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Student Accommodation Watford
A well located town in southern England with a range of further education colleges. Search here to find the latest student accommodation available in Watford.
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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
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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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Private Halls
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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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House
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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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Flat
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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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Studio
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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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Homestay
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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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Bedsit
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A self-contained room, which includes most amenities but with shared bathroom facilities.
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Living in Watford as a student
Watford is in Hertfordshire England, and is well known for Watford Football Club and Leavesden Film Studios, famous for being the home of Harry Potter. Whilst having no universities of its own, Hertfordshire is home the Watford UTC, near University of Westminster and the University of Hertfordshire.
Private accommodation in Watford include double rooms close to the station and fully furnished and 3 bed houses with dishwashers as well! Premium flats are also on offer as well as furnished en-suite rooms.
If you wish to find out more about the University of Hertfordshire, then head over to our University guides section on our website. You can begin your property search today at accommodationforstudents.com, however if you can’t find what you’re looking for, then you can contact a member of our team who will get back to you as soon as possible. With over 20 years of experience in student properties, accommodation for students can support you in finding your ideal student home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you going to live and study in Watford? Here are the most frequent questions asked by other students.
Most students look for shared housing in Watford 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 Watford will cost you £86 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £168 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 Watford. 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 City Centre and Near University.
In Watford 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 Watford. 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 Watford halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Watford will be £344.
All landlords and property managers in Watford 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.
