Finding Student Accommodation on a Budget in Rochester

Studying in Medway or London and still looking for affordable student housing? Here’s some valuable info on how to make your money go further.

If you’re weighing up student accommodation in Rochester, cost is probably the first question on your mind. It’s a fair question since rent will be one of your biggest outgoings as a student.

The good news is that purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Rochester has changed what ‘student housing’ actually means. Rather than a draughty shared house with a landlord who’s hard to reach, PBSA offers modern, secure buildings designed specifically around student life, often with weekly rent which already includes the bills.

So how much does student accommodation in Rochester really cost, and what do you get for your money? Let’s take Rochester Student Village as an example, situated a 20 minute bus ride away from the University of Greenwich’s Medway campus and just a 15-minute walk from Rochester railway station, offering easy access to London.

What kind of room are you getting and how much does they cost?

At Rochester Student Village, rent is priced per person, per week, making it easy to budget whether you’re comparing rooms or splitting costs with housemates. Here’s what you can currently expect to pay:

Classic En-Suite rooms start from £130 per person, per week (around £563 a month), offering your own private bedroom and bathroom within a shared house.

Deluxe En-Suite rooms start from £135 per person, per week (around £585 a month), providing extra space compared to Classic En-Suite rooms.

Premier En-Suite rooms are bigger still and sit at the top of the range from £140 per person, per week (around £607 a month).

Because rent is usually charged in 4 or 10 instalments, it’s worth thinking about how you’ll budget for these in line with your student loan. And because your contract covers the whole year in one agreement, there’s no scrambling to find separate accommodation for the exam period or re-signing a lease every few months.

A Deluxe En-Suite room at Rochester Student Village

Are bills included in student accommodation?

One of the biggest advantages of managed student accommodation over private rentals is price certainty. With Rochester Student Village, your weekly rent is designed to be an all-inclusive figure, so what you see is genuinely what you pay: no surprise bills landing on the doormat halfway through term!

That means your rent covers essentials like water, electricity and heating, so you’re not stuck budgeting for a winter energy spike. High-speed WiFi is included too, which matters when you’re relying on it for lectures, assignments and everything in between. On top of utilities, you’re paying for a great location as much as a room. Rochester Student Village sits right by the River Medway, with the fresh air and views that come with it, and you’re just a short walk from the brand new local outdoor gym facilities to help you keep fit and let off steam in between lectures, coursework, and exams.

Compare that to a private rental, where you’re often juggling separate accounts for gas, electricity, water and broadband – each with their own contracts, price rises, and admin – and the value of an all-inclusive student accommodation rent becomes clear. It’s one predictable payment, which makes budgeting as a student far less stressful.

Ready to secure your room at Rochester Student Village?

Rochester Student Village offers some of the most competitively priced en-suite rooms in the area, without compromising on location.

With all-inclusive weekly rent, secure modern accommodation, and convenient access to the Medway campus and rail links to London, Rochester Student Village makes it easy to find a room that fits your budget, whether you’re studying in Medway or in the capital. Rooms are going fast, so browse our current availabilities and get ready to start your journey at Rochester Student Village today!