Aberystwyth University’s self-catered halls cost from £124.08 to £215.73 a week in 2026/27, and catered Pantycelyn costs £229.03 a week including a prepaid meal allowance. The university guarantees a place in university-owned or managed accommodation to first-year undergraduates who apply by its deadline and respond to their offer on time. Rent includes energy, a network connection, contents insurance and Sports Centre membership. This guide covers rents by hall, contract lengths, the guarantee and what to check.
Prices come from Aberystwyth University’s accommodation fees page for 2026/27. The university says rates and dates may change for future years. I could not verify prices for individual private buildings, so none are listed.
Aberystwyth University halls and rents (2026/27)
The university’s accommodation fees page lists these single rooms:
| Residence | Room | Weekly rate | Annual cost | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trefloyne | Single | £124.08 | £4,839 | 39 weeks |
| Cwrt Mawr | Single | £124.08 | £4,839 | 39 weeks |
| Cwrt Mawr E | Single | £128.90 | £5,027 | 39 weeks |
| Pentre Jane Morgan | Single | £146.38 | £5,709 | 39 weeks |
| Rosser | Single en suite | £155.74 | £6,074 | 39 weeks |
| Rosser (postgraduate) | Single en suite | £172.40 | £8,620 | 50 weeks |
| Fferm Penglais | Single en suite | £196.23 | £7,849 | 40 weeks |
| Fferm Penglais | Studio | £215.73 | £8,629 | 40 weeks |
| Pantycelyn (catered, Welsh medium) | Single en suite | £229.03 | £7,558, including a £2,226.35 prepaid meal allowance | 33 weeks |
All are self-catered except Pantycelyn. The 39-week contracts run from 18 September 2026 to 18 June 2027, the 40-week contracts to 25 June 2027 and the 50-week contracts to 3 September 2027. Pantycelyn’s 33-week contract is split into three blocks with breaks over Christmas and Easter. Fferm Penglais en suites in designated areas are Welsh medium. Our guide to university halls versus private student housing explains how halls compare with private options.
Payment
You can pay the yearly fee in one payment or up to three instalments, which the page says fall in October, January and April and may change to match student loan payments. You choose your payment option while completing the online Occupation Contract. The page does not mention a deposit.
Accommodation guarantee and how to apply
According to the university’s new students page for 2026/27:
- First-year undergraduates are guaranteed a place in university-owned or managed accommodation if their application is received by the published deadline and they respond to their offer by the date in it.
- The guarantee covers a place, not a specific room type or location.
- Applicants who have made Aberystwyth their firm choice apply through the Accommodation Portal. Once your place becomes unconditional you complete your Occupation Contract to secure the room.
- The page says portal registration opens on 19 February and applications on 5 March, while also saying applicants with a conditional offer can apply from November. Check the university’s key dates page or email the Accommodation Office to confirm.
Private and shared options
Many students move into private shared houses and flats in the town from second year. I could not verify prices for individual private lets, so compare each landlord’s total cost, bills and contract length, and ask whether rent is due for the full year.
What to check before you book
- Contract length: 33, 39, 40 and 50 weeks change the total.
- Whether you want catered or self-catered, since Pantycelyn’s rate includes a meal allowance.
- What the rent includes: energy, a network connection, contents insurance and Sports Centre membership.
- The application deadline for your intake.
- 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 Cardiff, Pontypridd and Lancaster, or browse all UK city guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Aberystwyth University accommodation cost?
For 2026/27, self-catered rooms range from £124.08 a week at Trefloyne and Cwrt Mawr to £215.73 for a Fferm Penglais studio. Catered Pantycelyn is £229.03 a week including a meal allowance.
Does Aberystwyth guarantee accommodation?
Yes, to first-year undergraduates whose application arrives by the published deadline and who respond to their offer on time. It guarantees a place, not a particular room or hall.
What is included in the rent?
Energy, a network connection, a high level of personal contents insurance and Sports Centre membership, according to the university.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes, in up to three instalments around October, January and April, which may change to match loan payments.
