18Rooms available
Plymouth Cross House
0.2 mi from centre8 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Communal lounge
- Cinema room
- +4 more
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£115/week
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13 places in Plymouth
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33Rooms available
Saltwater Place, Plymouth
0.3 mi from centre3 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- Bike storage
- +5 more
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From
£125/week
11Rooms available
Frobisher House
0.4 mi from centre6 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Bike storage
- Study space
- +4 more
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From
£139/week
28Rooms available
Mary Parker House
0.7 mi from centre1 room type
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- Bike storage
- +6 more
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£145/week
18Rooms available
Yugo Beckley Point
0.2 mi from centre4 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- +8 more
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£148/week
18Rooms available
iQ Astor House
0.3 mi from centre17 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- 24/7 security
- Study space
- +4 more
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From
£169/week
3Rooms available
St Augustine's House
1.1 mi from centre2 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Gym
- Bike storage
- +5 more
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£170/week
12Rooms available
The Old Dairy
0.3 mi from centre5 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Bike storage
- Study space
- Communal lounge
- +3 more
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From
£195/week
5Rooms available
Alexandra Works
1 mi from centreRooms on request
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- Wi-Fi included
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
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8Rooms available
Central Point
In the city centreRooms on request
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- Wi-Fi included
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- Communal lounge
Rooms available
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On enquiry
4Rooms available
Discovery Heights
0.2 mi from centreRooms on request
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- Wi-Fi included
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- Communal lounge
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On enquiry
10Rooms available
St. Teresa House
0.4 mi from centreRooms on request
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- Wi-Fi included
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- Study space
- +1 more
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On enquiry
8Rooms available
St. Thomas Court
0.4 mi from centreRooms on request
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- Wi-Fi included
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- Communal lounge
Rooms available
Pricing
On enquiry
About Plymouth
Why students choose Plymouth
Plymouth puts almost everything within one walk. The University of Plymouth's campus occupies a block of the city centre rather than a site on the edge of town, the shops are on one side of it and Plymouth Hoe and the open water are about ten minutes down the hill on the other. For a student that combination is unusual: you can live centrally, walk to teaching, and still see the sea on the way to a lecture.
North Hill runs straight up from campus and is the closest student street, which makes it both convenient and loud. Mutley and Mutley Plain carry on beyond it with the takeaways, the bars and most of the shared houses, and that stretch is where the majority of Plymouth students end up after first year. Greenbank and Lipson sit east of Mutley, quieter and a little cheaper. The Hoe and the Barbican are the handsome end of the city, Georgian and waterfront, and priced for the view rather than the commute. Stoke and Peverell are further out to the west, residential, with more space for the money. Devonport is the cheapest of these and has its own railway station.
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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 Plymouth room type fits the way you want to live?
Managed student buildings sit close to the University of Plymouth, Drake Circus and North Hill. An en-suite shares a kitchen, while a studio is self-contained. Both usually keep teaching within a short walk.
Shared houses are common around Mutley, Greenbank, Lipson and Peverell. They can offer more living space, but add utilities and the hill back to campus before comparing them with an all-inclusive central room.
What should you check before booking in Plymouth?
MoJO currently lists 13 Plymouth student stays, with published prices from £115/week. Compare full-contract rent, bills, deposit, payment dates and distance to your actual campus. Marjon students need a different route calculation from students at the central university campus.
Confirm the room category, move-in condition, cancellation terms and guarantor rules in writing. For a shared house, check repairs, inventory, joint liability and deposit protection.
Top Plymouth universities and campus links
Plymouth's student population is anchored by University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marjon University. When choosing student accommodation in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth
The best areas for student accommodation in Plymouth include North Hill and Greenbank, Mutley and Mutley Plain, City centre and Drake Circus, The Hoe and the Barbican, and Stoke and Peverell. 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 Plymouth, 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 Plymouth
The cost of student accommodation in Plymouth typically starts from £115/week, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Plymouth typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.
If Plymouth 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 Plymouth
- University of Plymouth
- Plymouth Marjon University
Popular neighbourhoods
- North Hill and Greenbank
- Mutley and Mutley Plain
- City centre and Drake Circus
- The Hoe and the Barbican
- Stoke and Peverell
- Devonport and Stonehouse
Getting around
Most of student Plymouth is walkable, and the one thing worth knowing is that the city is built on hills running down to the water, so a return journey is rarely as easy as the outward one. Plymouth Citybus and Stagecoach cover the suburbs, and Plymouth railway station sits a few minutes north of campus. Trains reach Exeter in about an hour and London Paddington in three and a half, which is the longest run to the capital of any UK city we list. The ferry across to Mount Edgcumbe is a genuine shortcut into Cornwall rather than a tourist novelty.
Nearby universities
Where students live in Plymouth
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA
University of Plymouth is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Plymouth. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its main campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near University of PlymouthPlymouth Marjon University
Derriford Road, Plymouth PL6 8BH
Plymouth Marjon University is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Plymouth. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its main campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near Plymouth Marjon UniversityFrequently asked questions
- Prices in Plymouth typically start from £115/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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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.