Students are welcome to make their own accommodation arrangements.
On this page you will find a number of links to useful websites which advertise rooms and flats to rent in and around Canterbury.
Shared Student Flats/Houses
There are several agents in Canterbury who deal with student lettings.
Agents usually require:
- A deposit
- Payment for credit checks
- An EU or UK only guarantor and/or a payment of between 3-6 months up front.
Please note that shared student accommodation is usually an option if students want accommodation for 6 months or more. Students can contact the agents directly. Lists for houses for the academic year starting in September are usually available from March onwards. If students would like a room only in a shared house then they tend to become available from August onwards. The links to the accommodation websites are as follows:
Student Lettings Agency
www.stla.co.uk
The Letting Shop
www.thelettingshop.com
Other resources include:
Accommodation for Students
www.accommodationforstudents.com/Canterbury.asp
Canterbury Student Housing run by Canterbury Council
www.studentpad.co.uk/canterburyhousing/
Canterbury Student Accommodation
http://www.canterbury-accommodation.co.uk/
When You Rent
http://www.whenurent.co.uk/
NOTE: Most agencies will need the 3-6 month deposit but if the landlord is private, then the deposit may be negotiated to be the standard 6 week deposit.
When organising your own accommodation, we strongly advise you to be aware of your rights and your obligations before entering into any agreement. DirectGov offers useful tips on how to approach finding your own accommodation, what to look out for and what your obligations are.. Use this link to read their latest advice: Direct Gov information
