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Student accommodation in St James, Exeter
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Student properties in St James, Exeter
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8 beds
£170 pppw
42 Pennsylvania Road
Available from 1 Sept 2025
4 beds
£145 pppw
22 Rosebarn Lane
Available from 1 Sept 2025
5 beds
£220 pppw
-64 Longbrook Street
Available from 11 Jul 2025
2 beds
£165 pppw
Red Lion Lane
Available from 1 Sept 2025
Studio
£245 pppw
Deluxe Studio, Western Way
Available from 13 Sept 2025
2 beds
£156 pppw
Archibald Road
Available from 1 Sept 2025
Studio
From £354 pppw
Duplex Gable Apartment, Bampfylde Street
Available from 5 Sept 2025
Studio
£235 pppw
Premium Studio, Western Way
Available from 13 Sept 2025
Studio
From £240 pppw
Gold Studio, Lower North Street
Available from 6 Sept 2025
Studio
£275 pppw
Penthouse Studio, Stadium Way
Available from 6 Sept 2025
Studio
£195 pppw
Deluxe Plus Ensuite, Western Way
Available from 13 Sept 2025
3 beds
£225 pppw
Pensylvannia Road
Available from 15 Jul 2025
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Universities close to St James
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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.
St James Park Station
0.1km
St Anne's Well
0.1km
Co-op
0.2km
Devon and Exeter Squash Club
0.5km
University of Exeter
1.1km
St James Park Station
0.1km
St Anne's Well
0.1km
Co-op
0.2km
Devon and Exeter Squash Club
0.5km
University of Exeter
1.1km
About student living in St James
Connectivity
St James is a very conveniently located area for students. It takes just ten minutes to walk from student accommodation in St James to both the University of Exeter and Exeter city centre. As the neighbourhood also has its own train station, St James Park, it is easy to get around the wider city or pop home for a weekend visit.
Outdoors
There are lots of pretty green spaces close to student houses in St James, like Powderham Gardens and Devonshire Place Orchard. Take a walk around your local neighbourhood and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere. Or, walk a little further and you’ll get to Belmont Park which is a great place to hang out with friends.
Food and Drink
Student accommodation in St James, Exeter, is surrounded by places to eat and drink. Head to St Anne’s Well for a relaxing drink with friends, or try The Victoria Inn for a delicious pint. Harry’s Restaurant serves up a wide-ranging menu that will suit every taste, while iFood Thai Taste is the perfect place for some flavourful, authentic cuisine.
Entertainment
There will be plenty to do when you live in St James. Head over to Exeter City Football Club to watch some live sport, or tear up the courts at the Devon & Exeter Squash Club. The venue, Lemon Grove, is just a short walk from student houses in Exeter’s St James, and is the perfect spot to watch live music or comedy.
Shopping
St James doesn’t have the most extensive shopping scene, but you can grab all your essentials from the local Co-op or the selection of independent stores in the area. Student houses in St James are also just a short walk away from Exeter city centre, where you can shop at the many high street stores until your heart’s content.
Student Housing
The wide range of student accommodation St James has to offer means there is something for everyone. There are student lets in St James to suit every taste and budget, from shared houses to purpose-built apartments. Have a browse of our student housing in St James and find your next home, today.
FAQs about student accommodation in St James
Student accommodation in St James, Exeter, is popular with students as the area is close to both the city centre and the University of Exeter. There is also a nice selection of pubs nearby for students to enjoy.
St James is about 0.6 kilometres from Exeter city centre. You can walk from student accommodation in St James to the city centre in about ten minutes.
St James is positioned between the University of Exeter and Exeter city centre. It is close to other popular student areas, Mount Pleasant and St Davids.
St James is a great place to live, with an extremely attractive location, very convenient transport links, and lots of pubs and restaurants to enjoy.
Students don’t only live in one area in Exeter. They live all across the city depending on their accommodation preferences and budgets. However, typically, students will live in student houses in St James, Mount Pleasant, Heavitree, Exeter city centre, St Davids, and St Leonards.
The University of Exeter has several halls of residence. Generally, students will live in these halls in their first year before moving into private student accommodation in St James and the surrounding areas for the rest of their time at university.
Many student houses in St James 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 St James 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 St James 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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