{"id":10707,"date":"2026-08-14T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/?p=10707"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:59:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T10:59:40","slug":"searching-for-private-accommodation-options-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/searching-for-private-accommodation-options-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Searching for private accommodation options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congratulations to those of you who have received their results this week.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you originally applied to us within the accommodation guarantee deadline and are coming to Exeter on your Firm course choice, we are committed to finding accommodation for you. However, we do not anticipate being able to provide University accommodation for those outside the guarantee, including those coming via Clearing this year. We have a full update on our current accommodation position on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/study\/accommodation\/applyingandpaying\/clearing\/\">Accommodation and Clearing webpage<\/a> but read on for advice on how to search for private accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>What types of accommodation are available?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are looking as an individual or as a group, Exeter has a lot of private student accommodation options which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Private halls of residence \u2013 purpose-built student residences which offer individual tenancies and a very similar experience to living in university accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared houses and flats through agents\/landlords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident landlord\/host family \u2013 living in accommodation with the landlord and\/or their family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can see examples of these and further advice and information on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/study\/accommodation\/private\/#a0\">Private Accommodation webpage<\/a>..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>How do I search for private accommodation?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you begin your search for private accommodation, think about what it is you really want:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Budget \u2013 weekly\/monthly and if you want bills included or not<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To live on your own, with friends, with family or to meet new people and share<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The areas of Exeter you wish to live (we have a handy list of locations on our website under the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/study\/accommodation\/private\/localinfo\/\">local area information<\/a>\u2018 tab)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether you want a room with a landlord, a room in a purpose-built residence (similar to university accommodation), a flat or a house<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you know what you\u2019re looking for, you can take a look at the private housing list available via our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/study\/accommodation\/private\/studentpad\/\"> Studentpad website<\/a> to see what accommodation is available. On Studentpad you are able to search by accommodation type, number of bedrooms or the weekly rent price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studentpad also allows you to find other students who are looking to share private housing. You can therefore find other students in a similar position to you. You can do this via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeterstudentpad.co.uk\/MessageBoard\">Studentpad Message Board<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Living in the City<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Living off-campus has many benefits; you\u2019re closer to shops and entertainment venues and you get to experience the charms that Exeter can offer. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/study\/accommodation\/how-to-apply\/student-stories\/\">Student Stories webpage<\/a> where current students talk about their experiences of living in the city. There are a variety of great things to do around the city. Have a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitexeter.com\/\">Visit Exeter<\/a> website to get an idea of just some of the things to do and see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is there support for students living in the city?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, there absolutely is. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/about\/community\/\">Community Engagement Officers<\/a> encourage the integration of students as active citizens and they work closely with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.exeterguild.org\/\">Students\u2019 Guild<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon-cornwall.police.uk\/\">Devon and Cornwall Police<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/exeter.gov.uk\/\">Exeter City Council<\/a> to support students living off campus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations to those of you who have received their results this week. 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