I am moving to London in September and have questions. (for rent, how much) - City-Data Forum

mintgum84 · 05-11-2013, 07:28 AM

I am scheduled to do my PhD in London starting this Fall. I have been in London many times before, but not for ages.

What is a good amount to budget for rent? food? entertainment?

I am talking ideally in or near Bloomsbury.

Perfect Stranger · 05-12-2013, 07:42 AM

Have you made sure you can afford Bloomsbury as a full-time student? Where will you be studying?

Stewart G. Griffin · 05-12-2013, 10:17 AM

A 1 bed flat in Bloomsbury will cost about £1400 a month. It will be small - about 500sq ft. Add about £800 for living on and you're looking at at least £2200 each month.

You could spend a lot more than that though.

mintgum84 · 05-12-2013, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geography Freak

Have you made sure you can afford Bloomsbury as a full-time student? Where will you be studying?

UCL.

I am flexible in terms of location, but dont want to be in some shack. A mile or two from Bloomsbury.

How about Algate?

Jezer · 05-13-2013, 12:32 AM

It's Aldgate mintgum.

My daughter considered UCL but one thing that did put her off was the accommodation situation.

Best of luck.

mintgum84 · 05-13-2013, 08:01 AM

Aldgate, my bad.

Should be a fun 5 years.

KayleneO · 05-16-2013, 09:50 AM

If you will be attending UCL, areas you may also want to consider are Islington, Camden,Clerkenwell. Accommodation in London is very sub standard, especially on a students budget. I go along with Griffins estimation of how much you will need to live on, although it possible to live on less.

Hengist · 05-18-2013, 05:24 AM

Check out the information and forums here:

The Student Room

If they don't know, nobody does.

mintgum84 · 05-19-2013, 05:36 PM

Thanks dude.

Really looking forward to it. I have been away from London for ages - work took me here and there, but it'll be nice to be a student again.

Vejas · 05-20-2013, 09:05 AM

I'd suggest using rightmove.co.uk if you're looking for private accommodation. Or you could try renting a room in one of the private postgraduate halls for the first year (e.g. GradPad). They tend to be quite expensive (200-350 pounds/week) though. Also, check out gumtree.com. It has loads of private ads for private houseshares etc.