Student Accommodation near University of York

The University of York is a public research university in York, England, UK, founded in 1963. Act as an important academic member of the Russell Group, the World University Alliance, the N8 University Alliance, and the White Rose University Alliance. The University of York is ranked 147nd in the QS World University Rankings 2024 and 184th in the Rankings 2025. 

The University of York currently has over 15,000 students from around 130 countries. In addition, the university has 9 faculties and over 30 departments. Its teaching and research levels have always been among the top ten universities in the UK. UoY's popular majors include computer science, education, psychology, English education, music, architecture, etc.

UoY has two parts of campus, Heslington and York city centre. The two campuses are easily accessible and take about 25 minutes by bus. York City is a small town, so life here would be comfortable and convenient. All york uni accommodation with uhomes.com is near the city centre and campuses to cater to students' different needs.

The best York University accommodation uhomes.com offers are all types of outstanding houses to rent, well-furnished, all bills included, near the university's location, and extra discounts for rent less. We provide you with a nice place for student housing near UoY for your more convenient exploration of York City Central. Here, you will find all your needs: studios, ensuites, 1b/2b, and shared apartments.

1. Lawrence St.

2. The Boulevard

3. Student Castle York

4. Foss Studios

5. HL-Castle Chambers

6. York Riverside

7. Samuel Tuke Apartments

The cost of living at the UoY is neither high nor low. The average cost of life every month could be £1,200 to £2,560. Key factors that affect the cost of living are accommodation, food, groceries, transportation, and leisure activities. Here are key output references:

1. University of York accommodation: £800 to £1650 per month.

2. Foods: £280 ~ £920 per month.

3. Grocery: £30 ~ £150 per month.

4. Transportation: £12 ~ £30 per month.

5. Entertainment: £10 ~ £35 per month.

Student life at York Uni is cozy, comfortable, beautiful, and leisurely. The University of York is located in a beautiful landmark. The teaching buildings are surrounded by a large lake. It is a good place to study. In addition, Yorkshire is full of a strong historical and cultural atmosphere. From ancient times to the 20th century, traces of all aspects of British history can be found here. As a transportation hub connecting the north and the south, York is a 2-hour drive from London and Edinburgh. It is very convenient to get to London Heathrow International Airport and Manchester International Airport.

What's more, living at University of York is open, relaxed, and inclusive. York University has a total of 16,680 students, with male and female students accounting for 44% and 56%, respectively, with more female students. Undergraduate students account for 76% of the total number, and postgraduate students (including master's and doctoral students) account for 24%. Among all students, full-time students account for 89% of the total number, and the remaining 11% are part-time students. Of the countries' students, 78% are from the UK, 6% are from other European countries, and the remaining 17% are from other countries and regions in the world.

The University of York has three faculties, namely the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the Faculty of Sciences and the Faculty of Social Sciences. Each faculty also has departments and majors. Among all these majors, there are 9 majors in the top ten of the CUG 2016 UK University Rankings:

1. Archaeology,

2. Biological Sciences,

3. Chemistry,

4. English,

5. French,

6. History,

7. History of Art,

8. Architecture & Design.

Living at the University of York will never make you feel bored and blank when traveling. There are various tourist attractions in the town center and nearby. Must-see and dos activities venues are close to our University of York accommodation properties. Furthermore, our student houses are surrounded by strong transport connections, so you can easily reach each destination nearby. Let's check some of the main tourist attractions in York:

1. York Minster

2. York City Walls

3. York Museum and Art Gallery

4. Clifford's Tower

5. York Castle Museum

6. National Railway Museum

Applications for University of York accommodation open in November, so once you have applied for your courses at York uni, you can consider looking for student accommodation. The key tip is to start as early as you can for sufficient accommodation options and more opportunities to get exclusive listings and offers via us.  

If you applied private University of York accommodation, most are allocated according to first-come, first-served rules. If you applied for York uni halls, they are auto-selected under a computerised auto-allocation system. However, uhomes.com offers exclusive listings and special offers. Contact us and match your specific needs.

The best areas for Uni of York accommodation are York city centre, Micklegate, Heslington Fulford and Tang Hall & Merosegate, which are close to uni campuses and boast ranges of affordable York uni accommodation, strong transport connections, leisure venues, student pubs, etc to cater to students. 

The price of York uni accommodation is sort of high for students compared to neighbouring cities, such as Leeds and Sheffield. You can expect University of York accommodation starting from £189 per week for shared self-catered accommodation. However, uhomes.com offers a wide range of York uni accommodations at affordable and reasonable prices. To cater to your budget, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our consultants are willing to arrange your needs.

You will find our York University accommodation with types in studios, ensuites, non-ensuites, 1b/2b apartments, and shared rooms. Whether you are looking for a single room or shared flats with friends, please contact us without any worries. We always have something for you.

There are several factors to consider before securing University of York accommodation property, including location, duration, property type, room type, move-in month, and other detailed things, such as amenities, features, and so on. Please make our filter to do these tedious jobs. Once you have been shortlisted, consult our property expert and make a final choice.