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Private halls of residence

A four story building of private halls of residence near Cambridge station

Here is a list of private halls of residence that offer accommodation for students in Cambridge.

We recommend that you view the property before signing a contract or paying any money to make sure you are happy with it.

Please remember that we can’t accept responsibility or liability for any action taken by the halls providers.

Anglia House
Management: The Student Housing Company
217 Newmarket Road
Cambridge CB5 8AY
01223 612135
[email protected]
yugo.com/en-gb/global/united-kingdom/cambridge
Typical upfront costs: Advance rent payment
Contract length: 43 weeks, 51 weeks
Studios; Cluster flats; Dual occupancy; UK guarantor required; Housing Hand accepted; Wheelchair access available

Castle Street
Management: Collegiate
Castle Street
Cambridge CB3 0AU
01223 633822
[email protected]
collegiate-ac.com/uk-student- accommodation/cambridge/
Typical upfront costs: Advanced rent
Contract length: 45 weeks, 50 weeks, single semester
Studios; Twin rooms; Dual occupancy; Wheelchair access available

The Cam Foundry
Management: Aparto
315 Mill Road
Cambridge CB1 3DL
01223 612027
[email protected]
apartostudent.com/locations/cambridge/the-cam-foundry
Typical upfront costs: Deposit and first month’s rent
Contract length: 41 weeks, 51 weeks
Studios; Cluster flats; Dual occupancy; UK guarantor required; Wheelchair access available

Nido Castle Hill Student Accommodation
Management: Nido Student
3 Histon Road
Cambridge CB4 3BF
01223 948835
[email protected]
nidostudent.com
Typical upfront costs: Damage deposit and first rent instalment
Contract length: 43 weeks, 51 weeks, single semester (limited availability)
Studios; Cluster flats; Dual occupancy; UK guarantor required; Housing Hand accepted; Wheelchair access available

The Railyard (Studios)
Management: Downing Students
33 Station Place
Cambridge CB1 2FP
01223 363333
[email protected]
downingstudents.com
Typical upfront costs: Holding deposit, first rent instalment
Contract length: 17 weeks, 33 weeks, 43 weeks, 51 weeks
Studios; 2 bed flats; Dual occupancy; UK guarantor required; Housing Hand accepted; Wheelchair access available

The Forum
Management: Open Arch
Tiverton Way
Cambridge CB1 3HT
01223 664200
[email protected]
openarch.co.uk/student
Typical upfront costs: Application fee, deposit and first month’s rent
Contract length: 11 months
Cluster flats; Twin rooms; 2 bed flats; UK guarantor required; Housing Hand accepted; Wheelchair access available

Student Castle Cambridge
Management: Student Castle
1 Milton Road
Cambridge CB4 1UY
03333 441655
[email protected]
www.studentcastle.co.uk
Typical upfront costs: Damage deposit and first rent instalment
Contract length: 51 weeks
Studios; Cluster flats; Twin rooms; Dual occupancy; UK guarantor required; Housing Hand accepted; Wheelchair access available

Brunswick House
Management: Prestige Student Living
87 Newmarket Road
Cambridge CB5 8EN
01223 750334
[email protected]
brunswickhouse.com
Typical upfront costs: Deposit
Contract length: 44 weeks, 51 weeks
Studios; Cluster flats; Dual occupancy; UK guarantor required; Housing Hand accepted; Wheelchair access available

Read more about halls of residence details.

  • Don’t rush into making a decision. Take the time to think things through as you’ll be signing a legally binding contract if you decide to move in.
  • We would never recommend signing a contract or paying any money before you have viewed the accommodation.
  • Have a look at our House Hunter Guide for information about how to arrange viewings, legal obligations of the landlord,
    contract types and more.
  • Not familiar with Cambridge as a city? Check out our area guide videos.

You can contact the Residential Service or the Students’ Union for help and advice relating to private renting. For contract checking or issues involving housing or tenancy law, seek legal advice. The Citizens Advice Bureau and the Housing Aid advice centre offer a free legal advice service, or you can contact a specialist solicitor.

Anglia Ruskin University
The Residential Service Office
Eastings Building
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT
01223 698 900
[email protected]
aru.ac.uk/housing

Anglia Ruskin University Students’ Union Advice Service
Peter Taylor House SU Building
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT
01223 460 008
[email protected]
angliastudent.com/advice

Cambridge City Council
Customer Service Centre
Mandela House
4 Regent Street
Cambridge
CB2 1BY
01223 457918
cambridge.gov.uk

Citizens Advice Bureau
66 Devonshire Road
Cambridge
CB1 2BL
03448 487 979
cambridgecab.org.uk/get-advice/

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