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Student Accommodation Plymouth

Join 20,000 students studying by the South Coast of Devon, in a city steeped in its maritime history. Here you will find all types of student accommodation in Plymouth including student houses, flats and halls.

Student Properties in Plymouth

6 bed house, Near University

Derry avenue, Near university, Plymouth, PL46BH

From£87pwBills included

5 bed house, Near University

Winston avenue, Near university, Plymouth, PL46AZ

From£91pwBills included

1 room available

5 bed house, Lipson

Chaddlewood Avenue, Lipson, Plymouth, PL48RF

From£91pwBills included

Discovery Heights

Student hallHost Students

City Centre, Plymouth, PL1 1UH

From£99pwBills included

Inc. Short Term Lets Video Tour

3 rooms available

7 bed house, Mutley

b Ford Park Road, Mutley, Plymouth, PL46RD

From£90pwBills included

9 bed house, Mutley

Houndiscombe Road, Mutley, Plymouth, PL46HQ

From£78pwBills included

3 rooms available

10 bed house, Near University

Marlborough Road, Near university, Plymouth, PL48LP

From£76pwBills included

Alexandra Works

Student hallHost Students

Mutley, Plymouth, PL4 7DU

From£75pwBills included

Inc. Short Term Lets Video Tour

4 rooms available

7 bed house, Mutley

Connaught Avenue, Mutley, Plymouth, PL47BU

From£72pwBills included

5 rooms available

6 bed house, Mutley

Pentillie Crescent, Mutley, Plymouth, PL46NY

From£75pwBills included

4 rooms available

8 bed house, North Hill

North Road East, North hill, Plymouth, PL46AY

From£78pwBills included

Plymouth Cross House

Student hallHomes for Students

City Centre, Plymouth, PL1 1ET

From£99pwBills included

11 bed house, Mutley

Houndiscombe Road, Mutley, Plymouth, PL46HQ

From£69pwBills included

2 bed house, Plymouth

Sutherland Road, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 6BW

From£110pw

2 rooms available

5 bed house, Mutley

Hyde park road, Mutley, Plymouth, PL34RJ

From£84pwBills included

The Mutley Tavern

Student hallMetro Student Accommodation

Mutley, Plymouth, PL4 7JY

From£84pwBills included

1 bed studio, Near University

Studio 14, The Square, 58 North Road East, Near university, Plymouth, PL46AJ

From£130pwBills included

1 bed studio, Near University

Studio 13, The Square, 58 North Road East, Near university, Plymouth, PL46AJ

From£154pwBills included

1 bed studio, Near University

Studio 24 The CUBE 5 gibbon lane, Near university, Plymouth, PL48EB

From£120pwBills included

Beckley Point

Student hallThe Student Housing Company

City Centre, Plymouth, PL1 1LD

From£137pwBills included

1 bed studio, Near University

Studio 20, The Square, 58 North Road East, Near university, Plymouth, PL46AJ

From£137pwBills included

1 bed studio, Near University

Studio 10 the cube 5 gibbon lane, Near university, Plymouth, PL48EB

From£95pwBills included

1 bed studio, Near University

Studio 2 the cube 5 gibbon lane, Near university, Plymouth, PL48EB

From£105pwBills included

Central Point

Student hallHost

City Centre, Plymouth, PL1 1DZ

From£95pwBills included

Inc. Short Term Lets Video Tour

1 bed studio, Near University

Studio 16, The Square, 58 North Road East, Near university, Plymouth, PL46AJ

From£145pwBills included

5 bed flat, Near University

The Square, Flat 8, 58 North Road East, Near university, Plymouth, PL46AJ

From£105pwBills included

7 bed flat, Near University

Flat 3, Richmond Lodge, St Lawrence Road, Near university, Plymouth, PL46HN

From£86pwBills included

St Thomas Court

Student hallHost

Near University, Plymouth, PL4 9AP

From£85pwBills included

Inc. Short Term Lets Video Tour

6 bed flat, Near University

Flat 18, The Square, 58 North Road East, Near university, Plymouth, PL46AJ

From£100pwBills included

8 bed house, Near University

Flat 7, richmond lodge, st lawrence road, Near university, Plymouth, PL46HN

From£72pwBills included

1 room available

9 bed house, University Of Plymouth

North Road East, University of plymouth, Plymouth, PL46AL

From£85pwBills included

Mary Parker House

Student hallCRM Students

Near University, Plymouth, PL4 6PJ

From£115pwBills included

1 room available

9 bed house, University Of Plymouth

Houndiscombe Road, University of plymouth, Plymouth, PL46HQ

From£90pwBills included

1 bed studio, The Hoe

Notte Street, The Hoe, Plymouth, PL12AQ

From£148pwSome bills inc

8 bed flat, The Hoe

Notte St, The Hoe, Plymouth, PL12AQ

From£128pwSome bills inc

St Augustine's House

Student hallCRM Students

Mutley, Plymouth, PL4 7EG

From£134pwBills included

7 bed flat, The Hoe

Notte Street, The Hoe, Plymouth, PL12AQ

From£118pwSome bills inc

2 bed flat, Newington

Paris Garden, Newington, Plymouth, SE18ND

From£371pwSome bills inc

2 bed flat, Newington

Paris Garden, Newington, Plymouth, SE18ND

From£371pwSome bills inc

Emmanuel House

Student hall

City Centre, Plymouth, PL1 5DE

From£146pwBills included

9 bed flat, The Hoe

Notte Street, The Hoe, Plymouth, PL12AQ

From£128pwBills included

6 bed flat, The Hoe

Notte Street, The Hoe, Plymouth, PL12AQ

From£128pwSome bills inc

4 rooms available

6 bed house, Near University

Bedford Park, Near university, Plymouth, PL48HN

From£92pwBills included

Frobisher House

Student hallHost

Mutley, Plymouth, PL4 9AQ

From£100pwBills included

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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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Plymouth

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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Plymouth

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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Plymouth

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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Plymouth

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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Plymouth

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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Plymouth

Bedsit

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

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Plymouth

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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Plymouth

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Living in Plymouth as a student

There is an abundance of excellent private rented accommodation in Plymouth - the vast majority located near the main campus and city centre. With landlords competing for tenants, items such as satellite television, dishwashers and washing machines are becoming standard.

Here you will find details of Private rented accommodation offered by private landlords/letting agents in Plymouth including; student houses, student flats/apartments in Plymouth, bed-sits in Plymouth, larger housing schemes in Plymouth.

Plymouth Student Guide

Upon entering Plymouth, it’s easy to see that this is a city designed with student living in mind. With the university in the heart of the city, everything you need is just a short walk away.

Read the student guide

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When is the best time to look for accommodation in Plymouth?

Most students look for shared housing in Plymouth 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 Plymouth?

The amount you pay will depend on the type of student accommodation you choose. A shared house in Plymouth will cost you £97 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £140 per week, but could cost more depending on what type of room you select.

What is the best way to search for accommodation in Plymouth?

Accommodation for Students has the widest range of student accommodation currently available in Plymouth. 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 Mutley and Lipson.

How long does a tenancy agreement last for?

In Plymouth 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 Plymouth?

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 Plymouth. 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 Plymouth halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Plymouth will be £388.

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

All landlords and property manages in Plymouth 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.

Plymouth Universities

Plymouth is home to both Plymouth Marjon and The University of Plymouth.

Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth Marjon is a small university with a green and spacious campus and world-class facilities in a spectacular part of the world. Its students achieve more thanks to a personalised approach and an ambitious, student-centred community.