Kingston University’s halls cost from £159 a week for a micro en suite at Seething Wells to £428 for a large self-contained studio at 75 Penrhyn Road, with most standard en suites at £184 to £217. All bills are included, and a £250 advance payment secures a booking. The university’s halls page does not state a guarantee, and its portal opened for new full-time students only. This guide covers rents by hall, licence lengths, payment dates and what to check.
Prices come from Kingston University’s hall pages, which label them “2026” and link to a 2025/26 licence agreement. They don’t name the academic year clearly, so confirm the current rent before you apply. I could not verify private building prices, so none are listed.
Kingston University halls and weekly rents
The university’s halls of residence page lists over 2,000 rooms across Kingston Hill, Surbiton and Knights Park. Rents from the individual hall pages:
| Hall | Room type | Weekly price |
|---|---|---|
| Seething Wells | Micro en suite | £159 |
| Clayhill; Seething Wells | Standard or budget en suite | £184 |
| Middle Mill | Standard non en suite | £195 |
| Chancellors Hall; Seething Wells | Affordable or smaller standard en suite | £207 |
| Chancellors Hall; Seething Wells; Walkden Hall | Standard en suite | £217 |
| Chancellors Hall; Seething Wells | Premium en suite | £242 |
| 75 Penrhyn Road | Single en suite | £269 |
| 75 Penrhyn Road | Double en suite | £299 |
| 75 Penrhyn Road | Self-contained studio | £386 |
| 75 Penrhyn Road | Large self-contained studio | £428 |
Clayhill’s only listed room is the standard en suite at £184. Chancellors’ premium en suites are only for postgraduate or longer-licence students and are in flats of 18 people. Seething Wells also has a few premium rooms without an en suite and a premium PLUS at £263. Each hall page says all bills are included in the rent. Our guide to university halls versus private student housing explains how halls compare with private options.
Licences, payment and booking
- Licence length: 40 weeks is standard. Other licences are 47 weeks for nursing and midwifery in 2026/27, 45 weeks for PGCE and 49 weeks for postgraduates.
- Advance payment: £250 secures your booking and is applied to your instalments, with exemptions for care leavers, estranged students and Sanctuary scholars.
- Instalments for September 2026 entry: 8 October 2026, 14 January 2027 and 22 April 2027, split 40%, 40% and 20% on the standard licence.
- Move-in dates: 17 September 2026 for undergraduates and postgraduates, and 16 September for international students.
- Cancelling: within 14 days of accepting and at least 14 days before move-in. The right to cancel ends once you move in.
- Not included: a TV licence, laundry (pay per use) and the intersite bus.
The halls page does not state an accommodation guarantee. It says the portal is open for new incoming full-time students, and current students can join an enquiry list for returners, so apply early.
Private and shared options
Many students move into shared houses and flats in Kingston from second year. Rents in this part of south-west London vary widely, and I could not verify individual buildings, so compare total cost with bills, contract length and deposit protection, and compare the commute to your campus.
What to check before you book
- The current price and year, since the hall pages are labelled only “2026”.
- Which campus your course is on, as halls are at Kingston Hill, Surbiton and Knights Park.
- Your licence length and the cancellation window.
- That a room is not guaranteed.
- 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 London, Guildford and Reading, or browse all UK city guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kingston University accommodation cost?
Weekly rents range from £159 for a micro en suite to £428 for a large studio. Standard en suites are £184 to £217, and all bills are included.
Does Kingston University guarantee accommodation?
The halls page does not state a guarantee. It says the portal is open for new incoming full-time students.
How much is the advance payment?
£250, applied to your instalments. Care leavers, estranged students and Sanctuary scholars are exempt.
When are the rent instalments due?
For September 2026 entry on the standard licence: 8 October 2026, 14 January 2027 and 22 April 2027.
