Private apartments for students in Central London
Fully furnished. All bills included. No UK guarantor required. 24-hour support in English, Chinese, Russian and Arabic.
Arrive with a suitcase. Everything else is ready.
No furniture to buy, no bills to set up, no guarantor to find. Your apartment is ready the day you land.
What you bring
What's waiting for you
Usually on your to-do list
With Urban Chic
Usually on your to-do list: Find a UK guarantor
With Urban Chic: No guarantor needed
Usually on your to-do list: Pass credit and reference checks
With Urban Chic: No UK credit history needed
Usually on your to-do list: Buy furniture, bedding and kitchenware
With Urban Chic: Fully furnished and equipped
Usually on your to-do list: Open energy, water and internet accounts
With Urban Chic: All bills and Wi-Fi included
Usually on your to-do list: Register for council tax
With Urban Chic: Handled for you
Usually on your to-do list: Arrange cleaning
With Urban Chic: Weekly housekeeping available
Usually on your to-do list: Sort out transport from the airport
With Urban Chic: Airport pickup arranged on request
| Feature |  Urban Chic | Student halls | Renting through an agent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private apartment, not a shared corridor | Yes | Sometimes | Yes |
| Fully furnished, linen and kitchenware included | Yes | Partly | Rarely |
| All bills, Wi-Fi and council tax included | Yes | Usually | No |
| No UK guarantor needed | Yes | Sometimes | Rarely |
| Stay one semester or a full year | Yes | Fixed academic year | Usually 12 months |
| Weekly housekeeping | Available | No | No |
| 24-hour support in English, Chinese, Russian and Arabic | Yes | Limited | No |
| Move in within days | Yes | Limited | Weeks |
General comparison of typical London options; individual providers vary.
Tell us your university and dates. We'll have your apartment ready.
Study abroad in London
Coming to London for a summer program, a semester abroad or a full academic year? Our private apartments are fully furnished with every bill and Wi-Fi included, so you arrive with a suitcase and head straight to class. Prices are in British pounds, with an approximate US dollar figure as a guide.
Mid-June to end of July
London accommodation for 3–4 week summer programs, including LSE summer school accommodation and summer courses at King's College London and UCL.
A private London apartment for one semester abroad, with check-in and check-out set around your program dates.
September – May
Stay the whole year in the same apartment. No UK guarantor or UK credit history needed.
Drury Lane and Long Acre, close to the Strand, Aldwych and Holborn
5 min
LSE
10 min
King's College London
20 min
UCL
From Chic Camden and Aird House it is a short Tube ride.
From £5,950 a month (US$7,750 approx.), excl. VAT, for semester and academic-year stays. Summer rates on request.
For parents
Secure buildings
Secure entry to every building, with keys or a door code sent before arrival.
24/7 support
Our team answers day and night, by phone, WhatsApp or email.
Cleaning included
Your student's apartment is professionally cleaned during the stay.
One invoice
Rent, bills and Wi-Fi on a single invoice, simple for parents or a sponsor.
Flexible payment
Pay by card or bank transfer. Parents can pay directly.
Airport pick-up
A driver can meet your student at Heathrow or Gatwick on request.
Summer 2027
Tell us your program dates and group size and we will suggest the right apartment.
Our Drury Lane and Long Acre residences in Covent Garden are about 5 minutes' walk from LSE and about 10 minutes' walk from King's College London on the Strand. UCL is about 20 minutes on foot. From Chic Camden and Aird House it is a 20–30 minute Tube ride.
Yes. Groups of four usually choose a 3-bedroom apartment at Chic Camden, or a 2-bedroom apartment with two friends sharing each bedroom. Tell us your group size and dates and we will suggest the best fit, with one booking and one invoice for the group.
Yes. Electricity, heating, water, council tax and Wi-Fi are all included in the price. There are no accounts to set up.
Yes. Parents or a sponsor can pay by card or bank transfer, and we send one invoice for the whole stay. No UK guarantor or UK credit history is needed.
Yes. We welcome summer stays of 3–4 weeks from mid-June to the end of July, timed around summer programs. Summer 2027 is open for enquiries now, and groups are welcome.
Urban Chic is an independent accommodation provider and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, any university. University names are used only to describe location.
Our residences
Each apartment is private and self-contained, with its own kitchen and bathroom. Choose the neighbourhood that suits your university and the way you like to live.
Arlington Road, Camden NW1
From £5,950 per month(approx. US$7,750)excl. VAT
Inverness Terrace, Bayswater W2
From £6,450 per month(approx. US$8,400)excl. VAT
Covent Garden WC2
From £7,450 per month(approx. US$9,700)excl. VAT
Covent Garden WC2
From £7,450 per month(approx. US$9,700)excl. VAT
Universities near our apartments
Find your university to see the travel time from each of our three locations. Choosing a university reorders the residences above by travel time.
Bloomsbury
Founded in 1826, UCL is known for research, architecture, engineering, medicine and economics.
Strand / Holborn
A specialist social sciences university known for economics, finance, law and politics.
Strand / Holborn
Founded in 1829, King's teaches law, business, humanities and health sciences across central London campuses.
South Kensington
A university specialising in science, engineering, medicine and business.
King's Cross / Camden
An art and design college known for fashion, fine art, graphic design and product design.
Marylebone / Regent's Park
A private university in Regent's Park known for business, fashion, psychology and liberal arts.
South Kensington
A postgraduate-only university specialising in art and design.
Bloomsbury
Specialising in Asia, Africa and the Middle East through languages, law, economics and politics.
City / East London
Known for business at Bayes Business School, law, journalism and health.
Marylebone / Regent's Park
Known for media, architecture, business and law, with teaching in the West End.
King's Cross / Camden
The UK's largest veterinary school, with a campus in Camden.
City / East London
A Russell Group university known for law, medicine, engineering and economics.
Bloomsbury
Known for evening and part-time degrees for working students.
Marylebone / Regent's Park
One of the world's leading conservatoires, located in Marylebone.
Marylebone / Regent's Park
A postgraduate business school offering MBA, Masters in Management and Finance study.
South Kensington
A conservatoire for performance and composition in South Kensington, next to the Royal Albert Hall.
Approximate door-to-door times; Tube times include walking to and from stations.
What's included
24-hour support
24/7 emergency response. Report an issue at any hour and we arrange the repair.
University housing letters, proof of address for opening a bank account, BRP and eVisa paperwork, and council forms.
Airport pickup, restaurant bookings, deliveries and housekeeping requests.
In English, Mandarin, Russian and Arabic, by WeChat, WhatsApp, Telegram, phone and email.
Who this suits
For parents
Many of our student stays are arranged by parents. This is what you can expect from us.
Secure entry, private apartments and well-lit, central streets. Chic Camden also has CCTV.
A single monthly or semester price covering rent, utilities, Wi-Fi and council tax. No separate bills to set up.
Urban Chic was established in London in 2015 and manages every apartment directly.
You will have one named person to contact about your child's stay.
We keep you informed before arrival, at move-in and throughout the stay, in your language.
Our 24-hour support responds to urgent issues at any hour, arranges repairs and contacts you when needed.
The contract can be signed and paid by the parent from outside the UK.
No guarantor, easy payment
Card payments are processed securely by Stripe. Prices are quoted in pounds sterling (GBP).
How it works
Tell us your university, dates and budget by form, WeChat, WhatsApp or Telegram.
We show you the apartment on a live video call at a time that suits you.
We send your booking details and contract to review and sign online.
Pay per semester or for the full year, from the UK or abroad.
We can meet you at the airport. Your apartment is ready when you arrive.
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Parent
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Student
Questions
Yes. Full academic year bookings are welcome and come with preferential rates.
One semester for term-time stays. Summer program stays of 3–4 weeks are available from mid-June to the end of July. Longer stays can be arranged and extended, subject to availability.
Yes. Tell us your course start and end dates and we will set your check-in and check-out around them, subject to availability.
No. No UK guarantor is required, and you do not need a UK bank account.
A refundable security deposit is taken before arrival. The amount depends on the apartment and length of stay and is confirmed in your quote.
Furnishings, bed linen and towels, all utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi and council tax. Weekly housekeeping and airport pickup can be added.
Yes, visitors are welcome. Please agree any overnight guests with us in advance so the apartment's occupancy limit is respected.
Cancellation terms depend on the rate and length of stay. They are set out clearly in your quote before you pay.
Yes. A parent can sign the contract and pay from abroad, including by international bank transfer.
If you keep your apartment over the summer, your belongings stay in place. If you leave between years, ask us and we will advise on storage options.
Yes, subject to availability. Many students arrive a week or two early to settle in. Tell us your flight and we can arrange airport pickup.
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