Nottingham has two big student populations. The University of Nottingham’s catered halls on University Park cost about £244 to £347 a week in 2026/27 on a 41-week contract, while Nottingham Trent University lists halls from £97 to £212 a week across its campuses. Which you choose depends on your university, whether you want meals included and your budget. This guide covers confirmed prices, guarantee and payment terms, student council tax, private-renting deposit rules and where students live.
Prices come from each university’s own pages for 2026/27, which say pricing and services are subject to change. Section by section, I name the source and year for every figure and list at the end what I could not confirm.
Cost at a glance: what to add up
Before you compare the prices on this page, check what each figure actually covers:
- Rent period: per week, month or semester, and per person or per room.
- What is included: utilities, internet, contents insurance and any meal plan.
- One-off costs: deposit, application or booking fee, and any first-month payment.
- Getting to campus: travel passes, or the extra cost of living further out.
- Currency: prices here are in the local currency. Convert them at your bank’s current rate and add the transfer fee. Rates change daily, so we do not publish rupee figures.
Anything we could not confirm from an official source is flagged on this page as “could not verify”, so read those notes before you rely on a figure.
University of Nottingham halls
The University of Nottingham has catered and self-catered halls on University Park and Jubilee Campus. The two hall pages I could read were both catered and both list a 41-week contract.
| Hall and room type | Weekly price | Yearly cost (41 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Lenton and Wortley Hall: Single Study, shared bathroom | £244.00 | £9,628.58 |
| Lenton and Wortley Hall: En-suite | £295.00 | £11,726.86 |
| Lenton and Wortley Hall: One Bedroom Flat | £316.00 | £12,590.86 |
| Derby Hall: Single Study Plus, shared bathroom | From £290.00 | £11,521.15 |
| Derby Hall: One Bedroom Flat | From £347.00 | £13,866.29 |
Two cautions from those pages. The yearly figures are not simply the weekly price multiplied by 41. For example, £290 × 41 is £11,890, not £11,521.15, and the pages do not explain the difference, so ask the accommodation team how the yearly cost is worked out. The pages also give two different meal counts, 12 and 17 meals a week, so confirm what is included. Pricing can change between years.
Nottingham Trent University halls
Nottingham Trent’s accommodation listings for 2026/27 show “from” prices between £97 a week (The Glasshouse) and £212.10 a week (Gill Street South). Halls are grouped by campus: City, Clifton, Brackenhurst and Mansfield. Rooms are shared bathroom or en suite, and some halls offer a wider bed. Some halls take stays from a minimum of 28 nights. The listings do not set a standard contract length, so check the hall page for the term of your contract.
Accommodation guarantees and payment dates
Nottingham Trent publishes a first-year guarantee with clear exclusions, while the University of Nottingham pages I could open publish payment dates but no guarantee terms. The table below sets out what each source states.
| Item | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NTU guarantee: who is covered | All new full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students starting in September, plus undergraduate transfer students enrolling in Term One. It covers your first year of accommodation in Nottingham and may be NTU-owned, partner or private accommodation. | NTU accommodation guarantee |
| NTU guarantee: not covered | Single-semester students, family accommodation, students under 18 when the contract starts, and students at the London campus or NTU in Mansfield. Declining the offer or missing the acceptance window withdraws it. | NTU accommodation guarantee |
| University of Nottingham 2026/27 hall reservation | £250 reservation due by 11 September 2026. Student Finance England loan holders can pay a minimum of £250 by that date, with the rest due on or before 2 October 2026. | University of Nottingham accommodation FAQs |
| University of Nottingham 2026/27 later instalments | Second instalment due 13 January 2027 and third due 28 April 2027. | University of Nottingham accommodation FAQs |
The NTU page does not state application deadlines or a named entry year, so confirm both before you rely on the guarantee. The dates above are for the 2026/27 year; later intakes may differ.
Council tax for students in Nottingham
A house occupied only by students can get a full council tax exemption in Nottingham, so you should not pay it if everyone in your house qualifies. Nottingham City Council says the following.
- University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent students: contact the Council Tax office with the details of everyone in the house. Both universities send the council lists of their students, and anyone not on a list may need a certificate.
- Students at other institutions: provide a student certificate for each person.
- Mixed houses: qualifying students are disregarded when the council counts adults for the single person discount, which can matter if a non-student lives with you.
Deposits and fees when renting privately in England
For a private tenancy in Nottingham, the landlord or agent cannot ask for more than five weeks’ rent as a deposit where the annual rent is under £50,000. The Tenant Fees Act 2019 guidance for tenants on GOV.UK adds the following.
- A holding deposit is capped at one week’s rent and can be held for 15 days unless you agree a different period in writing.
- If the landlord keeps or returns a holding deposit, they must tell you why or repay it within 7 days.
- They cannot require more than one month’s rent in advance, or rent before you sign the tenancy agreement.
- Fees that are not on the permitted list are banned, and you cannot be forced to buy insurance or a service contract as part of the tenancy.
These rules cover private tenancies in England. University halls follow their own contract terms, so read the reservation and cancellation conditions on the university’s page.
Where students live in Nottingham
- University Park and Jubilee Campus: the University of Nottingham’s main sites, with halls on campus.
- City, Clifton and Brackenhurst: Nottingham Trent’s campuses. Check which campus your course is on, because Brackenhurst and Mansfield are away from the city centre.
- Private halls and houses: second-years usually move into shared houses. Compare the bus route to your campus and what the rent includes.
What to check before you book
- Whether the hall is catered. Catered halls cost more per week but include meals.
- The contract length and total cost, not just the weekly price.
- Which campus your course is on, and the commute from the hall.
- Deposit, cancellation terms and any guarantor requirement. Our student accommodation checklist covers what to look for.
- Safety basics: secure entry, working smoke alarms and a responsive landlord. See our safety guide.
Our guide to university halls versus private student housing explains the trade-offs, and our student budgeting tips help with the rest of your costs. Comparing other cities? See our guides to Sheffield, Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester, or browse all UK city guides.
What I could not verify
I could not find a current University of Nottingham accommodation guarantee, or application deadlines for either university, on the official pages I could open. I also could not confirm private provider rents for 2026/27 from a page that states its academic year, or official student bus and tram fares, so none are quoted here.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does University of Nottingham accommodation cost?
For 2026/27, Lenton and Wortley Hall costs £244 to £316 a week and Derby Hall starts from £290 a week, on 41-week catered contracts. Check the hall page for the exact room price.
How much are Nottingham Trent University halls?
NTU’s 2026/27 listings show prices from £97 to £212.10 a week, depending on the hall and room type.
Are Nottingham halls catered?
Some are. The University of Nottingham lists catered and self-catered halls, and Lenton and Wortley Hall and Derby Hall are catered. Check the hall page to see how many meals are included.
Does Nottingham Trent University guarantee first-year accommodation?
Yes, for eligible new students: NTU’s guarantee covers new full-time undergraduates and postgraduates starting in September. It excludes students under 18 at contract start, single-semester students, and those at the London campus or NTU in Mansfield. You must accept the offer within the timescale or it is withdrawn.
Do students pay council tax in Nottingham?
Not if everyone in the property is a qualifying student, because Nottingham City Council can give a full exemption to student-only households. Contact the Council Tax office with every housemate’s details, or provide a certificate if you study elsewhere.
How much deposit can a Nottingham landlord ask for?
Up to five weeks’ rent where annual rent is under £50,000, under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 as explained on GOV.UK. A holding deposit is capped at one week’s rent.
Sources
- University of Nottingham: Lenton and Wortley Hall (2026/27)
- University of Nottingham: Derby Hall (2026/27)
- University of Nottingham: accommodation FAQs (2026/27 payment dates)
- Nottingham Trent University: hall listings (2026/27)
- Nottingham Trent University: accommodation guarantee
- Nottingham City Council: council tax discounts and reductions
- GOV.UK: Tenant Fees Act 2019 guidance for tenants
All checked 4 November 2026.
