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Student accommodation in Exeter City Centre, Exeter
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Student properties in Exeter City Centre, Exeter
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5 beds
£220 pppw
-64 Longbrook Street
Available from 11 Jul 2025
6 beds
£232 pppw
Platinum Plus En Suite, Bampfylde Street
Available immediately
7 beds
£165 pppw
Danes Road
Available from 1 Aug 2025
Studio
£299 pppw
Gold Plus Studio, Walnut Gardens
Available from 6 Sept 2025
Studio
£260 pppw
Premium Plus Studio, Bonhay Road
Available immediately
Studio
£289 pppw
Deluxe Studio, Stadium Way
Available from 6 Sept 2025
6 beds
£160 pppw
Monks Road
Available from 1 Sept 2025
4 beds
£215 pppw
Pensylvannia Road
Available from 15 Jul 2025
3 beds
£245 pppw
Prince of Wales Road
Available from 15 Jul 2025
2 beds
£156 pppw
Archibald Road
Available from 1 Sept 2025
Studio
From £363 pppw
One Bed Apartment, Bampfylde Street
Available from 5 Sept 2025
Studio
£235 pppw
Premium Studio, Western Way
Available from 13 Sept 2025
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Universities close to Exeter City Centre
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University of Exeter
The University of Exeter has four campuses, comprising Streatham Campus - the heart of the university - located on the outskirts of the city (a 15-minute walk away) and St Luke’s Campus in Exeter town centre. Penryn Campus is the third campus, near Falmouth in Cornwall and the Truro Campus is the educational setting for University of Exeter Medical School students studying MSc Environment and Human Health. The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university well known for its sports studies and high levels of student satisfaction. It’s also a four-time recipient of the prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize.
Exeter Castle
0.2km
Guildhall Shopping Centre
0.4km
Exeter Central
0.4km
Exeter Corn Exchange
0.6km
University of Exeter
1.3km
Exeter Castle
0.2km
Guildhall Shopping Centre
0.4km
Exeter Central
0.4km
Exeter Corn Exchange
0.6km
University of Exeter
1.3km
About student living in Exeter City Centre
Connectivity
Exeter city centre is a well-connected area. It only takes fifteen minutes to walk from student accommodation in Exeter city centre to the University of Exeter. Plus, if you study at St Luke’s Campus, you can walk there in just ten minutes. As the city centre is home to Exeter Central train station, a coach station, and several bus stops, it’s easy to travel around the wider city or pop home for the weekend too.
Outdoors
You’ll see lots of impressive sites and monuments when you live in Exeter city centre. Both Exeter Cathedral and Exeter Castle are just a short walk away from student houses in Exeter city centre. There are two beautiful gardens to explore in the grounds of Exeter Castle: Northenhay Gardens and Rougemont Gardens. The grounds are a perfect place to go for a relaxing stroll.
Food and Drink
Exeter city centre is packed with restaurants, bars, and pubs. Tuck into a delicious breakfast at Brody’s Breakfast Bistro or enjoy some chicken at eat the bird. Head to The Old Firehouse or The Stand Off for a perfect pint, or savour a cocktail on the rooftop at The Terrace. You’ll never be short of options when you live in student housing in Exeter city centre.
Entertainment
There’s lots to get stuck into close to student houses in Exeter city centre. You can browse the exhibitions at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery. Or, watch a live performance at the Exeter Corn Exchange or Barnfield Theatre. You can also watch the latest film releases at Vue Cinema.
Shopping
Student houses in Exeter city centre are perfect for shopping lovers as the area is packed with high street stores, charity shops, and independent boutiques. You can also browse the many stores at Guildhall Shopping Centre or Princesshay.
Student Housing
The wide range of student accommodation Exeter city centre has to offer means there is something for everyone. There are student lets in Exeter city centre to suit every taste and budget, from shared houses to purpose-built apartments. Have a browse of our student housing in Exeter city centre and find your next home, today.
FAQs about student accommodation in Exeter City Centre
Exeter city centre is a popular student area as it is well-connected and conveniently located close to the University of Exeter. As a result, student houses in Exeter are in high demand every year.
Exeter city centre is a great place to live, with lots of restaurants, bars, pubs, and shops to enjoy. It is also home to several impressive and historic monuments, including Exeter Castle and Exeter Cathedral.
Exeter is generally considered to be quite a safe city. You should feel safe living in student accommodation in Exeter city centre, as long as you take sensible precautions.
Exeter Central train station is less than half a kilometre from the very centre of Exeter. You can walk there in less than ten minutes.
Students don’t just live in one area in Exeter. They tend to be spread across the city depending on their accommodation preferences and budgets. However, generally, students will live in student houses in Exeter city centre, Heavitree, Mount Pleasant, St Davids, St James, and St Leonards.
The University of Exeter has several halls of residence. Typically students will live in these halls in their first year before moving into private student accommodation in Exeter city centre and the surrounding areas for the rest of their time at university.
Many student houses in Exeter city centre 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 Exeter city centre 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 Exeter city centre 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 Exeter.
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