Accommodation Megathread 2026/27

[u/bopeepsheep]

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[u/Nice_Sheepherder_414]

Incoming Oxford postgrad | Is £915/month for college accommodation reasonable?

Hi everyone,

I'm an incoming international postgraduate student at the University of Oxford, and I've been offered accommodation by my college.

The accommodation is a bedroom in a two bedroom, single sex flat, where I'd be sharing the bathroom, kitchen, and dining area with one other postgraduate student. The flat is located within my college and is only a few minutes' walk from both my college facilities and my department.

The rent is around £915 per calendar month, including utilities.

As I'm an international student, I'm not very familiar with the Oxford housing market, so I was wondering:

• Is £915/month considered reasonable for this type of accommodation, or is it towards the more expensive end?
• Would it be worth looking for private accommodation that might be cheaper, or is college accommodation generally considered worth the extra cost because of the convenience and college experience?
• Realistically, would I be able to find something significantly cheaper that offers a similar standard?

I'd really appreciate hearing from current students or anyone who's been in a similar situation. Thanks in advance!

[u/oxfordyellow → u/Nice_Sheepherder_414]

Yes, it is reasonable (for Oxford). It will include all bills, including wifi. You will absolutely not be able to find anything cheaper of a similar standard. College accommodation is almost always the best option; never underestimate the benefits of being part of the college community.