18Rooms available
iQ Kingston
0.2 mi from centre24 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Gym
- 24/7 security
- Communal lounge
- +2 more
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£275/week
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Student accommodation in Kingston upon Thames
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5 places in Kingston upon Thames
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Bright House
0.2 mi from centre2 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- 24/7 security
- Communal lounge
- +3 more
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From
£285/week
21Rooms available
Davidson House
0.3 mi from centre3 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- +4 more
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From
£295/week
37Rooms available
Quebec House
0.3 mi from centre5 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- +5 more
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From
£325/week
35Rooms available
Tribu Kingston, Kingston upon Thames
0.3 mi from centre4 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- +7 more
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From
£370/week
About Kingston upon Thames
Why students choose Kingston upon Thames
Kingston is a London borough that does not feel like London. It has its own market place, a riverside, a theatre and a high street, and it sits in Travelcard zone 6, which means London fares and a student Oyster discount apply while the rents are well under anything zone 2. Kingston University is spread across four sites, and the gap between Penrhyn Road in the town and Kingston Hill up the slope is the thing worth checking before you commit to an address.
The town centre around Penrhyn Road and the market puts you next to the main campus, Knights Park and the river, with most of the purpose-built blocks. Norbiton and Kingston Hill climb east towards the Kingston Hill campus and Richmond Park, quieter and a real hill. Surbiton is one stop south on the railway, a Victorian suburb with its own station and fast trains to Waterloo, and generally the best value within walking distance of a train. New Malden is north east, cheaper again, with one of the largest Korean communities in Europe and the food that comes with it. Hampton Wick and Teddington are over the bridge, greener and dearer. Tolworth is south near the Roehampton Vale campus.
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Room types, what bills included really covers, when to book, and what to check if you are arriving from abroad.
Which Kingston room type fits your campus?
Managed buildings around Kingston and Surbiton offer en-suites and studios, while shared houses spread across Norbiton, Berrylands and nearby neighbourhoods. Kingston University uses several campuses, so the campus name matters.
Check whether your route relies on a university bus, public bus or train. London fare zones and contract bills can materially change the apparent saving of an outer address.
What should you check before booking in Kingston?
MoJO currently lists 5 Kingston student stays, with published prices from £275/week. Compare total contract rent, included bills, deposit or bond, payment dates and travel to your exact campus. The advertised weekly or monthly figure is only one part of the cost.
Confirm the room category, move-in condition, cancellation terms and guarantor requirements in writing. For a shared home, check the inventory, repairs, liability terms and how any deposit or bond is handled.
Top Kingston upon Thames universities and campus links
Kingston upon Thames's student population is anchored by Kingston University. When choosing student accommodation in Kingston upon Thames, most students prioritise the walking-distance or single-transfer commute to their own department, since it saves 60 to 90 minutes a day on lectures, labs, and evening study.
On each Kingston upon Thames property page you will see the exact minute count to nearby universities and whether the campus is served by direct public transport. If you already know your university, filter by it before comparing rooms, it saves a lot of back and forth.
Best areas for students in Kingston upon Thames
The best areas for student accommodation in Kingston upon Thames include Town centre and Penrhyn Road, Norbiton and Kingston Hill, Surbiton, New Malden, and Hampton Wick and Teddington. Each has a distinct mix of student housing, cafes, supermarkets, and public transport connections, so the "best" area really depends on which university you attend and what kind of neighbourhood you want to live in.
If you are new to Kingston upon Thames, aim for neighbourhoods with a high student population and good late-night public transport. Areas near your university's main campus are safest for evening walks home and mean you can lie in for 9 AM lectures.
Cost of living for students in Kingston upon Thames
The cost of student accommodation in Kingston upon Thames typically starts from £275/week, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Kingston upon Thames typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.
If Kingston upon Thames rents feel steep, it can be worth comparing with cities like London and Nottingham: the same weekly budget often stretches further, and some the United Kingdom universities have satellite campuses across multiple cities.
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Universities in Kingston upon Thames
- Kingston University
Popular neighbourhoods
- Town centre and Penrhyn Road
- Norbiton and Kingston Hill
- Surbiton
- New Malden
- Hampton Wick and Teddington
- Tolworth and Chessington
Getting around
Kingston and Surbiton stations run into London Waterloo in about half an hour, and a zone 6 Travelcard with the 18+ Student Oyster discount covers everything inside London, which is the single biggest saving available here. There is no Underground: the trains and the buses are the network, and the K-series buses connect the university's four campuses. The town and the riverside are flat and the Thames Path gives a traffic-free cycle to Hampton Court and Richmond; Kingston Hill is not flat and the campus up there is a genuine climb or a bus.
Nearby universities
Where students live in Kingston upon Thames
Kingston University
River House, 53-57 High Street, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1LQ
Kingston University is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Kingston-upon-Thames. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its main campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near Kingston UniversityFrequently asked questions
- Prices in Kingston upon Thames typically start from £275/week, depending on room type, location, and how early you book. Purpose-built student rooms with bills included are usually the best value overall, since utilities and WiFi are already priced in.
- For a September move-in, most students book their Kingston upon Thames accommodation between May and August. Booking earlier gives you the widest choice on room type, floor, and price. For January or summer intakes, book two to three months ahead.
- Your contract is signed directly with the accommodation provider, not with HouseForStudents, and we list only recognised student accommodation operators. Listing details for our 5 Kingston upon Thames properties come from the operator's own site and we re-check them regularly, but always confirm the price and the terms in writing with the provider before you pay. Ask the operator specifically whether your contract is a tenancy or a licence, because statutory deposit protection applies to tenancies and most purpose-built student accommodation is let on a licence.
- Purpose-built student accommodation in Kingston upon Thames commonly includes electricity, water, heating, WiFi, and contents insurance in the weekly rate, but the package is set by each operator and is not the same everywhere. Ask the operator exactly what the rent covers, and what is charged on top, before you pay anything.
- Most Kingston upon Thames PBSA properties accept either a UK-based guarantor, an international guarantor, or pay a one-time fee in lieu. If you cannot provide a guarantor, ask our team when you enquire and we will filter for properties that do not require one.
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