Cheap Student Accommodation Cambridge

On average, the monthly cost of living in Cambridge ranges between £1,100 and £1,400. The rent for affordable student accommodation Cambridge ranges between £140-£200 per week for studios. One can save more money by living in areas like Arbury Cambridge and Chesterton Cambridge, where rents are about 20-30% cheaper than the city centre. Cycling is also very common in Cambridge and can help students save around £70 per month on transport costs. And if you look closely, students usually spend around £195-£295 on groceries, £95 on social activities, and about £80 on personal expenses every month. By using student discount platforms TOTUM can help save over £500 per year. One can also use the University Living cost of living calculator to get a better view about their spendings. Following are some of the cheap student accommodation Cambridge under £270/week:

• Scholars View: Just 2.1 miles away from the University of Cambridge (just 9 minutes drive). Surrounded by top attractions such as the VG Coffee (2.3 miles) and Circus Drive Gardens (0.9 miles), it provides a luxury lifestyle with rooftop terraces, basketball courts, free bike hire, and 24/7 security.

• Castle Hill: 0.6 miles away from the city centre, it is surrounded by top campuses such as the University of Cambridge (0.3 miles), and St Peter’s Street bus stop (0.3 miles). This student housing includes 24-hour gyms, social events, app-based laundry, and all-inclusive facilities.

• The Cam Foundry: From here one can easily access central Cambridge, which is around 1.6 miles away. Moreover, it is 2.6 miles or 8-minute drive from the University of Cambridge. It is ideal for students on tighter budgets, offering study lounges and community kitchens in central locations.