Student houses in Exeter for 2027/28
Student Home Sorted brings Exeter's student houses from the city's letting agents into one place, so your group can compare them side by side and pick one together.
Prices updated October 2026. Prices are per person per week, with an estimate for bills where they aren't included.
Prices and walk times by area
| Area | Typical price | Walk to Streatham |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania 50 homes | £242 from £195 | 19 min |
| City Centre 23 homes | £233 from £150 | 30 min |
| Mount Pleasant 13 homes | £190 from £135 | 28 min |
| St James 12 homes | £227 from £130 | 22 min |
| St Davids 10 homes | £199 from £157 | 35 min |
| Newtown 8 homes | £152 from £125 | 28 min |
| St Leonards 4 homes | £178 from £145 | 36 min |
| Heavitree 2 homes | £159 from £121 | 42 min |
The main student areas
Pennsylvania
The most popular area for second and third years: big houses, close to Streatham, lots of students on every street.
City Centre
Flats and houses near the shops, bars and Central station. Further from Streatham but close to everything else.
Mount Pleasant
Quieter streets between Pennsylvania and Heavitree with good value bigger houses.
St James
Right by St James station and a short walk to campus. Popular with first years moving out of halls.
St Davids
Near Exeter St Davids station. Handy for trains home, a longer walk up the hill to campus.
Newtown
Some of the cheapest student houses in Exeter, close to St Luke's and the city centre.
St Leonards
Leafy and quiet, close to St Luke's campus and the river.
Heavitree
Cheaper and quieter, best for St Luke's students and anyone happy to bus or cycle.
Sizes
Most Exeter student houses are 4 to 8 bedrooms, and 6 and 7 beds are the most common. If your group is an unusual size, it's often easier to find one or two extra housemates than to find a house that fits exactly. You can do both in Student Home Sorted.
What we show for every house
- The real weekly price each, with bills
- Walk times to Streatham, St Luke's and town, worked out along real paths and hills
- Bathrooms per person
- When we last checked it with the agent
- A direct link to book a viewing
Questions students ask
When should I start looking for a student house in Exeter?
Most groups start looking from October to January for the following September. The most popular houses in Pennsylvania and St James go first, so it helps to sort your group early.
How much is a student house in Exeter per week?
In autumn 2026 a typical student house for 2027/28 costs around £190 to £245 per person per week including bills, depending on the area. Newtown and Heavitree are usually cheapest; Pennsylvania is the most expensive.
Which area is best for Streatham campus?
Pennsylvania and St James are the closest student areas to Streatham, typically under 20 to 25 minutes on foot.
Does Student Home Sorted charge students?
No. It's free for students. You book viewings and sign contracts directly with the letting agent.