DurhamStudent Accommodation In
Discover history, heritage and academia at our Durham student accommodation.
Close to the universities and Durham's beating heart, make this historic city yours at our Durham student housing.
We have more than 600 student rooms across Durham, all within easy reach of the city’s universities including Durham University, New Durham College and more.
A perfect blend of small city life and a modern reflection of a historic town, Durham offers a culturally rich area great for local and international students. With a sub-50,000 population, the city offers a calm and friendly vibe with plenty of opportunities for culture, food and nightlife. One of the best perks of the small city feel of Durham is the access to a variety of fun activities on a student budget.
Book with confidence
Unite Students offers an exciting range of modern and high-quality Durham student accommodations in convenient locations. Wherever you’re going to study - at Durham University, New Durham College or Trevelyan College –choose student housing close to your place of study, exciting attractions and UNESCO world heritage landmarks.
We have 3 properties in high demand available in Durham - Elvet Studios, Houghall Court and Rushford Court. Book now for 2025/26 to lock in the price and avoid disappointment.
Choose your property and room type.
Book a viewing or watch a virtual tour.
Choose your length of stay.
Enter your personal details.
Enter your guarantor details.
Submit your payment details.
Choose the instalment plan of one, three or seven payments.
To book student accommodation in Durham you must be at least 16 years old and a student in education.
We offer as standard:
7 Day Cooling-Off Period – if you change your mind you can cancel your booking within seven days.
No Place, No Pay – if your offer is withdrawn or you choose a different university, you can cancel your agreement at no cost.
You can pay for your Durham student accommodation in the following ways:
Direct Debit
Card payment
UnionPay for international students
All bills are included with Unite Students, so there are no hidden extra costs. Pay in one, three or seven instalments to suit your finances.
We don’t take deposits but advance rent may be required. This is a small part of the full-year amount, and we put this towards your first rent instalment.
You may need a guarantor for your student accommodation in Durham. This must be someone over 25 who can make payments if you’re unable to pay rent on time – for example, a parent or legal guardian.
Our en-suites are the best for a communal living experience while having the privacy of your own bedroom and bathroom.
Solo rooms, with your own bathroom and kitchen. The ultimate comfort for people who prefer to live alone, our studios provide the perfect blend of privacy and comfort.
Our Durham student housing comes in three grades: basic, classic and premium.
Classic - get more space and storage with our Classic rooms.
Premium - better views, more space and larger beds when you opt for Premium.
Features may vary by property – browse our Durham student accommodation for further details.
Find out what’s included in your room and what you need to bring.
Despite regularly fluctuating prices, generally student accommodation in Durham ranges from budget lettings further away from the city centre to more high-end offerings that are a stone’s throw from the universities and places to unwind. So, keep your eyes peeled for a price that suits you. Prices can range from £90 per week in large flat-shares up to £300 per week for large and luxurious studios.
Safety and security are of utmost importance to the team at Unite Students for all accommodations. CCTV keeps an eye on all our properties and the only entry to them is with our key cards. You can trust us to be here for you, whenever you hit a snag with your housing. Our call centre is open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year and you can also get support on our MyUnite app.
Most of our Durham student flats (both private and halls) are located around the city centre or in the areas of Claypath, Neville’s Cross, Viaduct and The Bailey. If you can travel via public transport or have a car, we also have some cheaper accommodation slightly outside of the city.
Yes, you can book in a tour of the available rooms so you can be sure of your choice. If you can’t make it, you can always use the 360-view interactive video tour available on the accommodation pages for remote viewing.
Although uni housing can be convenient, you don’t have to stay in Durham student halls. Most universities offer their own halls of residence close to the campus, but there are independent Durham student flats and privately run halls with Unite Students, as well as group housing. It’s up to you to choose as private housing and private halls can often give you more accessibility to the city.
