Student accommodation in Cambridge City Centre, Cambridge

As the University of Cambridge is in Central Cambridge and Angela Ruskin University is just a short walk away from student houses in Cambridge city centre, the area is very popular with students.

You should feel secure living in student accommodation in Cambridge city centre as the area is generally considered to be safe.

Cambridge city centre is a great place to live, with picturesque views, impressive architecture, and lots of culture to enjoy. As a result, student houses in Cambridge city centre are in high demand every year.

Cambridge city centre is primarily famous for the University of Cambridge and the many museums in the area.

There’s lots to do in Cambridge city centre. There is lots of culture, including many museums, galleries, and live music venues. There are also lots of bars, pubs, and nightclubs to enjoy.

There are two universities in Cambridge so students don’t just live in one area in the city. Typically, students will live in student houses in Cambridge city centre, Mill Road, and Chesterton.

Many student houses in Cambridge city centre are now advertised with bills included in the price. Where this is the case, your rental price could include electricity, gas, internet, TV licence and water bills and this is clearly stated on the listing. Properties without bills included are also available, giving you the flexibility to choose your own energy and water suppliers and internet service provider.

It is normal for property managers to require you to pay a security deposit at the time of booking or before you move in. Where a deposit is required and you are signing a tenancy agreement, your property manager must protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. As long as you look after the property and have no deductions for damage or unpaid rent, your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement ends. Whilst tenancy deposits are legally capped at five weeks' rent per person, it is more common for student deposits to be in the lower £100-250 range.

The majority of student accommodation in Cambridge city centre can be rented for fixed contract lengths. For purpose built student accommodation, 43 and 51-week fixed-term contracts are the most common. For shared houses, 52-week contracts are the most common and generally start in July to September.

Short-term student rentals in Cambridge city centre are becoming more popular every year. As a result, property managers are increasingly offering shorter tenancy lengths, whether for the summer period or for individual semesters and terms. This is more common in the purpose-built student accommodation sector than in shared student rental houses across Cambridge.