First-year and foundation-year undergraduates at the University of Liverpool are guaranteed accommodation if they apply before 31 August 2026 (for September 2026 entry). The university’s Vine Court rooms start from £216.16 a week for a single en suite, £250.74 for a premier studio and £274.68 for a premier catered room, all on 39-week contracts. Liverpool Hope’s 2026/27 halls cost £100 to £145 a week, mostly on 40-week contracts, and Unite Students lists Liverpool rooms from £99 a week. This guide covers all three, plus contract dates, council tax, deposit rules and what to check before you book.
Prices and dates come from the universities’, Unite Students’ and the councils’ own pages and GOV.UK, checked on 4 November 2026. The Vine Court room pages do not state an academic year, so treat those prices as a guide and check the current figure before you apply.
Cost at a glance: what to add up
Before you compare the prices on this page, check what each figure actually covers:
- Rent period: per week, month or semester, and per person or per room.
- What is included: utilities, internet, contents insurance and any meal plan.
- One-off costs: deposit, application or booking fee, and any first-month payment.
- Getting to campus: travel passes, or the extra cost of living further out.
- Currency: prices here are in the local currency. Convert them at your bank’s current rate and add the transfer fee. Rates change daily, so we do not publish rupee figures.
Anything we could not confirm from an official source is flagged on this page as “could not verify”, so read those notes before you rely on a figure.
University of Liverpool rooms and rents
The university’s Vine Court pages list these “from” prices, each on a 39-week contract:
| Vine Court room | From (per week) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single room (en suite) | £216.16 | Self-catered, shared kitchen and lounge with four to seven other same-year students. The page says single en suites have sold out for first-year undergraduates. |
| Premier studio | £250.74 | Self-catered. |
| Premier catered room | £274.68 | Includes a £91 a week flexi food plan allowance for on-campus outlets, excluding alcohol. |
Contract dates for 2026/27
The university’s important information page lists these contract dates:
- First-year undergraduates: 19 September 2026 to 19 June 2027 (39 weeks).
- Returning undergraduates: 19 September 2026 to 10 July 2027 (42 weeks).
- Postgraduates: 5 September 2026 to 28 August 2027 (51 weeks).
- Study abroad: semester 1 runs 19 September 2026 to 30 January 2027 and semester 2 runs 30 January to 19 June 2027.
Accommodation guarantee
The university states that accommodation is guaranteed for all first-year and foundation-year undergraduates who apply before 31 August 2026. That applies to September 2026 entry, so check the same page for the date for your intake. The page also links to a priority room process for students with medical or other needs.
Liverpool Hope University halls for 2026/27
Liverpool Hope publishes 2026/27 weekly prices on its own pages: Hope Park, Creative Campus and Aigburth Park. Rent includes electricity and internet; dining is extra.
| Campus and hall | Room type | Per week | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Park: Newman, Teresa, Wesley | En suite, room only | £145 | 40 weeks |
| Hope Park: Angela | Shared facilities | £135 | 40 weeks |
| Hope Park: Oscar Romero, Kitty Wilkinson, Josephine Bakhita, Catherine Booth | Shared facilities | £120 | 40 weeks |
| Creative Campus: Gerard Manley Hopkins Hall | En suite, room only | £125 | 40 weeks |
| Aigburth Park: Josephine Butler Hall | En suite | £120 | 40 to 51 weeks, depending on course |
| Aigburth Park: The Hermitage | Shared facilities | £120 | Not stated |
| Aigburth Park: St Julie’s Hall | Shared facilities | £100 | 40 to 51 weeks, depending on course |
Josephine Butler Hall and The Hermitage ask for a £200 deposit when you accept the contract, refundable at the end of it. Applications for 2026/27 opened on 28 February 2026, and students taking their whole course at the Creative Campus get priority for Gerard Manley Hopkins Hall. The page states no guarantee or closing date, so email the accommodation team before relying on a room.
Liverpool John Moores University: approved halls and rents
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) lists approved halls on its own accommodation search page. The prices below are weekly rents shown for September 2027 entry (January 2027 for Atlantic Point), with the academic year not stated, so treat them as indicative:
| Hall | Room type | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| Marybone 1 | Standard, shared bathroom | £101 |
| Agnes Jones House | Standard, shared bathroom | £107 |
| Atlantic Point | Standard en suite | £134 |
| Albert Court | Bronze en suite | £142 |
| Ablett House | Standard en suite | £153 |
| Grenville Street | Standard en suite | £153 |
| Grand Central | Standard en suite | £158 |
| Byrom Point | Bronze en suite | £193 |
The page says rooms for most September 2027 halls can be requested through the Applicant Hub from 12 April 2027. It states no guarantee or application deadline, so ask LJMU before assuming a room is held for you.
Private halls: what Unite Students lists in Liverpool
Unite Students’ own Liverpool page shows 2026/27 “from” prices for several buildings, on full-year or academic-year contracts:
| Building | From (per week, 2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Grand Central | £99 |
| Lennon Studios | £176 |
| Horizon Heights | £187 |
| Arrad House | Sold out, no price shown |
The page’s price filter runs from £99 to £285 a week across its Liverpool listings. It says Unite does not take deposits, although advance rent may be required and counts towards your first instalment. Other private providers set their own terms, so read each contract. Our guide to university halls versus private student housing covers the trade-offs.
Comparing the total cost of a contract
Weekly rent compares badly across contracts of different lengths, so multiply it out. These totals are my own arithmetic on the published weekly figures, before food, and exclude any deposit. The Vine Court prices are undated “from” prices, so they are indicative only.
| Room | Weekly rent × weeks | Contract total |
|---|---|---|
| Vine Court single en suite | £216.16 × 39 | £8,430.24 |
| Vine Court premier studio | £250.74 × 39 | £9,778.86 |
| Hope Park en suite | £145 × 40 | £5,800 |
| Creative Campus en suite | £125 × 40 | £5,000 |
| Aigburth Park shared (St Julie’s) | £100 × 40 | £4,000 |
Which type of room suits you
- You want certainty as a first-year at the University of Liverpool: the university guarantee, if you apply by its deadline, is the firmest published commitment.
- You want the lowest weekly rent: Hope’s £100 to £120 shared rooms and Unite’s £99 Grand Central price are the lowest figures I verified, but room types differ.
- You want to avoid a deposit: Unite says it takes none, while two Hope halls ask for £200.
Deposits and fees when renting privately in England
For private lets in Liverpool, GOV.UK’s Tenant Fees Act 2019 guidance for tenants sets these limits:
- Tenancy deposit: capped at 5 weeks’ rent where annual rent is under £50,000 (6 weeks from £50,000 to £100,000). On a £150 weekly rent, that is at most £750.
- Holding deposit: capped at 1 week’s rent.
- Protection: the landlord must protect your tenancy deposit in a government-approved scheme.
If a parent is guaranteeing your tenancy, GOV.UK says guarantor agreements signed before 1 May 2026 may be affected by the Renters’ Rights Act.
Council tax for students in Liverpool
Liverpool City Council’s full-time student exemption page says halls residents do not need to apply, because an exemption is already in place. If you rent privately, your course must run for at least one academic year with at least 21 hours of study or tuition a week, and you apply through the council’s form. You cannot apply if you live at home with two or more adults who pay full council tax.
Where to live in Liverpool as a student
- City centre: convenient for the university, shops and transport, and where many private blocks are.
- Kensington and Fairfield: residential areas east of the centre that students commonly rent in.
- Wavertree and Smithdown Road: long-established student areas to the south-east with shared houses.
What to check before you book
- Contract length and total cost, not just the weekly rent.
- Whether meals are included and how a food allowance works.
- What the rent covers: bills, internet, contents insurance and laundry.
- Deposit, advance rent, guarantor requirements and what happens if you withdraw.
- Safety basics. See our student accommodation safety guide and checklist.
For the rest of your costs, read our student budgeting tips. Comparing cities? See our guides to Cardiff, Southampton and Leeds, or browse all UK city guides.
What I could not verify
I could not confirm any LJMU guarantee or deadline, or the academic year its listed prices apply to. I also could not confirm prices from other private providers, Liverpool Hope’s guarantee terms, the academic year for the Vine Court prices, or Merseytravel student fares. Merseytravel’s Saveaway page gives undated prices and does not mention students, so I have not quoted them.
Talk to us about your budget and city
Not sure which option suits you or your family? Send us your city, budget and room type, and we will point you to the right guide and the next steps to check. Students and parents are both welcome to ask.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Liverpool John Moores University halls?
LJMU’s approved halls list weekly rents from £101 for a standard shared-bathroom room at Marybone 1 to £193 for a Bronze en suite at Byrom Point. These are the prices shown for September 2027 entry, with no academic year stated.
How much does University of Liverpool accommodation cost?
At Vine Court, rooms start from £216.16 a week for a single en suite, £250.74 for a premier studio and £274.68 for a premier catered room, each on a 39-week contract. Other halls have their own prices on the university’s site.
Does the University of Liverpool guarantee accommodation?
Yes, for first-year and foundation-year undergraduates who apply before 31 August 2026 for September 2026 entry. Check the university’s page for the date that applies to your intake.
How long is a first-year contract in Liverpool?
For 2026/27 the University of Liverpool contract runs from 19 September 2026 to 19 June 2027, which is 39 weeks. Returning undergraduates have 42 weeks and postgraduates 51. Liverpool Hope’s halls are 40 weeks, with some Aigburth Park rooms running 40 to 51 weeks.
Which Liverpool university halls are cheapest in 2026/27?
Of the university prices I could verify, Liverpool Hope’s St Julie’s Hall at Aigburth Park is cheapest at £100 a week for shared facilities. Hope’s en-suite rooms cost £120 to £145, against Vine Court’s undated “from” prices of £216.16 and above.
Is private student accommodation in Liverpool cheaper than university halls?
Not necessarily. Unite Students lists Liverpool rooms from £99, £176 and £187 a week for 2026/27, against Vine Court’s undated “from” prices of £216.16 and above, but room types, contract lengths and inclusions differ, so compare the contract total.
Do Liverpool student halls take a deposit?
It depends on the provider. Liverpool Hope asks for £200 at Josephine Butler Hall and The Hermitage, while Unite Students says it takes no deposit but may ask for advance rent. For private tenancies, the legal cap is 5 weeks’ rent (see above).
Do students pay council tax in Liverpool?
Full-time students are exempt, but private renters must apply to Liverpool City Council. Halls residents do not need to apply because an exemption is already in place.
Sources
- University of Liverpool: Vine Court single room
- University of Liverpool: accommodation important information
- Liverpool Hope University: halls of residence
- Liverpool Hope University: Hope Park accommodation
- Liverpool Hope University: Creative Campus accommodation
- Liverpool Hope University: Aigburth Park accommodation
- Liverpool John Moores University: approved accommodation
- Unite Students: Liverpool accommodation
- GOV.UK: Tenant Fees Act 2019 guidance for tenants
- Liverpool City Council: full-time student council tax exemption
All checked 4 November 2026.
