Student accommodation in Stratford, London

With lots of bars, restaurants, pubs, and shops to explore, as well as plenty of student housing, Stratford, London is a popular student area.

Stratford is a great place to live, with plenty of open, green space and lots to explore. As a result, student housing in Stratford, London is highly sought after.

Stratford is in Zone 2/3. It is accessible via the Elizabeth, Central and Jubilee lines.

Stratford is generally considered to be a residential and safe area to live. You should feel secure living in Stratford student housing.

Stratford is in East London, next to Hackney and Bow.

Stratford student accommodation is much cheaper than that in areas closer to Central London, making it an affordable place for students to live. There are also lots of student discounts and deals to take advantage of in the area.

Many student houses in Stratford 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 housing in Stratford 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 Stratford 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 London.