Hall • Capitol Students
St Thomas Court
20 Gasking Street, Near University, Plymouth
Bills inc.
From £130 /week
1 room option
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.
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550+ properties in Plymouth
Halls in Plymouth
Shared living in a managed building with onsite teams and some shared amenities.
Houses in Plymouth
Share a house with a group of friends and save money. The popular next step after living in Halls.
Flats in Plymouth
Similar to a house share, normally with one or two bedrooms.
Studios in Plymouth
A self-contained flat where all of the amenities are in one space.
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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
Plymouth
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.
Plymouth
Private Halls
Plymouth
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.
Plymouth
House
Plymouth
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.
Plymouth
Flat
Plymouth
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.
Plymouth
Studio
Plymouth
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.
Plymouth
Homestay
Plymouth
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.
Plymouth
Bedsit
Plymouth
A self-contained room, which includes most amenities but with shared bathroom facilities.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you going to live and study in Plymouth? Here are the most frequent questions asked by other students.
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.
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.
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. Accommodation for Students has accommodation across the whole city including Mutley and Lipson.
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.
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 Plymouth. 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 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.
All landlords and property managers 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.
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University of Plymouth
The University of Plymouth can trace its origin back to 1862 and is one of the largest coastal universities in the UK boasting over 19,000 students.
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Student Areas in Plymouth
- Bretonside
- Cattdown
- Cattedown
- Central
- Central Park
- City Centre
- Cookworthy
- Crownhill
- Derriford
- Devon
- Drake
- Greenbank
- Hartley
- Lipson
- Lower Compton
- Mannamead
- Milehouse
- Millbay Marina
- Millbridge
- Moor Park
- Mount Gould
- Mutley
- Mutley Plain
- Near University
- North Cross
- North Hill
- North Road West
- Pennycombequick
- Pennycomequick
- Peverell
- Prince Rock
- St Judes
- Stoke
- Stonehouse
- The Barbican
- The Hoe
- Victoria Park
- Weston Mill