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Queen Mary University of London was founded in 1887 as the People's Palace, a charitable institution providing education for east London's working class, and joined the University of London in 1915. Today around 30,000 students study at Queen Mary, with the main campus on Mile End Road in Tower Hamlets, alongside the Whitechapel and Charterhouse Square campuses for medicine and dentistry, and the West Smithfield site for biomedical sciences. As a member of the Russell Group, Queen Mary ranks among the top 100 universities in the world and is internationally renowned in Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Engineering and the Humanities.
According to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026, here is the available accommodation in London and the average price by property type.
| Available accommodation | Total | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms in London | +900 | 1,206 € |
| Apartments in London | +1,600 | 5,216 € |
| Studios in London | +500 | 3,140 € |
| Residences in London | 9 | 1,035 € |
These four boroughs sit closest to the Mile End campus and offer the best mix of east-London creativity and affordable housing:
In these four boroughs around Queen Mary, Spotahome lists more than +400 properties. Every unit comes fully furnished and ready to live in from your first day in London.
Queen Mary is structured around three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, the latter through Barts and The London. The university hosts research centres in genomics, AI for healthcare, climate change and law, and runs the People's Palace lecture series, free public talks that have featured Nobel laureates, judges and authors. Queen Mary is also the most diverse Russell Group university in terms of student background.
Queen Mary offers exchange opportunities through the Turing Scheme and the Queen Mary Global Mobility Programme, partnering with more than 200 institutions worldwide. Hundreds of students study abroad each year and a similar number of incoming exchange students join the campus. East London adds a unique cultural backdrop: street art in Shoreditch, food markets at Brick Lane, riverside walks at Greenwich, weekend trips to Brighton and the Olympic Park just minutes from campus.
The Mile End campus is well connected with the Underground:
Queen Mary students typically live in east London for shorter commutes and lower rents.
Prices vary by property type. The table below shows the range of average prices in Hackney, Waltham Forest, Islington and City of London according to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026.
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 1,036 € - 1,329 € | 92 |
| Studio | 2,300 € - 5,315 € | 48 |
| Whole apartment | 4,555 € - 5,980 € | 294 |
The most popular choice for Queen Mary students is by far a room in London: renting a room keeps housing costs manageable, and bills are included in the majority of listings.
Start your search at least three months before your move-in date. London accommodation is highly competitive, with peaks between June and September. Spotahome lets you book online from anywhere, so you can finalise your room before flying to London.
Every Spotahome listing is verified before publication: photos, descriptions and amenities are reviewed. If the apartment doesn't match the listing on move-in day, report it within the first 24 hours and our team will help with mediation, relocation or alternatives.
The deposit is typically four to six weeks of rent and is held by the landlord. On listings tagged "Deposit protected", Spotahome refunds you directly if the landlord doesn't return the deposit within three months of move-out and you've complied with the contract. Deposit-free listings are also available and can be filtered in the search.
No guarantor is needed. You only need a valid ID or passport, proof of student or worker status, and a payment method. Once the landlord accepts the booking, they may request proof of income and a direct debit authorisation to finalise the contract.
The monthly rent on Spotahome always includes rent and any building service charges. Utilities such as electricity, gas, water and Wi-Fi are included in many listings.
Read the listing description carefully to see exactly what is covered.
Spotahome is the ideal platform for Queen Mary students because it offers:
Spotahome has been helping students find accommodation since 2014, and more than 200,000 have already booked with us.
