Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Newcastle

The city of Newcastle upon Tyne is located in the north of England, on the River Tyne. Its size is perfect for living for a season, as it is not as big as London but it has many attractions and places to enjoy. Besides, the local people are very kind and friendly with international young people, since they are used to living with different cultures.

This English city is well known for its nightlife. It has a wide range of bars, restaurants, discos and parties of all kinds that you will be able to go to. But not everything is the nightlife in Newcastle, but you will also be able to enjoy many nearby natural sites: in a short time, you can reach beaches and parks, such as the Lake District National Park. There are also many castles and sites to explore in the Northumbria region.

If you are looking for student accommodation in Newcastle, we recommend that you look well in advance. Also, it can be difficult to find accommodation for a few months, however, there is no need to panic, we are here to help, we compare all the available accommodation in Newcastle for you!

Student apartments for rent in Newcastle

In this English city, you have two options that are highly demanded by people looking to rent a student apartment. On the one hand, you can rent one all for yourself, and thus not have to share a bathroom, living room or kitchen with other people. Of course, keep in mind that this is usually the most expensive option of all. The price of a studio flat in Newcastle ranges from £ 500 onwards, and can even go up to £ 2,800.

On the other hand, you can also rent a complete apartment with more rooms, to share with other students. This option is more affordable, being able to divide the rental costs and bills among everyone who lives there. The cost of a two-bedroom apartment usually ranges from £ 1,700 and up, with the monthly average being £ 2,500.

Student room for rent in Newcastle

This alternative is, in general, the most preferred by international students who move to Newcastle to live their Erasmus experience. In this way, the cost of living is lower and you will have the possibility of sharing more closely with other young people who are in the same situation as you.

When looking for a room, make sure it includes the features that are important to you, such as a desk and closet. Besides, you have to look at the details of the entire apartment, for example, if the bathroom is shared or if it has appliances such as a washing machine and oven.

The price of a room in a shared flat normally goes from 300 pounds upwards, being the average 550 pounds per month.

Student accommodation in Newcastle

Most of the international students who move to Newcastle live close to the city centre since there are universities and most of the nightlife is concentrated. We inform you on which are some of the best neighbourhoods to live in:

Apartments for rent in Ouseburn

This area is close to the city centre and universities, so it is very good to find student accommodation. A studio flat is priced from £ 500 upwards and an apartment with more rooms to share can cost around £ 2,700.

Room in an apartment in Grainger Town

This area is perfect if you want to look for a flat near either of the two universities. Besides, it is located in the city centre and close to the River Tyne, so it has many different leisure options. Here, a room in a shared flat goes from 600 pounds upwards and can go up to 1200 pounds per month.

Room for Rent in Shieldfield

Located just above Ouseburn, Shieldfield is just a few minutes walk from Newcastle's two main universities. Besides, it has very beautiful green areas to enjoy. A room in the Shieldfield neighbourhood has an average monthly cost of 480 pounds.

Erasmus accommodation near Newcastle universities

These are the two most chosen universities by international students to live their Erasmus experience in Newcastle:

University of Newcastle

Considered one of the best universities in England, it was founded in 1963. Its campus is in the centre of the city, so that neighbourhood is convenient to find accommodation. You can also consider others like Leazes, Grainger Town, and Spital Tongues.

Northumbria University

The campus of this university is located very close to the previous one. You can get from one to the other in less than 10 minutes on foot. The best neighbourhoods to look for accommodation near Northumbria University are Shieldfield, Ouseburn, Quayside, and of course the city centre as well.

University residence in Newcastle

In this English city, you will find both residences belonging to the universities and private residences. Each one has different characteristics, such as a shared kitchen, dining room, study and leisure areas, washing machines, gym, among others. You can surely find an offer according to your preferences!

Frequently Asked Questions about Newcastle

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