31Rooms available
Yugo Cable Street
0.2 mi from centre3 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- 24/7 security
- +5 more
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£95/week
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Student accommodation in Lancaster
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13 places in Lancaster
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7Rooms available
77-81 Penny Street
0.2 mi from centre3 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- 24/7 security
- Communal lounge
- +4 more
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£110/week
6Rooms available
99-101 Penny Street
0.2 mi from centre5 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- +4 more
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£113/week
7Rooms available
Victoria Court
0.2 mi from centre5 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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£117/week
13Rooms available
CityBlock Penny Street
0.3 mi from centre3 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Communal lounge
- Kitchen
- En-suite
- +2 more
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£140/week
12Rooms available
CityBlock Marton Street
0.2 mi from centre1 room type
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- Wi-Fi included
- Communal lounge
- Kitchen
- En-suite
- +2 more
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£145/week
28Rooms available
St Leonard's House
0.2 mi from centre8 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Gym
- Bike storage
- +6 more
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£150/week
33Rooms available
Foundry Studios, Lancaster
0.2 mi from centre3 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Study space
- Communal lounge
- +2 more
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£155/week
19Rooms available
Luneside
0.5 mi from centre7 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Gym
- Bike storage
- +6 more
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£155/week
36Rooms available
The Sail Works, Lancaster
0.3 mi from centre5 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Gym
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- +5 more
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£190/week
13Rooms available
Gillows
0.2 mi from centre9 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- 24/7 security
- Study space
- Communal lounge
- +4 more
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From
£215/week
15Rooms available
18 China Street
0.1 mi from centreRooms on request
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- Communal lounge
- Bills included
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18Rooms available
The Pump House
0.4 mi from centre1 room type
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Rooms available
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On enquiry
About Lancaster
Why students choose Lancaster
Lancaster University is not in Lancaster, quite. It sits at Bailrigg about three miles south of the city on a self-contained collegiate campus with its own shops, bars and library, and the city is a bus ride away down the A6. The University of Cumbria has a campus much closer in. That gap is the whole decision here: campus living puts you next to teaching and a long way from a city, and city living reverses both.
The city centre around the castle and Penny Street is where most students who move off campus end up, within walking distance of the pubs, the market and the station. Scotforth and Bowerham sit between the city and Bailrigg, which shortens the bus and keeps the rent below the centre. Bailrigg and the streets immediately around campus are the shortest commute, though supply there is thin because the university holds most of it. Freehold and Primrose are east of the centre, cheaper, and a steady source of shared houses. Morecambe, out on the bay, is the cheapest option of all and a genuine train or bus journey away.
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Campus room, city building or shared house in Lancaster?
Campus accommodation at Bailrigg removes the daily journey and keeps university facilities close. Managed buildings in the city provide a more independent setting, while shared houses around the centre, Bowerham and Scotforth offer more communal space.
City living means using the A6 bus corridor to campus. Check the nearest stop, late service and walking route, then add utilities if you are comparing a shared house with an all-inclusive room.
What should you check before booking in Lancaster?
MoJO currently lists 13 Lancaster student stays, with published prices from £95/week. Compare full-tenancy rent, bills, deposit, payment dates and regular bus costs. A city room and a Bailrigg room solve different daily problems.
Confirm the room category, move-in date, cancellation terms and guarantor requirements in writing. In a shared house, check repairs, inventory, joint liability and deposit protection.
Top Lancaster universities and campus links
Lancaster's student population is anchored by Lancaster University and University of Cumbria. When choosing student accommodation in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster
The best areas for student accommodation in Lancaster include City centre and Penny Street, Scotforth and Bowerham, Bailrigg and Galgate, Freehold and Primrose, and Morecambe. 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster
The cost of student accommodation in Lancaster typically starts from £95/week, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Lancaster typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.
If Lancaster 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 Lancaster
- Lancaster University
- University of Cumbria
Popular neighbourhoods
- City centre and Penny Street
- Scotforth and Bowerham
- Bailrigg and Galgate
- Freehold and Primrose
- Morecambe
Getting around
The 2, 2A and 4 buses between the city and Bailrigg run every few minutes through the day and late into the evening, and they are the single most important thing to check against any address. The ride takes around fifteen minutes. Cycling the campus route is popular and there is a dedicated path for much of it, though the last stretch climbs. Lancaster station is on the West Coast Main Line, which puts Manchester at about an hour, Glasgow at two and a half and London around two and a half, so this is an easy city to leave at a weekend.
Nearby universities
Where students live in Lancaster
Lancaster University
Bailrigg, Lancaster LA1 4YW
Lancaster University is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Lancaster. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its main campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near Lancaster UniversityFrequently asked questions
- Prices in Lancaster typically start from £95/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 Lancaster 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 13 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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.
Prices and availability on this page were last checked on . Rooms and rents change often, so confirm both with the operator before you pay anything.