Student accommodation in Cowley, Oxford

As Cowley student accommodation is within walking distance of both the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes, the area is very popular with students.

Cowley is an area to the east of Oxford city centre, close to St Clement’s and Donnington.

There is some crime in Cowley, particularly on Cowley Road. However, you should feel safe living in Cowley student houses as long as you take sensible precautions like walking with friends at night and properly securing your property when you leave.

There’s lots to do in Cowley all year round, as it has a great cultural and music scene. Cowley also has an annual carnival in July.

Cowley is a great place to live with lots of open green space, several live music and entertainment venues, and lots of pubs and restaurants to enjoy. As a result, student houses in Cowley, Oxford, are in high demand every year.

As there are two universities in the city, students live in lots of different areas in Oxford. Overall, they tend to live in student houses in Cowley, Headington, Jericho, or Oxford city centre.

Many student houses in Cowley are now advertised with bills included in the price. Where this is the case, your rental price could include electricity, gas, internet, TV licence and water bills and this is clearly stated on the listing. Properties without bills included are also available, giving you the flexibility to choose your own energy and water suppliers and internet service provider.

It is normal for property managers to require you to pay a security deposit at the time of booking or before you move in. Where a deposit is required and you are signing a tenancy agreement, your property manager must protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. As long as you look after the property and have no deductions for damage or unpaid rent, your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement ends. Whilst tenancy deposits are legally capped at five weeks' rent per person, it is more common for student deposits to be in the lower £100-250 range.

The majority of student accommodation in Cowley can be rented for fixed contract lengths. For purpose built student accommodation, 43 and 51-week fixed-term contracts are the most common. For shared houses, 52-week contracts are the most common and generally start in July to September.

Short-term student rentals in Cowley are becoming more popular every year. As a result, property managers are increasingly offering shorter tenancy lengths, whether for the summer period or for individual semesters and terms. This is more common in the purpose-built student accommodation sector than in shared student rental houses across Oxford.