I could not find any university halls or purpose-built student blocks in Hertford itself, so most students who live in or near the town either rent privately or study at the University of Hertfordshire’s Hatfield campuses, where halls are guaranteed to eligible first years. Hertford Regional College’s campuses are in Ware and Broxbourne, and its pages I checked list no accommodation. This guide explains the realistic options and what to check.
Earlier versions of this page listed named providers and a typical rent range that I could not verify, so I have removed them. The details below come from the universities’ and college’s own pages. I could not verify prices for private lets in Hertford, so none are quoted.
Where students in Hertford usually study
Hertford Regional College runs from its Ware and Broxbourne campuses. I found no accommodation page on the college’s website, so if you are enrolling there, ask the college directly about housing and consider renting a room or a shared home locally. University students more often study at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, covered in our Hatfield guide, and commute or live there.
University of Hertfordshire halls and the guarantee
According to the university’s application page:
- Eligible first-year students who apply and accept their offer by the published deadlines, including Clearing applicants, are guaranteed a room in standard halls at College Lane and de Havilland.
- For 2026 entry through the main UCAS cycle, that meant applying for accommodation by 13 August 2026 and accepting the course offer by 20 August 2026. In Clearing, the accommodation application was due by 18 August 2026.
- Continuing students who apply before 28 February 2027 can also be housed, subject to no unpaid charges, no disciplinary issues and availability.
- A £100 deposit secures a room. Most students choose a 42-week contract, and a 50-week contract is available for summer stays or extended courses.
- You can apply in a group of up to 12 people, subject to availability.
The university’s accommodation page lists room types, from compact single en suites to twin en suites and studios, but no weekly prices, so check the licence agreement and portal for current rents. Our guide to university halls versus private student housing explains how halls compare with private options.
Renting privately in Hertford
If you plan to rent in Hertford, you will be dealing with ordinary landlords and letting agents rather than a student-specific provider, so check carefully. Ask for the total monthly cost including bills, how the deposit is protected, the tenancy length, and whether the property is a licensed house in multiple occupation if several unrelated people share. Check the commute to your campus on the route you will actually use, at the times you will travel.
What to check before you commit
- Which campus you will study at, and how you will travel there.
- Deposit protection, tenancy length and what bills cost on top of rent.
- For University of Hertfordshire halls, the application and acceptance deadlines for your intake.
- Safety basics. See our student accommodation safety guide and checklist.
For the wider costs, read our student budgeting tips. Comparing places? See our guides to Hatfield, Cambridge and London, or browse all UK city guides.
Frequently asked questions
Is there university accommodation in Hertford?
I could not find any. The University of Hertfordshire’s halls are in Hatfield, and the college pages I checked list no accommodation at its Ware and Broxbourne campuses.
Does the University of Hertfordshire guarantee accommodation?
Yes, to eligible first-year students who apply and accept their offer by the deadlines, including Clearing applicants. For 2026 entry those were 13 August and 20 August through UCAS.
How much is the deposit at the University of Hertfordshire?
The application page says a £100 deposit secures your room.
How long are the contracts?
Most students choose a 42-week contract covering term time, and a 50-week contract is available for summer stays or extended courses.
