Published October 2026
How much does student accommodation in Exeter cost for 2027/28?
Halls quote a price per week for 40 weeks. Studios might be per week for 44 or 51. Student houses are usually per person per month for a full year. No wonder it's hard to compare. Here's what student accommodation in Exeter actually costs, how to compare prices fairly, and the simple maths mistake that catches lots of students out.
The per-week trap
This week a student viewing one of our homes told us they'd worked out the rent as £740 a month. They'd seen "about £185 a week", multiplied it by four, and got the wrong answer. The real rent was £800 a month.
It's an easy mistake, because a month isn't four weeks. There are 52 weeks in a year but only 12 months, so the average month is about 4.33 weeks. Multiplying a weekly price by four makes it look around 8% cheaper than it really is.
To convert properly:
- Weekly to monthly: multiply by 52, then divide by 12. So £185 a week is about £802 a month.
- Monthly to weekly: multiply by 12, then divide by 52. So £800 a month is about £185 a week.
Better still, ignore weekly and monthly prices altogether and compare the total cost for the year. That's the only number that takes contract length into account too.
What University of Exeter halls cost
The university's published rates for 2026/27 give a good guide to the market. Rates for 2027/28 haven't been published yet, but prices rarely go down.
- Self-catered en-suite rooms cost roughly £185 to £243 a week, mostly on 40-week contracts. Duryard, for example, is £211.75 a week, or about £8,470 for 40 weeks.
- Studios at Birks Grange Village are £257.04 a week, about £10,280 for 40 weeks.
- Catered en-suite rooms at Holland Hall and Pennsylvania Court are £341.74 a week on a 32-week, term-time contract, about £10,940.
Hall prices include bills, but a 40-week contract doesn't cover the summer. Most students also have to move out of halls after first year, because the university can't house most returning students.
What private studios and student blocks cost
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Exeter is usually priced per week, and starting prices for current listings run from roughly £190 to £270 a week, with premium studios higher. Contract lengths vary from block to block, so always ask how many weeks you're signing for and work out the total. A £210-a-week studio on a 51-week contract costs over £10,700 for the year.
What a 2 bed student house or flat in Exeter costs
Private student houses and flats are normally priced per person per month, and you have the home for the whole year, including the summer. For 2027/28, our two-bedroom homes are:
- £800 per person per month at Windsor Close: £9,600 each for a full year.
- £820 per person per month at North Bridge Place in the city centre and our Bonhay Road top floor flat: £9,840 each for a full year.
Wifi is included in all our homes, and some include water and a parking permit too. Gas and electricity are extra. Our homes are rated EPC C or better, and most tenants pay around £40 to £70 each a month for energy. Full-time students don't pay council tax.
Side by side
| Type | Typical price | Contract | Approx. cost for the year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uni hall, self-catered en-suite | £185–£243 a week | 40–42 weeks | £7,800–£9,700, bills included |
| Uni studio (Birks Grange) | £257 a week | 40 weeks | £10,280, bills included |
| Uni hall, catered | £342 a week | 32 weeks | £10,940, bills and most meals included |
| Private studio (PBSA) | £190–£270+ a week | Varies, ask | Depends on weeks: check the total |
| Our two-bed homes | £800–£825 a month | Rolling, from 1 August | £9,600–£9,900, plus gas and electricity |
Hall figures are University of Exeter 2026/27 rates. PBSA figures are starting prices from current listings and change with availability.
Five questions to ask before you compare
- Is the price per week, per month, per person or for the whole property?
- How many weeks or months does the contract last? And does it cover the summer?
- Which bills are included? Wifi, water, gas, electricity, contents insurance.
- What do you pay upfront? Under the Renters' Rights Act, a private landlord can take no more than one month's rent before the tenancy starts, plus a deposit of up to five weeks' rent.
- What's the total for the year? Write it down for every option and compare those numbers, not the headline prices.
For more on the new rules and the best time to start looking, read our guide on when to start looking for a student house in Exeter.
Student rent in Exeter: quick answers
How much is student accommodation in Exeter per month?
For 2026/27, University of Exeter self-catered en-suite rooms cost about £185 to £243 a week on 40 to 42-week contracts, which works out at roughly £7,800 to £9,700 for the year. Private student houses and flats are usually priced per person per month on a 12-month basis; our two-bed homes for 2027/28 are £800 to £825 per person per month, or £9,600 to £9,900 for a full year.
Why can't I just multiply the weekly rent by four?
Because a month is about 4.33 weeks, not four. Multiplying a weekly price by four makes it look around 8% cheaper than it really is. To convert, multiply the weekly rent by 52 and divide by 12, or simply compare the total cost for the year.
Are bills included in Exeter student accommodation?
In university halls and most purpose-built student accommodation, bills are included. In private student houses and flats it varies: wifi is often included, and sometimes water, but gas and electricity usually aren't. Always ask exactly what's included and roughly what the other bills cost.
Do students pay council tax in Exeter?
No. If everyone in the home is a full-time student, the property is exempt from council tax. Your landlord or the council will need proof of student status, which you can download from your university portal.
Looking for a 2 bed student house in Exeter for 2027/28?
We're an independent, owner-managed landlord with 2 bed student houses and flats to rent in Exeter, close to Streatham Campus, St David's station and the city centre. Every price on our website is the full monthly rent per person, with no agency fees. See our homes or get in touch to arrange a viewing.
Sources: University of Exeter – Undergraduate accommodation rates 2026/27; University of Exeter – Accommodation after first year; Admistay – University of Exeter accommodation 2026/27; GOV.UK – Private renting is changing.