Student accommodation in Durham

2 beds bedAvailable 15 Jul 2027

Hallgarth Street

£190 pppw

Gilesgate

£180 pppw

4 beds bedAvailable 1 Jul 2027

Kirkwood Drive

£155 pppw

Victoria Terrace

£175 pppw

New Elvet

£300 pppw

Ruth First House

£250 pppw

2 beds bedAvailable 8 Jul 2027

Lambton Street

£185 pppw

Lawson Terrace (L)

£172 pppw

Edmunds Vale

£295 pppw

Sherburn Road

£143 pppw

5 beds bedAvailable 1 Jul 2027

Hastings Avenue

£155 pppw

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Student areas in Durham

Not sure where in Durham to start your property search? Take a look at our brief guide. There is something for everyone!

Bailey

As the sun goes down, Bailey’s iconic buildings become the backdrop for a great night out. You won’t be at a loss for things to do living here, since the university buildings, shopping, bars, and friends are all nearby. Living in Bailey will give you a chance to experience Durham from atop its gnarly peninsula and above the River Wear. Browse our selection of student lets in Durham’s Bailey now.

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Claypath

If you want to plan on falling out of bed and into lectures based at Elvet Riverside, you better act fast. Claypath offers it all, making it one of Durham's most popular areas. You’re likely to get a lot more for your money when you rent student accommodation in Durham here - considering that the area is full of sizeable student houses at competitive prices. Better yet, the restaurant, bar, and takeaway scene in Claypath is unrivalled.

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Durham City Centre

The most convenient location for just about everything in Durham, the city centre is a hot spot for students (but it can be on the pricier side compared with other areas!). The good news is that Durham centre is pretty small, so you’ll never need to spend much money on public transport. For the times when you want a quick visit home to see your friends and family - Durham’s bus and train stations are both located nearby for the ultimate convenience. In terms of the types of student housing in Durham city centre - think luxury studio apartments, new-build houseshares and ensuite flats.

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Elvet

Elvet is located on the other side of the River Wear from Durham Cathedral. Known by locals as Durham’s ‘Golden Triangle’ - Elvet is certainly on the expensive side, but it’s a location that delivers plenty of bang for your buck. Properties in Elvet are just a stone's throw away from the Elvet Riverside Lecture Halls, the Bill Bryson Library, the student union and the university’s Science Site. You’ll also be a less than 10-minute walk from central Durham. With a range of student rentals in Durham, Elvet’s Whinney Hill also has some great accommodation options to choose from.

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Gilesgate

Located to the east of central Durham, Gilesgate is a good choice for finding more affordable student flats in Durham. Although further away from the centre than some other neighbourhoods, Gilesgate is still less than ten minutes away on the bus or twenty minutes on foot. After all, Durham is only a small city! Gilesgate is also close to the University of Durham’s College of St Hild and St Bede and the education department, as well as large supermarkets such as Tesco Extra.

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Neville's Cross

Growing in popularity as a place for student properties in Durham, Neville's Cross is just 2km from the centre of Durham and the local train station. It’s next to the popular Viaduct area and is well located if walking to the hill colleges, science site and Bill Bryson University Library.

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Viaduct

The Viaduct is a popular area for students and a great place to find student accommodation in Durham with bills included. Viaduct is a ten-minute walk from the centre of Durham and slightly cheaper than living in the city centre. It’s a great spot for finding spacious, large house shares with decent-sized rooms and a range of great facilities. Known for being a lively area that’s home to tonnes of students - you’ll definitely feel at home living in Viaduct.

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University of Leeds

The University of Leeds was established in 1904 and has grown to become one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK. The University campus is a ten-minute walk from Leeds city centre and home to a cutting-edge fitness, sport, and wellbeing facility. Over 38,000 students currently choose to study here - including 12,000 international students.

University of Liverpool

Recognised for high-quality teaching and research - The University of Liverpool is an internationally-acclaimed Russell Group University. An original ‘redbrick’ university, it’s ranked in the top 25 UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers. With a city-centre location, most student areas in Liverpool are convenient for students studying at the University of Liverpool. Take a look at StuRents' options for student accommodation in Liverpool city centre and surrounding areas.

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Durham University

Durham University is a collegiate university - meaning that students gain membership to one of the university’s 13 colleges (a little like the Hogwarts house system!). It ranked in 6th place in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 5th place in the Guardian University Guide in 2022. Students can choose from a wide range of over 200 undergraduate courses and over 100 postgraduate courses, with 26 departments based at the university. Durham University has also invested £40 million into a new Teaching and Learning Centre and £31 million in sports and wellbeing facilities - all to improve the student experience.

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University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham is a multi-award-winning public research university with two main campuses in the Jubilee, and Queens Medical Centre, both based in the city with over 45,000 students enrolled here. Spanning far and wide outside of the UK, Nottingham University also has campuses in Malaysia and China.

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The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is ranked 27th in the world and 6th in the UK - according to the QS World University Rankings 2022. The university is a member of the Russell Group and is currently investing £1 billion into its campus and student facilities. Located on the south side of Manchester, the university’s two main areas are based around Oxford Road and Sackville Street.

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Newcastle University

The University of Newcastle Upon Tyne is a red brick university with over 28,000 students and offers around 175 undergraduate programmes. The main campus resides in central Newcastle near Haymarket, a convenient location for many of the student homes in Newcastle. The university has one of the largest EU research portfolios in the UK, has further expanded internationally as an overseas partner to the Singapore Institute of Technology, and opened a Medical School campus in Malaysia.

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University of Birmingham

An original 'redbrick' university, The University of Birmingham is part of the Russell Group. There are two main campus sites - Edgbaston & Selly Oak and the university’s estate is currently undergoing a £1 billion redevelopment programme over a ten-year period.

University of Brighton

Based across four campuses on the south coast of England, the University of Brighton has sites in Brighton and Eastbourne and is home to 18,000 students. The university has been part of the city since 1859, and 93% of students surveyed in the National Student Survey 2018 reported that they’re “very happy” with both their education and city life. Brighton was recently ranked in the UK student city's top ten (QS Best Student Cities 2019) and was also named the happiest city in England for students.

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Coventry University

Ranked joint first Modern University for Career Prospects in The Guardian University Guide 2021 and 2022, Coventry University is a great place to study. It boasts state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated schools for health, design and engineering laboratories, performing arts studios and computing centres. Coventry University has a city-centre campus, making it highly convenient for living in student accommodation in Coventry city centre, or any of the surrounding towns.

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University of Leicester

The University of Leicester is the only UK University to win Times Higher Education awards for seven consecutive years. With over 16,000 students and strong ties to the Attenborough family, Leicester is one of the UK’s leading universities. There is plenty of student housing in Leicester located within walking distance or a short bus ride away from the University of Leicester.

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The University of Sheffield

Standing at 15th in the top UK universities, The University of Sheffield strives for academic excellence, offering some of the highest quality education in the country. This Russell Group member prioritises student satisfaction and promotes nothing but growth. The university has also recently launched a #WeAreInternational campaign, meaning students can become part of an international community of peers.

University of Exeter

The University of Exeter has four campuses, comprising Streatham Campus - the heart of the university - located on the outskirts of the city (a 15-minute walk away) and St Luke’s Campus in Exeter town centre. Penryn Campus is the third campus, near Falmouth in Cornwall and the Truro Campus is the educational setting for University of Exeter Medical School students studying MSc Environment and Human Health. The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university well known for its sports studies and high levels of student satisfaction. It’s also a four-time recipient of the prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize.