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Over 1.5 million student rooms across the US, UK, Ireland, & Australia
The world's largest student housing provider
Trusted by students in 177+ countries
24x7 personalised support, Lowest price guaranteed, No booking fee, Free cancellation
Student-certified: on Trustpilot

The world's largest student housing provider

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About Student Accommodation in Colchester

Looking for a modern student accommodation in Colchester?  We've got the widest range of student houses, private flats, studios, shared flats and en-suites. 100% free service. No booking fee. Free cancellation. With Unilodgers, you get to choose from 2100+ student room options with amenities that will make university life better. If you’re not much of an outdoorsy person, you can also lounge around your student housing in Colchester to meet new people in the shared spaces there. Choose a comfortable and budget-friendly flat to live in starting from £157 per week only on Unilodgers. All our properties offer a unique and modern take on student flats with a variety of partially and fully furnished housing options and floor plans including:

  • Shared rooms: Students share a bathroom, kitchen, and common space

  • Private rooms: Offer a personal study space and shared common kitchen and living room

  • Studio flats: Offer complete privacy with a sleeping area, study space, bathroom, and kitchen

  • Entire student apartment: Offers a bedroom, study space, ensuite bathroom, and wardrobe 

Colchester is a picturesque historic and provincial town located 80 kilometres northeast of London in the county of Essex. With a rich history dating back over 2000 years, it is thought to be England's oldest recorded town. Colchester Castle, which is essentially a Norman castle and is the largest and oldest surviving of its kind in Britain, is located here. The city also offers international students some of the United Kingdom's finest higher education institutions, including the University of Essex, and many more.

Living in Colchester as a Student

  • Cost of living: The cost of living depends on the location you pick. With Unilodgers, you don’t have to worry about the amenities because everything is included with the rent.

  • Student-friendly locations: Some popular student-friendly areas to look for student flats in Colchester are Avon Way and Colchester City Center. 

  • Rent for students:  All of our student homes options also incorporate utilities like electricity, heating, gas, water, and Wifi into your monthly rent, so you don’t have to pay individual bills each month. Keeping that in mind, our student apartments start from £157 and have offers up to £1100 to make it affordable and convenient. 

Student Life in Colchester

If it’s just a day of relaxation you want, you can head to Beth Chatto Gardens with friends for a picnic or Mersea Island, only a 30 minutes’ bus ride away where you can find countless independent shops, pubs and enjoy local seafood.

  • Culture and Heritage: There are many attractions that you must visit such as the Colchester Castle and museum, Natural History museum and Hollytrees museum to experience the rich culture.

  • Shopping: The High Street offers shoppers everything from high-end brands, departmental stores to restaurants and cafes and a little further down the street, you will find smaller roads with independent shops and boutiques. The Lion Walk, Culver Square and St John’s Walk are some of the prominent shopping malls.

  • Theatre: You can sit back and watch some quality drama, dance, music and comedy at the Lakeside Theatre, Charter Hall and the Mercury Theatre.

  • Restaurants, Cafes and Bars: You can enjoy a lively night out in Colchester, whatever is your preference. For a club night out, you simply cannot miss a student night at all of these - ATIK, Walkabout, The Silk Road, Qube Bar & Brasserie and Twisters. If you are looking for a cozy bar to have drinks or play a game of darts with your friends you can head to the Essex University SU Bar, Slug & Lettuce, Three Wise Monkeys, The Hole in the Wall or Yates and avail great student discounts on meals and beverages

Student Travel in Colchester

You’ll have supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, and other essential services just a stone’s throw away. And moving around Colchester is a breezy affair thanks to its excellent public transport. You can also obtain a travel pass by contacting your local administration.

  • Bus: Colchester provides bus services for its students that are well-connected to student housing in Colchester, ensuring that you do not have a difficult time getting to and from your university.

Popular Universities in Colchester

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it cost to rent a student apartment in Colchester?

 

You can rent our student apartments in Colchester for about £148/week.

What are the different types of student accommodations available in Colchester?

 

You can find lots of different student accommodations for rent in Colchester like 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments with ensuite bathrooms, studios and more.

How can I find affordable student accommodation in Colchester?

 

Finding affordable accommodation in Colchester is easy with Unilodgers. You will find accommodations priced at £130/week on average. With Unilodgers, you will also be able to avail of amazing deals and offers

Does Unilodgers have any offers on accommodation in Colchester?

 

Yes, Unilodgers has tons of great deals and offers on student apartments in Colchester. These offers will be visible on the property pages.

What’s the best mode of transportation in Colchester?

Colchester provides bus services for its students that are well-connected to student housing in Colchester, ensuring that you do not have a difficult time getting to and from your university.

What anti-COVID measures are in place at student accommodations in Colchester?

Our student houses for rent in Colchester are covered under the Pandemic Shield. With measures like social distancing markers, staff PPE kits, deep cleaning, temperature checks and more, this shield will protect you from the uncertainties of COVID and ensure your safety in the accommodation. You can visit the property pages to see more about this shield.

Do these accommodations provide WiFi to all residents?

WiFi is included in rent in our student apartments for rent in Colchester.

Are these accommodations secure?

Our student apartments for rent in Colchester ensure that your safety is the topmost priority. The on-site staff at the property will make sure you stay safe in your accommodation. Check out the property page for more details on the safety features.