£210 per week
4 beds2 bathsBills included
4-bed furnished house share in Chelmsford
3 bedrooms available in a furnished 4-bed home with 2 bathrooms
64 Victoria Rd, Chelmsford, CM1 1PA
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Compare live student accommodation in Chelmsford, understand the practical trade-offs around ARU, the city centre and station, then build a shortlist around the way you actually want to live.
ARU campusCity centreChelmsford station
Local search areaChelmsford · CM1
Active Nestfy supply20
Current Chelmsford listings found by the live property query.
Average advertised rent£195/wk
Calculated from 20 active priced listings.
Advertised range£135–£308
The current low-to-high weekly range where a valid price is supplied.
Bills included15
Active Chelmsford listings currently marked as including bills.
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Homes in Chelmsford.
The newest active Chelmsford properties are shown below. Live totals use every active Chelmsford listing, not only the first six cards.
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£308 per week
6 beds2 baths
Bright student flat in Chelmsford
A well-presented 6-bedroom student property in Chelmsford, with convenient access to universities, transport and local amenities.
149 Station Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1AA
£147 per week
1 bed3 bathsBills included
Comfortable student home in Chelmsford
A well-presented one-bedroom student property in Chelmsford, with convenient access to universities, transport and local amenities.
174 Grosvenor Street, Chelmsford, CM1 6AL
£199 per week
3 beds1 bath
City-centre student property in Chelmsford
A well-presented 3-bedroom student property in Chelmsford, with convenient access to universities, transport and local amenities.
88 Clarendon Road, Chelmsford, CM1 5AW
£256 per week
4 beds1 bath
Spacious university house in Chelmsford
A well-presented 4-bedroom student property in Chelmsford, with convenient access to universities, transport and local amenities.
43 College Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2AS
£212 per week
4 beds1 bathBills included
Spacious university house in Chelmsford
A well-presented 4-bedroom student property in Chelmsford, with convenient access to universities, transport and local amenities.
13 High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 3AF
A more useful local guide
Near ARU means more than a postcode.
Chelmsford students can compare university-managed accommodation with private rooms, flats and shared houses. The strongest fit depends on the full journey, total cost and whether the property works for your group—not simply the number of minutes shown on a listing.
Compare the total cost
Add rent, household bills, transport, deposits and likely day-to-day spending before deciding which home is genuinely affordable.
Test the route you will really use
Check the journey to ARU, the station, placements, work and shops at the times you expect to travel—including evenings.
Agree the group before the property
Confirm budgets, room expectations, guarantor positions and commitment before anyone pays a holding deposit.
Use the viewing to verify
Check condition, room dimensions, storage, security, noise and every detail that was unclear or absent online.
Common questions
Chelmsford housing, answered.
How much does student accommodation in Chelmsford cost?+
Prices vary by property type, room size, location, tenancy length and whether bills are included. The live Nestfy listings above show current advertised weekly prices where available, so compare the full expected cost rather than rent alone.
Where do students live in Chelmsford?+
Students compare university-managed accommodation, private rooms, flats and shared houses around the ARU campus, city centre, station and nearby residential areas. The best location depends on the real walking or transport route to campus, work and everyday amenities.
Is there accommodation on the ARU Chelmsford campus?+
Yes. ARU operates Chelmsford Student Village on campus. Students can also consider private rented accommodation elsewhere in Chelmsford when they want a different property type, location or group setup.
When should I start looking for a student house in Chelmsford?+
Start researching early enough to agree your budget, housemates and essential requirements, but avoid signing simply because a listing feels urgent. Availability changes throughout the year, so a prepared and focused search is more useful than rushing.
Are bills normally included in Chelmsford student rent?+
Some properties include selected household bills and others charge rent only. Check exactly which services are included, whether a fair-usage limit applies and how the total monthly cost compares with other homes.
Do full-time students pay Council Tax in Chelmsford?+
Chelmsford City Council can disregard qualifying full-time students for Council Tax purposes. The outcome depends on the household and each resident's status, so students should check the current council guidance and provide the requested evidence.
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