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University College London was founded in 1826 as the first university in England to admit students regardless of religion, gender or background. With around 50,000 students, UCL is the largest postgraduate institution in the UK and one of the most international universities in the world. The main campus sits at Gower Street in Bloomsbury, in the borough of Camden, with additional locations at UCL East in the Olympic Park, UCL Eastman Dental Institute in Holborn and the Royal Free and Whittington Hospitals for medical research. As a member of the Russell Group and consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world by QS, UCL leads global research in more than 50 disciplines, from neuroscience and engineering to architecture and ancient studies.
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 Bloomsbury campus and offer the widest selection of housing for UCL students:
In these four boroughs around UCL, Spotahome lists more than +800 properties. Every unit comes fully furnished and ready to live in from your first day in London.
UCL is structured around 11 faculties covering everything from Mathematical and Physical Sciences to the Bartlett School of Architecture and the Slade School of Fine Art. The university has produced 30 Nobel laureates and counts Mahatma Gandhi, Alexander Graham Bell, Christopher Nolan and Coldplay's Chris Martin among its alumni. UCL also runs the UCL East campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, a new district focused on creative industries, innovation and sustainability that will host more than 8,000 students by the end of the decade.
UCL offers exchange opportunities through the Turing Scheme and the UCL Global Mobility Programme, with partnerships across more than 380 universities worldwide. Each year hundreds of UCL students study abroad and a similar number of incoming exchange students join the campus. London adds an unbeatable cultural backdrop: free entry to the British Museum opposite the campus, weekend trips to Cambridge or Oxford, the Tate Modern at Bankside and a vibrant student bar scene around Bloomsbury.
The Bloomsbury campus is right in the centre of London and easy to reach from anywhere:
UCL students typically choose the central or north-east boroughs to keep commutes short.
Prices vary by property type. The table below shows the range of average prices in Camden, Westminster, Islington and Hackney according to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026.
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 1,262 € - 1,396 € | 137 |
| Studio | 3,317 € - 4,250 € | 97 |
| Whole apartment | 4,968 € - 6,376 € | 611 |
The most popular choice for UCL 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. With 50,000 students, UCL drives strong demand around Bloomsbury between June and September. Spotahome lets you book online from anywhere in the world, so you can secure 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 UCL students because it offers:
At Spotahome we have been helping students find accommodation since 2014, and more than 200,000 have already booked with us.
