University of Exeter residences cost from about £124.74 a week for a standard room in Cook Mews to £341.74 for an en suite in Holland Hall in 2026/27, with most en suites between about £200 and £245. The university guarantees a room to eligible first-year undergraduates who apply by 31 July 2026 for September 2026 entry. This guide covers rents by residence, contract lengths, the guarantee, private partner halls and what to check before you book.
Prices on this page come from the University of Exeter’s 2026/27 accommodation pages, where they are listed as approximate weekly rents. Check the current price and contract length for your room before you apply.
Exeter residences and rents (2026/27)
The university’s room finder lists every residence with an approximate weekly rent and contract length. A selection:
| Residence | Room type | Approx. weekly rent | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Mews | Standard | £124.74 | 44 weeks |
| Rowancroft Court | Standard | £146.16 | 42 or 43 weeks |
| St. David’s | Standard | £159.88 | 40 weeks |
| Lafrowda | Standard | £169.19 | 40 weeks |
| Birks Grange Village | Standard (townhouse) | £193.62 | 40 weeks |
| James Owen Court | En suite | £202.86 | 40 weeks |
| Duryard | En suite | £211.75 | 40 weeks |
| Birks Grange Village | En suite | £217.98 | 40 weeks |
| Rowancroft | En suite | £219.24 | 42 or 43 weeks |
| Lafrowda | En suite | £221.48 | 40 weeks |
| East Park | En suite | £242.90 | 40 weeks |
| Hope Hall, Lopes Hall, Mardon Hall, Ransom Pickard | Standard, single occupancy | £255.50 | 32 weeks |
| Holland Hall, Pennsylvania Court | En suite | £341.74 | 32 weeks |
Contract lengths range from 32 to 51 weeks, so a lower weekly rent on a longer contract can cost more overall than a higher rent on a shorter one. Work out the total before you compare. The university also lists studios, such as Birks Grange Village at £257.04 and Holland Hall Studios at £272.37 (44 weeks), and flats at King Edward Court from £222.74 (51 weeks).
Approved private partner halls
The same page lists several approved partner residences, with 2026/27 weekly prices:
- Point Exe: en suite, £185.40 (42 weeks).
- Creedy House and Exe House, Duryard: en suite £195.70, studio with en suite £226.60, twin studio with shared bathroom £154.50 (40 weeks). Exe House also lists semester-only contracts of 17 and 23 weeks.
- The Depot: en suites from £229 (Classic) to £244 (Platinum), on 42 or 43-week contracts.
Our guide to university halls versus private student housing explains how the two types differ.
Accommodation guarantee
According to the university’s undergraduate page, the guarantee applies if you apply by 31 July 2026 (the 2026 entry cycle) and start full time for the full academic year beginning in September. It covers:
- Home or international undergraduates entering Year 1 who have firmly accepted an offer.
- Home students entering Year 0 of an integrated foundation-year degree who have firmly accepted an offer.
- Undergraduate study abroad or exchange students who have firmly accepted an offer.
The guarantee covers students applying alone. The university says “unaccompanied” refers to the student only, not those who want to live with a partner or children. Check the same page for the date that applies to your intake.
Where to live in Exeter as a student
First-years mostly live in university or partner residences such as Duryard, Pennsylvania Court, Birks Grange Village and Rowancroft, then move into shared houses. Students commonly rent in residential areas around the university and the city centre, with Heavitree and St James among the usual names. Whichever you choose, check the walk or bus time to your own faculty, because the university’s rent table does not say which campus each residence is on.
What to check before you book
- Contract length and the total cost, not just the weekly rent.
- Single or twin occupancy in the older halls, which changes the price significantly.
- What the rent includes: bills, internet, contents insurance and laundry.
- Deposit, guarantor requirements and what happens if you withdraw.
- Safety basics. See our student accommodation safety guide and checklist.
For the wider costs, read our student budgeting tips. Comparing cities? See our guides to Southampton, Bristol and York, or browse all UK city guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much does University of Exeter accommodation cost?
For 2026/27, approximate weekly rents run from £124.74 for a standard room at Cook Mews to £341.74 for an en suite at Holland Hall. Most en suites sit between roughly £200 and £245, and contracts run from 32 to 51 weeks.
Does Exeter guarantee accommodation for first years?
Yes, to eligible Year 1 undergraduates who have firmly accepted an offer and apply by the deadline, which was 31 July 2026 for September 2026 entry.
What is the cheapest student accommodation in Exeter?
On the university’s 2026/27 list the lowest rents are £124.74 a week at Cook Mews, Garden Hill House and Lafrowda Cottage, all standard rooms on 44-week contracts, and Llewellyn Mews on a 51-week contract.
Can I get a semester-only room in Exeter?
Exe House in Duryard, an approved partner, lists contracts of 17 weeks for Semester One and 23 weeks for Semester Two, at £226.60 for a studio with en suite or £154.50 for a twin studio.
