Living out of College

Our students are diverse, with different housing needs. We recognise that no one type of housing meets everyone’s needs.

The Durham student housing market is accessed by different groups of students at different times of the year. There are a wide variety of providers, housing types and locations serving the different needs of our diverse student population.

Discover more about living out of College

Housing providers

Discover more about the three main types of student housing providers: landlords, letting agents, and Purpose Built Student Accommodation Providers (PBSAs).

Finding accommodation

There are thousands of bedspaces available to rent privately and near to the University’s sites – either by walking, cycling or public transport.

Housing support

Discover support available to you throughout your student housing journey here in Durham.

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Learn about housing

There are many activities and sources of information, that you can attend that will support you to get the most out of your time in private rented accommodation.

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Rent Guarantor scheme

We work with a leading provider of rent guarantor services to enable students to access private sector accommodation where a UK guarantor is required.

Housing standards

Help to understand the standards in the student housing market and where to go to for help.