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Luxury student apartments near Royal College of Art

The Royal College of Art is a postgraduate-only art and design university. For students considering accommodation for study in Kensington, Aird House on Inverness Terrace is approximately 25 minutes’ walk away via Kensington Gardens. Urban Chic’s Bayswater residence sits beside Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Our Covent Garden residences are another option, approximately 30 minutes away by Tube, including walking to and from stations. When comparing student apartments near the RCA, confirm your course’s teaching location: the journey information here relates to Kensington rather than every possible study destination.

Urban Chic provides private, fully furnished serviced apartments in central London, with terms from one semester and preferential rates for full academic years. All bills, high-speed Wi-Fi and council tax are included. You do not need a UK guarantor or a UK bank account, and parents can sign and pay from abroad. Our 24-hour support is available in English, Chinese and Russian. Weekly housekeeping is optional, and airport pickup can be arranged when planning your arrival for postgraduate study.

Our residences

Our residences by travel time to Royal College of Art

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Aird House

Closest

Inverness Terrace, Bayswater W2

25 min walk, via Kensington Gardens · Royal College of Art

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

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Drury Lane

Covent Garden WC2

30 min Tube · Royal College of Art

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

Covent Garden WC2

30 min Tube · Royal College of Art

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

35 min Tube · Royal College of Art

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

Getting to Royal College of Art

Map showing Royal College of Art and Urban Chic residences in Camden, Bayswater and Covent Garden35 min Tube25 min walk30 min TubeChic Camden, NW1Aird House, Bayswater W2Covent Garden WC2Royal College of Art
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

Royal College of Art: student apartment questions

Which residence has the shortest listed journey to the RCA in Kensington?

Aird House in Bayswater is approximately 25 minutes’ walk away via Kensington Gardens.

Do these RCA journey times apply to my teaching location?

The listed journeys relate to Kensington. Confirm where your course is taught before choosing a residence.

Can I arrange accommodation for a postgraduate academic year?

Yes. Preferential rates are available for full academic years, and flexible terms start from one semester.

Can my family sign and pay while I prepare for RCA study?

Yes. Parents can sign and pay from abroad. No UK guarantor or UK bank account is needed.

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