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Luxury student apartments near King's College London

For students based at King’s College London’s Strand Campus, Urban Chic’s Covent Garden residences are approximately 10 minutes’ walk away. Choose accommodation on Drury Lane or Long Acre when exploring student apartments near KCL, with the journey measured specifically to the Strand Campus. Founded in 1829, King’s teaches law, business, humanities and health sciences across central London campuses. Check where your teaching takes place before choosing your residence, particularly if your course uses another campus. The Strand journey should not be treated as a guide to every King’s location.

If you are comparing a studio near KCL with other private accommodation, Urban Chic offers fully furnished serviced apartments with all bills, high-speed Wi-Fi and council tax included. No UK guarantor or UK bank account is required. Parents can sign and pay from abroad. Flexible terms begin at one semester, with preferential rates for full academic years. Our 24-hour support is available in English, Chinese and Russian. Optional weekly housekeeping and arranged airport pickup are also available.

Our residences

Our residences by travel time to King's College London

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Drury Lane

Closest

Covent Garden WC2

10 min walk · King's College London

Apartment types
1 and 2 bedroom apartments, approx. 620–740 sq ft
Key features
  • In the heart of Covent Garden
  • Five minutes' walk to LSE
  • Walk to KCL, SOAS, UCL and Birkbeck
  • Theatres, restaurants and shops on the doorstep

From £7,450 per monthexcl. VAT

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Long Acre

Closest

Covent Garden WC2

10 min walk · King's College London

Apartment types
1 bedroom apartments, approx. 430–620 sq ft
Key features
  • On Long Acre in Covent Garden
  • Five minutes' walk to LSE
  • Walk to KCL, SOAS, UCL and Birkbeck
  • Covent Garden and Leicester Square stations close by

From £7,450 per monthexcl. VAT

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Chic Camden

Arlington Road, Camden NW1

20 min Tube · King's College London

Apartment types
1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, approx. 440–1,170 sq ft
Key features
  • Newly completed in 2026
  • Underfloor heating
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • CCTV
  • All-electric with solar power

From £5,950 per monthexcl. VAT

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Aird House

Inverness Terrace, Bayswater W2

30 min Tube · King's College London

Apartment types
1 and 2 bedroom apartments, many with a balcony, approx. 640–920 sq ft
Key features
  • Beside Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
  • Private balconies in most apartments
  • Walk to Imperial, RCA and RCM
  • Central line and Circle line nearby

From £6,450 per monthexcl. VAT

Getting to King's College London

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University Urban Chic residenceApproximate door-to-door times; Tube times include walking to and from stations.

What's included

Everything in one price

  • Fully furnished designer interiors
  • Dedicated study space
  • Bed linen & towels
  • Weekly housekeeping (optional)
  • All utilities
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Council tax
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Washer-dryer
  • Secure entry
  • Arrival welcome pack

No guarantor, easy payment

No UK guarantor needed

  • You do not need a UK guarantor or a UK bank account.
  • Pay per semester or per term in advance.
  • Preferential rates for full academic years.

Accepted payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • International bank transfer

Card payments are processed securely by Stripe. Prices are quoted in pounds sterling (GBP).

24-hour support

Our 24-hour support, in your language

Maintenance

24/7 emergency response. Report an issue at any hour and we arrange the repair.

Administrative assistance

University housing letters, proof of address for opening a bank account, BRP and eVisa paperwork, and council forms.

Concierge

Airport pickup, restaurant bookings, deliveries and housekeeping requests.

Guest support

In English, Mandarin and Russian, by WeChat, WhatsApp, Telegram, phone and email.

Questions

King's College London: student apartment questions

Which residence is closest to KCL’s Strand Campus?

Our Covent Garden residences on Drury Lane and Long Acre are approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the Strand Campus.

Does the 10-minute walk apply to every King's campus?

No. It applies to the Strand Campus only. Confirm your teaching location before choosing your accommodation.

Can I book for a full academic year at King's?

Yes. Urban Chic offers preferential rates for full academic years, with flexible terms starting from one semester.

Will my family need a UK bank account to pay?

No. A UK bank account is not needed, and parents can sign and pay from abroad.

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