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Best Private Accommodation Near City University London

City University of London students can either choose from on-campus or private, university-managed accommodations or private student accommodations near campus.

Private student accommodations range from PBSAs, shared student apartments, homestays to luxury rentals located near campus.

Your choice will largely depend on your budget and lifestyle preferences. Students with a limited budget usually choose on-campus accommodations or shared apartments, while those with a higher budget lean towards private rentals.

For the sake of this post, we will focus on private luxury rentals near City UOL.


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Top 4 Private Accommodation Near City University London

If you want a private rental instead of on-campus accommodations, be sure to prioritise apartments in neighbourhoods near your campus. Since City UOL is located in Islington, you should choose apartments in nearby areas like Islington, Clerkenwell, Shoreditch, Farringdon and Holborn.

The apartments we will share below are all located in nearby areas and available for short or long stays near campus.

Bath Street Apartments

This collection of one—and two-bedroom apartments is located in Shoreditch, a ten-minute bike ride from City UOL. Each unit is tastefully designed with wooden flooring and carpets and equipped with bespoke furnishings and ultra-modern appliances so you can move in and settle immediately.

It also features some luxury amenities such as elevator access, underfloor heating, a video entry system, and many more. Each unit is also pet-friendly, so your furry companion can travel and live with you without any issues. Students living here can easily take a 20-minute walk to campus.

Shoreditch is very popular among the student community thanks to its wide range of amenities, from trendy cafes to boutiques, restaurants, workstations, etc. The neighbourhood also has an excellent transport system, so students can easily access the area or other parts of London.

Pricing for this apartment starts at £1,260 per week.

Farringdon Yard Apartments

Farringdon is an excellent location for students attending City UOL to live. The area is less than 20 minutes from campus, and students can easily reach campus in 4 minutes on bike. These one—and two-bedroom apartments are perfect for affluent students who want to live in luxury apartments near campus.

Each apartment features luxurious wooden flooring, stunning furnishings, modern appliances and an outdoor balcony with a great view of the neighbourhood. Students living here also enjoy amenities like elevator access, parking, keycode access for security, and many more.

Farringdon is close to QMUL, Hult International Business School, Bayes Business School, etc., so it is very student-friendly. The area also has a wide range of amenities, from trendy cafes to markets and easy access to landmarks like British Museums and St Paul’s Cathedral.

Pricing for this apartment starts at £1,225 per week.

Shelley Apartments

Located in the heart of Islington, this luxurious studio and one-bedroom apartment is the epitome of affluent student living for City UOL students. The apartments feature a wide range of hotel-style amenities, such as elevator access, co-working space, shared garden, reception, gym/fitness centre, etc., and many more.

The apartments are also pet-friendly, perfect for students who are moving in with their pets. They are also very secure, with 24/7 CCTV coverage, so students and their families can have peace of mind. In addition to being a mere walking distance from City UOL, this apartment is close to cafes, boutiques, restaurants, etc., so you have all you need from your doorstep.

The neighbourhood is also close to other academic institutions, such as The Courtauld Institute of Art, City University of London, Central Saint Martins, UCL, and Queen Mary University London, making it student-friendly and perfect for international students.

Pricing for this apartment starts at £1,085 per week.

Clerkenwell Residences

Clerkenwell is a mere 8-minute walk from the City UOL campus in Islington. The neighbourhood is also close to Queen Mary University of London, LSE, and King’s College London, so it is filled with student-friendly amenities.

Each residence is luxuriously designed to meet the standards of affluent international students. The apartments are very spacious, featuring stunning wooden floorings, great furniture and hotel-style amenities like elevator access, outdoor terrace, etc., and many more.

Students living here can also access various landmarks, such as The Piano Works bar, Farringdon train station, Leather Lane Market, St Bartholomew's Hospital, etc., from their doorstep.

Pricing for these apartments starts at £1,400 per week.

More Luxury City University Accommodation

Student Luxe provides luxury student rentals near City UOL, which is perfect for international students with affluent tastes. These apartments feature luxury amenities such as:

  • Concierge service

  • Elevator access

  • Gym/fitness centres

  • Pool

  • Outdoor patio

  • Pet-friendly

And many more. You can book your ideal luxury rental in advance or at the last minute.

Wrapping Up

For City UOL students who want more privacy, flexibility and space, luxury rentals near campus are the best option. These apartments provide everything you need to live comfortably and are the perfect private accommodation near City University London. Provided by Student Luxe, students get everything they need to live comfortably.


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Student Luxe are the preferred choice for guests seeking superior comfort, flexibility & service for their studies - providing some of the most luxurious and private student accommodation London has to offer.

Most of these apartments are in the best parts of the city, with amazing on-site amenities and flexible booking perks.

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