Loughborough is a dynamic town brimming with energy, renowned for its world-class Loughborough University. This thriving academic hub draws students from both the UK and across the globe, each in search of the perfect student living experience.
Whether you’re a local or joining us from overseas, Loughborough offers an array of student accommodation choices. From classic halls of residence and upscale apartments to shared housing solutions, rest assured, you’ll discover a home that complements your academic journey.
Compare Student Accommodations in Loughborough
Depending on the amenities you are looking for, there are a number of different student accommodations you can choose from.
Standard Halls: Halls of residence are typically the most affordable option. They offer a variety of facilities, such as laundry, study spaces, and 24-hour security. Some bills may be included.
Private Halls: Private apartments offer more privacy and independence than halls of residence. They can be more expensive, but they also offer more flexibility and amenities. Bills are generally included as well as a range of amenities such as gyms, air conditioning, study halls and community events.
Shared student Houses: Houses are a great option for students who want to live with friends or family. They can be more affordable than student halls, but they do not offer the same range of amenities and bills are generally not included.
What other students have to say about accommodations in Loughborough
Decent and offers everything you need for uni life. The rooms reasonably sized. The staff is helpful when needed. The location is convenient. Overall, it’s a solid option for students.
Really really nice living space, on the quiet side, massive space and well designed to make the most of your room, it's definitely worth the money and things like free hot chocolate on weekdays and events throughout the months make it even more worth the price
I’ve lived at Luxurio for almost 3 years now and it’s been amazing. The place is lively and so many events are ran every month to support students through the hard times! The staff are helpful and the facilities are top notch.
I really love my room at Luxurio!! It’s my first year here and I would definitely like to stay here again. The staff are also amazing and have been really helpful with any issues.
Absolutely love living in Luxurio. The staff are so friendly and are so welcoming truly. A shoutout to Megan, Camy and Michelle for the beautiful waffles and lovely presence 🥰
Luxurio is the best student accom in Loughborough. The staff are so accommodating always willing to help. They always have events on for us to enjoy such as waffles, sip n paint nights and cooking classes. I love it!!
A nice, quiet and friendly place to live in. Lovely reception and staff, shout out to Megan especially - she’s a vibe. Definitely recommend this place.
Recently speaking to Martin at Luxurio. He quickly helped us in sorting a room, having great customer service, being very helpful and polite. Very thankful.
The perfect environment. Safe living, always someone on site to help you. Great WiFi speed. Staff are friendly and they always do events to engage with student. It is pricey, but I guess that is what you pay for.
100% best accommodation in Loughborough. All of the staff are so sound and really helpful with anything. Added bonus that pool table and table tennis are free to use.
The accommodation is very nice, well equipped with AC and tv in rooms, the kitchens also have all the appliances one might need. Moreover, there are events happening every week which bring the community together!
luxorio must be the best student accommodation I’ve ever experienced, all the facilities are so well equipped and stuffs are genuinely so nice. I would like to recommend to all my friends and classmates ❤️
I have been living at Luxurio for the past few weeks and have been very happy with my experience so far - building offers a super chill vibe which is perfect for students (incl. table tennis, pool table, and more games). The staff is very warm, welcoming, and helpful. If you’re a student at Loughborough, Luxurio is the place to live!
Brought my daughter here for her accommodation whilst at university and I wanted to move in myself lool. From moment of arrival with two car loads of her belongings it is apparent why everyone gets a time slot to arrive. Car queue to enter was extensive. Imagine many students are checking in to residents on same day. Eventually made it in to car park. Allotted an hour to check in and receive keys as well as pep talk about do's and dont's, was directed where to collect free bed toppers and some other freebies. Managed to get a shopping trolley from another parent as they had finished and unloaded cars and made trip to daughter's new digs. She has her own ensuite bathroom in her room, on a corridor of six other rooms. At end of corridor is a kitchen with sofa and living space. All but one block have lifts. Be sure to not get that block. Laundry facility and gym are in main reception block.
I highly recommend this place for young students; it was a home far away from home for my daughter who lived there for 2 years and was very safe and she had a nice experience, while studying abroad.
Great dorm with great staffs and people around. The room has provided u with aircon and TV. I like the facilities such as, Gym, PS5 and Table Tennis. There are common area and study rooms as well as, cinema room for you to enjoy with your lads. Highly recommended.
I've really enjoyed living here the staff are extremely friendly and helpful and help to create a great community space. Just needs more washing machines and gym equipment.
Pretty decent place with a lot of nice features and the rooms are very nice for students especially when you look at the price that they are paying for the product. They're sponsored by Samsung so they get a lot of different Samsung products, which definitely elevated this product even further.
It was a wonderful experience living here I made new friends and socialise very well especially the staff very helpful in times of need. This accommodation has many good facilities.
Decent accomodation for students, and rooms have TV, Aircon, furniture and shared amenities - kitchen, toilets, showers. There are games rooms, sauna and library. Overall good clean accomodation.
This accommodation is great, all the features such as the gym and the TV, Games area and etc are literally really good.And the people that work in the accom are super friendly; Megan really helped me have a smooth move to the accommodation so always feel free to ask them for help as they are lovely and willing to help at all times.
I have been remotely liaising with Mrs Megan Sampson to find a suitable room for me. Megan is very helpful, friendly and sympathetic within her professional approach. She answered all my texts with little to no delay. I look forward to moving in.
I had an amazing experience living in luxurio. Lived in the townhouses. The room is big enough since the bathroom is not in there. The kitchen is massive, the view is good. For the amount I paid, it's totally worth it.
When should you start looking for student accommodation in Loughborough
This question is very common among students as the moving out hustle is real and choosing the right place to live at uni would make or break your uni experience, so we would recommend not leaving this major task till the last minute to ensure having enough time to search for a palace that suits your needs.
Unconditional offer: In this case, whether you are an unconditional offer holder or a returning student, you are in a great place to start looking for your place for the next academic year. We advise you to take advantage of this opportunity and start searching and viewing places right away.
Conditional offer: If you are a 1st-year student and a postgraduate who is still uncertain about your application status, we got your back on this one as we offer a free-of-charge cancellation due to our “No place no pay“ policy.
And no matter where you are in Luxurio we offer in-person and online viewings to assist you with your room search regardless of your location.
What should you keep in mind when selecting student accommodation in Loughborough?
After accepting your offer from the university, there is another big task ahead of you: where to live?!
Securing great student accommodation in a new city, or even a new country, can be a tough task and with too many options available it could be quite overwhelming. You need to ensure you have chosen the perfect location that offers all your desired amenities within your budget.
In general, we have a few tips to help you choose the best accommodation for you:
The location: The accommodation location should be a key factor to consider when searching the options as it should be close not just to campus but also to the other amenities and interests as well.
Since Loughborough is a small town we recommend staying somewhere close to campus and also within walking distance from the town centre to have access to the wide range of restaurants, cafes, and pubs.
Social habits: When choosing student housing, you should take your social habits and preferences into concentration. If you are a bit of an extrovert and a social butterfly you might enjoy sharing a space with multiple flatmates, on the other hand, if you are more on the private side you might enjoy a studio flat or a 2-bedroom apartment to share it with someone like-minded.
Facilities: It is important to list the facilities you need e.g. greenspaces, communal areas, or bike storage, and look for places that cover your necessities.
How much is rent as a student in Loughborough?
Student rent in Loughborough will largely depend on the type of accommodation you have chosen. However, don’t forget to include all of your other living costs when calculating your weekly/monthly living costs. It’s easy for hidden costs that you didn’t factor in to quickly ramp up.
Student Halls starting from approximately: £550
Private accommodation starting from approximately: £450
Private House starting from approximately: £560
Do students need to pay council tax when renting in Loughborough?
If you’re engaged in full-time studies, you qualify for the student council tax exemption. Hence, full-time students are free from paying council tax during their rental period, including the summer months. However, take note that the exemption concludes after your final year’s summer, as you’ll no longer be considered a full-time student.
What is the cost of living for a student in Loughborough?
Depending on what options you choose, your student accommodation cost will cover some of your costs. For example, Luxurio provides a gym, cleaning, security, air conditioning and bills are all included.
If you are living in a rented accommodation you should should budget for the following: (note these are just approximations and you will need to check with your providers)
Gas and electricity: £50-£350 per week
Internet: £25 – £65 per week
Cleaning: £10-20 biweekly
About Studying in Loughborough
Is it easy to get around in Loughborough as a student?
There are a number of ways to travel around Loughborough, and as it is a relatively small town you can walk around or ride a bike to get by. Buses are available and the university provides free shuttles to certain destinations, other travelling options include travelling applications like Uber and Bolt.
However, when you live in Luxurio you wouldn’t need to worry about commuting as we are located in the heart of the town centre within walking distance from the Loughborough University campus.
Is Loughborough a nice place to live?
Loughborough is a very nice town in the heart of England where you can get an elite education with its university being constantly ranked among the UK’s top 10 universities, or you might like to take a short drive to the peaceful villages to get a taste of the English countryside or get to Nottingham to enjoy the vibrant nightlife there.
The town has a local market and a wide range of restaurants and cafes, in addition to shops, parks, and a leisure centre.
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