How much does a shared flat cost in Derby?

The average price of a spare room in a shared flat in this city is £450 per month, although it can be between £300 and £750, depending on its details and whether it includes utility bills.

Why share a student flat in Derby?

Even though the cost of living in Derby is cheaper than in other larger cities in the United Kingdom, by sharing a flat you will be able to save on the price of rent and invest that extra money in many more activities and trips to make your experience is the best possible.

What to ask before entering a flat share in Derby?

You do not have to forget to ask if utility bills are included in the price or if you have to add an extra at the end of each month to pay for it. Of course, the advantage is that if they are not included, they will still be divided among all those who live there.

What are the best apps to find roommates in Derby?

One of the best apps/websites is the one we put at your disposal: Erasmus Play. With it, you will access an online community in which you will also be able to compare the different accommodation options in shared flats available.

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Flatshare in Derby

£797/month

Private room

Room at Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1AP, United Kingdom

£544/month

Studio

Studio at Agard Street

£451/month

Private room

Room at Uttoxeter New Road

£1,870/month

Entire place

Apartment at Stuart Street

£659/month

Private room

Room at The Croft, Cathedral Road, Derby, DE1 3FQ

£810/month

Private room

Room at Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1AP, United Kingdom

£646/month

Private room

Room at Friar Gate

£621/month

Private room

Room at Burton upon trent

£2,192/month

Entire place

Apartment at College Mews

£342/month

Private room

Room at DE1 3JY

Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Derby

This small town has the positive aspect of being a university town, thanks to the University of Derby which receives numerous national and international students every year. Keep in mind that most young people prefer to live in spare rooms in a private shared flat or a residence to meet people upon their arrival in the city. Also, if your roommates are of different nationalities than yours, you will have the advantage of speaking English frequently to communicate with them, you can therefore improve your English.

Available accommodation	Total	Average price
Private room Derby	38	€726
Residence Derby	22	€713
Studio Derby	16	€793
Entire place Derby	17	€2058

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Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Derby

These are some of the most notable pros and cons of living in a shared flat in the English city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Derby

You can take advantage of the savings on rent to travel to other cities in England, such as Manchester, Sheffield, London, Birmingham, or Nottingham.
You can find accommodation in a flat with a convenient location, such as in the neighbourhoods of Darley, California and the City Center.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Derby

Sometimes utility bills (internet, electricity, gas, water, etc.) are not included in the price. If so, you will have to add an extra at the end of each month to pay for it.
You will have to come to an agreement with your flatmates about the use of heating, remember that in Derby the average minimum in winter is a little higher than 0ºC.

Apps for your international exchange in Derby

If you want your international stay to be the simplest and best possible, download the apps that are available for exchange students! These provide practical information for students, both about the university and about the city and the procedures that must be done. You will also find advice from students from previous years, such as taking advantage of joining all the plans that are organized by the university to integrate with others, including dinners for international students.

How to meet people in Derby

In this section, we will tell you about some of the ways you have to meet people in the English city, in addition to connecting with your flatmates and sharing moments with them.

Student Associations in Derby

At the University of Derby, you will have the opportunity to join numerous associations and clubs. There are more than 150 of the most diverse fields, among which are sports (such as cricket, boxing, soccer, dodgeball, and climbing), of various interests, religions, cultures and themes.

Facebook groups for international students in Derby

Most associations and clubs have groups on Facebook where they publish the different events they organize. You will also find one of these groups dedicated to international students, where you will be able to meet other students like you.

Whatsapp groups for international students in Derby

Most student associations and Facebook groups have links to WhatsApp groups, where you can be in more immediate contact with other young people in the city.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Derby

Here are some tips to keep in mind when living in student flats in the English city:

Try to speak English with your flatmates, so you can take advantage of it to improve the language as much as possible during your stay. You can also take the free English courses offered at the university.
Take the opportunity to travel to nearby cities with your housemates! For example, Nottingham is less than half an hour away by train and Birmingham is less than an hour away.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Derby

How much does a shared flat cost in Derby?
The average price of a spare room in a shared flat in this city is £450 per month, although it can be between £300 and £750, depending on its details and whether it includes utility bills.
How to meet people in Derby?
As well as joining the Facebook and Whatsapp groups you find before you arrive in the city, we suggest you choose one or several societies to join at the University of Derby, there are over 150 of the most diverse subjects!
Why share a student flat in Derby?
Even though the cost of living in Derby is cheaper than in other larger cities in the United Kingdom, by sharing a flat you will be able to save on the price of rent and invest that extra money in many more activities and trips to make your experience is the best possible.
What to ask before entering a flat share in Derby?
You do not have to forget to ask if utility bills are included in the price or if you have to add an extra at the end of each month to pay for it. Of course, the advantage is that if they are not included, they will still be divided among all those who live there.
What are the best apps to find roommates in Derby?
One of the best apps/websites is the one we put at your disposal: Erasmus Play. With it, you will access an online community in which you will also be able to compare the different accommodation options in shared flats available.