Lancaster University students live in one of its colleges, where 2026/27 weekly rents run from £133.98 for a twin room to £278.05 for a catered en suite. Self-catered shared-bathroom rooms start at £138.88 to £148.89 and self-catered en suites at £203.42 to £206.08. Contracts generally run for 40 weeks. Lancaster guarantees a campus room to incoming full-time undergraduates who make it their firm choice and apply before 5 August. This guide covers prices by college, the guarantee and what to check before you book.
Prices on this page come from Lancaster University’s undergraduate accommodation page, which states they apply to the 2026/27 academic year. Check the current price for your college and room before you apply.
Lancaster colleges and weekly rents (2026/27)
The university’s undergraduate accommodation page lists colleges by bathroom type, catering and room type. A selection:
| College | Room | Catering | Weekly price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furness, County, Bowland | Twin en suite | Self-catered | £133.98 |
| Bowland | Shared bathroom | Self-catered | £138.88, £148.89 or £168.35 |
| Pendle | Shared bathroom | Self-catered | £148.89 |
| Furness | Shared bathroom | Self-catered | £148.89 or £168.35 |
| County | Shared bathroom | Self-catered | £168.35 or £185.50 |
| Grizedale | Shared bathroom | Self-catered | £148.89 or £185.50 |
| Fylde, Bowland | En suite bedroom | Self-catered | £203.42 or £206.08 |
| Pendle, Lonsdale, Grizedale, Furness, County, Cartmel | En suite bedroom | Self-catered | £206.08 |
| Pendle, Grizedale | En suite studio | Self-catered | £241.36 or £273.28 |
| Pendle, Lonsdale, County, Bowland | En suite bedroom | Catered | £276.29 |
| Cartmel | En suite bedroom | Catered | £276.29 to £278.05 |
Contracts generally run for 40 weeks. Where catering is included, it covers 31 weeks of the contract, excluding the Christmas and Easter vacations. The room types are en suite bedrooms, shared-bathroom bedrooms, self-contained studios and twin bedrooms in Furness, County and Bowland. The deposit is £200, refundable at the end of the contract if there are no deductions.
Accommodation guarantee and how to apply
According to the university’s frequently asked questions, incoming full-time undergraduates are guaranteed a campus place if Lancaster is their firm choice, they have firmly accepted an offer through UCAS and they submit their application before 5 August. The page does not print a year beside that date, so check the university’s page for the one that applies to you. Students transferring to Part II keep the guarantee if the university receives their application by the same deadline.
- Insurance-choice applicants are not formally guaranteed a room.
- Applications open from April in the year you start, and firm-choice offers are made from May in batches through the summer. Insurance-choice offers wait until after UK exam results in mid-August.
- You have seven days to respond to an offer, and the room cannot be held if you do not.
- You choose two preferences covering college and room type, which carry equal weight, and can indicate catered or self-catered living and single-gender accommodation.
- The university tries to place new students together, though it says that is not always possible later in the process.
Private and shared options
Students who are not on campus, and most second and third years, rent privately in and around Lancaster. I could not verify current prices for individual private options, so compare each landlord’s or provider’s total cost, bills and contract length. Our guide to university halls versus private student housing explains the differences.
What to check before you book
- Whether you want catered or self-catered, since catered en suites cost about £70 a week more than self-catered ones.
- Which college and room type you are choosing, because the same college can list several prices.
- The 5 August guarantee deadline, and what happens if Lancaster is your insurance choice.
- The £200 deposit and when you must respond to an offer.
- 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 Preston, Liverpool and Leeds, or browse all UK city guides.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lancaster University guarantee accommodation?
Yes, to incoming full-time undergraduates who make Lancaster their firm choice, have firmly accepted an offer through UCAS and apply before 5 August. Insurance-choice applicants are not formally guaranteed a room.
How much does Lancaster University accommodation cost?
For 2026/27, self-catered shared-bathroom rooms are about £139 to £185 a week, self-catered en suites about £203 to £206, studios £241 to £273 and catered en suites £276 to £278.
How long are Lancaster University contracts?
They generally run for 40 weeks. Where catering is included, it covers 31 weeks, excluding the Christmas and Easter vacations.
How much is the deposit for Lancaster accommodation?
£200, refundable at the end of the contract if there are no deductions, according to the university.
