BS

From£105pwBills included

4 bed house, Canterbury

York Road, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 3TA

From£114pw

Parham Student Village

Student hallUniversal Student Living

City Centre, Canterbury, CT1 1TA

From£112pwBills included

4 bed house, Canterbury

York Road, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 3TA

From£92pw

4 bed flat, Canterbury

Northgate (Flat), Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 1BE

From£120pw

2 bed flat, Canterbury

Northgate, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 1BE

From£120pw

Riverside Student Quarter

Student hallSodexo

Canterbury, CT1 1SZ

From£160pwBills included

3 bed house, Hales Place

Frencham Close, Hales Place, Canterbury, CT27DS

From£101pw

5 bed house, Canterbury

Warwick Road, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 1RG

From£111pw

2 bed house, Canterbury

Kent Avenue, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 1RN

From£109pw

Pavilion Court

Student hallHello Student

Canterbury, CT2 8FE

From£152pwBills included

1 bed studio, Canterbury

Northgate (Studio), Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 1BE

From£144pw

1 bed house, Canterbury

Warwick Road, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 1RG

From£93pw

2 rooms available

4 bed house, Hales Place

Tenterden drive, Hales place, Canterbury, CT27BJ

From£80pw

1 bed house, Canterbury

Kemsing Gardens, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT2 7RE

From£129pw

5 bed house, Hales Place

crossways, Hales place, Canterbury, CT27BS

From£90pwBills included

5 bed house, Downs Road

Downs Road, Downs road, Canterbury, CT27TN

From£90pwBills included

4 bed house, Hales Place

Tenterden Drive, Hales place, Canterbury, CT27BW

From£90pwBills included

5 bed house, City Centre

Cossington Road, City Centre, Canterbury, CT13HU

From£120pwBills included

1 bed house, Christchurch

College Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, CT11QX

From£109pwBills included

2 bed house, Christchurch

Regency Place, Christchurch, Canterbury, CT11YS

From£116pwBills included

5 bed house, Canterbury

Somner Close, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT2 8LJ

From£102pw

1 bed house, Canterbury

Somner Close, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT2 8LJ

From£104pw

5 bed house, Hales Place

Ulcombe Gardens, Hales place, Canterbury, CT27QY

From£92pwSome bills inc

5 bed house, Hales Place

Kemsing gardens, Hales place, Canterbury, CT27QT

From£92pw

4 bed house, Hales Place

tunstall road, Hales place, Canterbury, CT27BX

From£92pwSome bills inc

5 bed house, Hales Place

Ulcombe gardens, Hales place, Canterbury, CT27QZ

From£92pwSome bills inc

5 bed house, Hales Place

Ulcombe gardens, Hales place, Canterbury, CT27QY

From£92pwSome bills inc

4 bed house, University Of Kent

Otham close, University of kent, Canterbury, CT27QX

From£94pwBills included

4 bed house, Canterbury

Wincheap, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 3TP

From£81pw

4 bed house, Canterbury

Wincheap, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 3TP

From£64pw

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Not sure what type of accommodation is right for you?

AFS always has the widest choice of student accommodation available. To help you find the right place to live, read our brief guide to the different types of accommodation below.

University Hall

University residences which are generally full of first year undergraduates are a great way to adjust to living away from home and making new friends. Uni halls are usually located close to campus.

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Canterbury

Private Halls

Generally offer a higher level of amenities than University Halls, at higher rents. Will be home to a more diverse mix of students and normally located close to campus.

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Canterbury

House

A house share with a group of friends is often the lowest cost option and popular as the next step after living in Halls. Typically located in student friendly areas which require some travel to University.

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Canterbury

Flat

A flat or apartment is similar to a house share on a smaller scale and will normally have one or two bedrooms. Ideal for smaller groups or couples.

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Canterbury

Studio

Either a premium room in a Private Hall of Residence or a self-contained flat or apartment where all of the amenities are in one space. Typically the most expensive option.

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Canterbury

Homestay

A room in a house where the landlord or owner currently lives. A good option if you are not too concerned about living with other students and are budget conscious.

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Canterbury

Bedsit

A self-contained room, which includes most amenities but with shared bathroom facilities.

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Canterbury

Spare room

A room available in a house share, where a group of existing housemates want to fill an empty room. A good way of getting the benefits of a house share without an established group of friends.

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Canterbury

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Living in Canterbury as a student

Serving as the seat of three universities in England’s South-East—University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University, and University for the Creative Arts— Canterbury is home to about 31,000 students. First established in prehistoric times, Canterbury’s history includes the Roman invasion, settlement of St Augustine, or Chaucer’s pilgrimage—the inspiration for his Canterbury Tales.

Students make up the largest proportion of residents of the city in the whole of England, with one in five studying at one of the three universities. This makes Canterbury a particularly attractive destination for those hoping to experience the social and academic life of a university to the fullest.

Students have access to 24 halls of residence altogether, some of which are university-owned. University halls have a variety of rooms on offer, including self and part-catered, as well as full board. There is also a fair selection of private halls from UK’s leading provides. Canterbury’s private halls offer fantastic access to city’s amenities, with students given a variety of options to choose from. Whether you prefer a self-contained studio, or a room within a flat, private halls are sure to provide the new student with what they need. Those preferring life outside of student accommodation will find a good range of other options too.

Sharing with friends is always a popular choice with students of Canterbury’s universities. Those who already tasted life in halls and wish to make their way into more traditional tenancies often choose to move in with a larger group of 4 or more friends. Canterbury is sure to offer a choice of flats and houses for students to choose from, conveniently located in the city centre or nearby. This type of accommodation, often aimed at the large cohort of students, is usually managed by landlords and letting agents, many of which have excellent reputation and know what students need and want.

Our online guides will provide you with a wide array of valuable information about the city and the area. With over 20 years of experience in helping students find the perfect place to live, accommodationforstudents.com is the best place to start the search for your dream university accommodation. We list a good choice of rooms, flats and houses to choose from. Our online search tools allow you to contact the accommodation providers directly, or you can choose to get in touch with our team to get additional support—we are always happy to help!

Canterbury Student Guide

Canterbury is renowned for its beautiful streets and world-famous cathedral. But as the majority of the city is populated with students, Canterbury is also littered with pubs, clubs and bars for every occasion.

Read the student guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you going to live and study in Canterbury? Here are the most frequent questions asked by other students.

When is the best time to look for student accommodation in Canterbury?

Most students look for shared housing in Canterbury 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.

How much does student accommodation cost in Canterbury?

The amount you pay will depend on the type of student accommodation you choose. A shared house in Canterbury will cost you £116 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £157 per week, but could cost more depending on what type of room you select.

What is the best way to search for student accommodation in Canterbury?

Accommodation for Students has the widest range of student accommodation currently available in Canterbury. 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. AFS has accommodation across the whole city including Hales Place and Broadoak.

How long does a tenancy agreement last for?

In Canterbury 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.

Is it possible to have a short term or summer only contract in Canterbury?

Yes, a selection of the student accommodation listed on AFS will offer short term stays. This is most often the case for halls of residence in Canterbury. Look out for the properties which have the short term let badge or filter your search by ‘letting period’.

How much do I have to pay for a deposit?

This will depend on the type of property you choose. The most anyone can legally charge is 5 weeks rent. Some accommodation in Canterbury halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Canterbury will be £464.

How can I make sure I get my deposit back at the end of my tenancy?

All landlords and property manages in Canterbury 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.