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St Columbas Close, Coventry, CV1 4BX, United Kingdom
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Picking student accommodation is one of those decisions that can have a bigger effect on university life than you might expect. Your commute, where you buy groceries, how easily you can get into town and whether you have somewhere to unwind all become part of the weekly routine. The Residence Coventry puts students close to the city centre, universities, public transport and the places they'll use regularly, making day-to-day life fairly straightforward.
The Residence student accommodation offers private studios as well as a two-bedroom apartment, so students can choose between living independently and sharing with someone they know. Rooms come furnished, utility bills are included, and the building has shared spaces for relaxing and spending time with other residents. For students comparing accommodation in Coventry, it offers a practical mix of private living space and facilities within the building.
University accommodation becomes your base for much more than sleeping. It's where you'll cook between lectures, work on assignments, have friends over and switch off at the end of a long day. The Residence caters to those different parts of student life without making the accommodation itself feel complicated.
Students can choose from several studio layouts, each with its own kitchen and bathroom, or opt for the Premium 2 Bed Apartment and share the wider living space with another student. Studios suit those who prefer to keep everything in one private space, while the two-bedroom option gives you company without requiring you to share your bedroom.
There are also shared areas around the property for time away from your room. A lounge, cinema room, pool table and outdoor courtyards give residents somewhere to meet friends or take a break from coursework. The on-site gym and other practical facilities mean that some of the things you need during the week are available without having to travel elsewhere.
Address: The Residence, St Columbas Close, Coventry CV1 4BX, United Kingdom
The Residence is close to Coventry city centre, so many everyday errands can be fitted around your university timetable rather than requiring a separate trip. Sainsbury's on Trinity Street is nearby for groceries, while Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre has shops, cafés and restaurants for days when you want to spend some time in town.
There are plenty of places to eat nearby too. Cosy Club and Turtle Bay Coventry are options for meals with friends, while cafés around Cathedral Lanes are handy when you want a coffee or a quick break between classes.
Getting around Coventry is also fairly simple. Pool Meadow Bus Station is close to the property and connects students with different parts of the city and surrounding areas. Coventry Rail Station is useful for longer journeys, including trips home during weekends and university holidays.
There are quieter options when you want a break from the city centre. Greyfriars Green provides some open space outdoors, while Coventry Central Library gives students another place to work when they don't want to study in their room. PureGym Coventry Bishop Street is nearby for regular workouts, and Coventry NHS Walk-in Centre provides access to medical services when needed.
The Residence Coventry gives students a choice between private studios and shared apartment living, backed by facilities that cover some of the more practical parts of university life. Its city-centre location is another advantage for students who would rather keep their commute and everyday errands short.
Some of the reasons students choose The Residence student accommodation include:
The Residence Coventry has several studio options alongside a two-bedroom apartment. The studios offer private kitchens and bathrooms, while the two-bedroom apartment gives each resident a private bedroom with shared living space.
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Room Type |
Weekly Rent |
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Premium 2 Bed Apartment |
From £178 |
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Executive Studio |
From £190 |
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Premium Studio |
From £202 |
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Deluxe Studio |
From £207 |
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Premium Balcony Studio |
From £210 |
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Executive Studio Plus |
From £217 |
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Super Deluxe Studio |
From £220 |
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Deluxe Balcony Studio |
From £277 |
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Premium Mezzanine Studio |
From £330 |
Weekly prices may change according to tenancy length and room availability. All rooms are fully furnished, with Wi-Fi and utility bills included within the rent.
The weekly rent covers several household costs, so students have fewer separate bills to arrange after moving in.
Your rent includes:
With these costs included, it's easier to work out how much you'll need to set aside for accommodation each week and month.
The Residence has shared spaces for socialising, along with facilities that cover fitness, laundry and basic day-to-day needs.
Residents can spend time outside their rooms in several shared areas, including:
The cinema room and pool table offer options for downtime, while the lounge and courtyards provide more informal spaces to sit and chat with other residents.
An on-site gym gives residents a place to work out without having to travel across Coventry. It can be useful for fitting exercise around lectures and study sessions.
The Residence has security and maintenance services in place to support residents throughout the academic year.
On-site laundry facilities are available within the property, so residents can handle their regular washing without making a separate trip elsewhere.
The Residence is wheelchair accessible and includes accommodation suitable for students with different accessibility requirements.
The Residence Coventry is within reach of Coventry University and the University of Warwick's Warwick Business School. The distance to each campus can help you work out what the daily commute might look like before choosing your room.
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University |
Distance |
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Coventry University – Main Campus |
1.96 miles |
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The University of Warwick – Warwick Business School |
4.83 miles |
If you've secured your university place through Clearing, accommodation is often the next item on the list. Room availability can change as more students confirm their places, so leaving your search until late in the process may limit your choice.
The Residence offers both private studios and a Premium 2 Bed Apartment, giving students a couple of different ways to live. If you're applying through Clearing, checking the available rooms soon after confirming your university place can give you more time to compare the options and choose one that fits your budget.
The Residence is close to the main transport links in Coventry, which is useful for students travelling to university, heading into the city or making longer journeys during the holidays.
Pool Meadow Bus Station provides bus services around Coventry and nearby areas. Coventry Rail Station is useful for longer trips, including journeys towards Birmingham, London and other parts of the UK. For shorter journeys, the central location also means that several destinations can be reached on foot.
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Transport |
Details |
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Railway Station |
Coventry Rail Station |
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Bus Station |
Pool Meadow Bus Station |
Walking can be a practical alternative for shorter trips around the city centre, particularly when you don't need to carry much or are heading somewhere nearby.
Keeping up with exercise is easier when there's a gym close to where you live.
The city centre is close enough for regular grocery trips as well as shopping and picking up everyday essentials.
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Supermarket
Students living away from home may occasionally need access to medical services, and there's a walk-in centre nearby.
There are several places close by for a quick coffee, lunch between classes or an evening meal with friends.
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When studying in your room isn't working for you, Coventry's Central Library offers another place to read, revise or work on assignments.
Greyfriars Green gives residents somewhere to get outside when they want a break from lectures or time spent indoors.
Students can also find places nearby for an evening with friends.
The Residence suits students who want a private living space but don't necessarily want to live far from the centre of Coventry. Most of the accommodation consists of studios with their own kitchens and bathrooms, while the Premium 2 Bed Apartment offers an option for students who would rather share their wider living space with someone else.
The included electricity, gas, heating, water and Wi-Fi also mean fewer household bills to manage during the year. An on-site gym, laundry, cinema room, lounge and outdoor courtyards cover some of the things students typically look for beyond their room, while Pool Meadow Bus Station and Coventry Rail Station make getting around easier.
If you're comparing The Residence student accommodation in Coventry with other options in Coventry, it's worth looking at the room prices alongside the facilities, location and bills included in the rent.
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Premium Balcony Studio
Tenancy 51 week
2 Tenancy options
From£250 /week

Deluxe Balcony Studio
Tenancy 51 week
1 Tenancy options
From£250 /week

Premium 2 Bed Apartment
Tenancy 51 week | 44 week
2 Tenancy options
From£178 /week

Executive Studio
Tenancy 51 week | 44 week
4 Tenancy options
From£190 /week
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RA
I’ve been living here for just over two months, and although my stay started a little rocky with some issues in my room, I have to say the way the staff handled everything was absolutely amazing. Lena and Jessica were both incredibly kind and understanding — they moved me to a temporary studio while sorting things out and genuinely cared about how I was feeling during the process. Their support made a huge difference. The building itself is lovely — clean, modern, and in a great location. The atmosphere is friendly, and the community here feels really welcoming. Whenever I’ve had any issues, the team has always been quick and helpful in resolving them. Overall, I’d genuinely recommend The Residence, Coventry to anyone looking for a place with great staff, a supportive environment, and a real sense of community. Reema
Rabiyya Ahmed
Nice, spacious rooms and building is in a nice quiet area. The balcony in my room helps me enjoy fresh air without going outside. The friendly, easy-going staff help with bringing up parcels and have kept residents engaged during the pandemic with fun online activities where prizes are won. Highly recommend. I've attached the lovely view from my balcony.
Stacie I Chidiobi
I have been living at The Residence for the past two years, and my stay has been absolutely fantastic. From the start, the staff have made me feel so welcome, especially Lena and Jess, who are incredibly kind and always go the extra mile to accommodate any request. Their support has truly enhanced my experience here. One of the standout perks is the free bus pass for the year, which has been incredibly useful for getting around Coventry and beyond. The location of The Residence is another major advantage—it’s in a prime spot, close to town, and with excellent transport links, making it easy to access everything you need. My room has been nothing short of exceptional. It’s spacious, comfortable, and luxurious, providing a relaxing environment that’s perfect for both studying and unwinding. Considering the quality of the accommodation and the amenities, it’s also excellent value for money. Overall, The Residence has exceeded my expectations in every way. It combines comfort, convenience, and outstanding service, making it, in my opinion, the best student accommodation in Coventry. I highly recommend it to any student looking for a great place to live.
Kira B
*Edited as didn't realise it wasn't published a few years ago as went against Google Policy apparently * Very disappointed with my experience here. The place has really gone downhill — one manager and a receptionist have already left, and the new receptionist I dealt with was quite rude. There was a miscommunication about my move-out date; I wasn’t aware that I had to leave on the 2nd of September when my contract stated the 10th. Instead of explaining politely, she told me to leave. Thankfully, I contacted Homes for Students and spoke with Matthew, who was understanding and allowed me an extra day to pack. When I first moved in (Sept 2021), there were already several issues with my room — the shower water pressure was very poor, the hob didn’t work, and the toilet flush broke (Room 24). I reported these problems multiple times and was told engineers would come out, but no one did until I made repeated complaints. Security has also been a concern. We had two robberies within two months, including one where someone came in from outside and removed the TV from the common room near reception. Only recently was a new fob system added to improve security. Compared to my previous accommodation, Gulson Gardens, this place feels much less safe — they had security on-site overnight, while here there’s none. The costs are unreasonable too — £42 for a lost or forgotten key, whereas Gulson Gardens only charged £6 and would let you in for free if you locked yourself out. Hardly any communal activities or events took place during the year; even Diwali was cancelled due to “lack of funding.” The overall condition of the building isn’t great either — dirty walls, old furniture, and an extremely uncomfortable mattress. The wooden panel behind the bed also makes it hard to sit up and watch TV. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this accommodation. There are much better and more secure student options available elsewhere
Daniel Kirk
AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!! I needed somewhere to stay during this pandemic so I could isolate myself from my elderly and continue to go to work. I booked the apartment through booking.com as a "secret deal" I can see why they wanted to keep it secret. The pictures advertised on booking.com show a nice modern building, upon arrival I was greeted to a construction site. The "free parking" as advertised is non-existent so If you have a car don’t expect park anywhere easily. Having to drag my case over wires and round the slalom of cones to get into reception I was greeted by somebody sitting on the reception desk. I was handed my room card and shown to my apartment on the 4th floor. Upon getting to the lift, the light fixtures were hanging down inside and looked sketchy to say the least. When I got to the room, initially I was impressed. It was modern and I thought I could deal with the construction site outside. Only issue straight away was the heat it was like a sauna in there. But I had a balcony and thought I could open the door problem solved. I then realised I was sharing the balcony with the room next door and they were having a party so smoking and drinking loud music. Must have been a "lockdown" party. So, sat in room that was easily 25 degrees plus with a little window that I was told was broke or they couldn’t find the key depended on who I was asking. I went for a drink opened a kitchen cupboard got a glass and when I shut the door the cupboard next to me and fell of just missing my face and landing on my foot. After looking around I began to see all the problems with the room that was not obvious upon first glance. All of this within the first hour of being there. I requested my money back as "The Residence" is clearly still a construction site and I didn’t feel safe being there. Booking.com, advised me to stay there 1 night and they will resolve it with management in the morning. Next morning my booking was cancelled by the property, so I got my cases and left straight away. Now this all happened on the 12/04/2020 its now 02/05/2020 and both booking.com and the residence have not refunded my any money back even after cancelling it and me requesting it back several times. I’m now being ignored by the residence who have told booking.com that my booking was cancelled in "error" and I stayed at the property despite showing booking.com the messages to say I had left. Currently I’m owed £785.44 I know this is a long review, but I just want to warn anybody that is thinking dealing with this company. I’m disappointed as I’ve just booking.com many times in the past with no problems but now I have one they seem it just shrug any responsibility. Luckily, I have already screenshotted all my messages on booking.com to the property and recorded every call, took plenty of photos of the apartment and the outside. ONCE THE RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED, I HOPE PEOPLE REMEMBER THE TYPE OF COMPANIES THAT TOOK ADVANTAGE OF PEOPLE DURING THE CRYSIS
RA
I’ve been living here for just over two months, and although my stay started a little rocky with some issues in my room, I have to say the way the staff handled everything was absolutely amazing. Lena and Jessica were both incredibly kind and understanding — they moved me to a temporary studio while sorting things out and genuinely cared about how I was feeling during the process. Their support made a huge difference. The building itself is lovely — clean, modern, and in a great location. The atmosphere is friendly, and the community here feels really welcoming. Whenever I’ve had any issues, the team has always been quick and helpful in resolving them. Overall, I’d genuinely recommend The Residence, Coventry to anyone looking for a place with great staff, a supportive environment, and a real sense of community. Reema
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Deposits vary by property and your deposit is placed into a deposit protection scheme, where it is held safely throughout the academic year and will be returned to you at the end of your contract subject to the contract terms. The deposit you pay when making the application cannot be used towards a rent instalment as this is secured with a deposit protection scheme for the duration of your tenancy.
Our full termination policy is within your online account. You can cancel your tenancy agreement for up to 7 days after the date of your booking (the Initial Cancellation Period). We will refund the full security deposit. Please note, £20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover any international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-UK banks. If you wish to cancel your tenancy agreement after the initial cancellation period or after your tenancy has started, you will be responsible for paying the rent and any applicable fees for the full tenancy period. However, if you find a replacement tenant who is approved by the landlord and has paid both the deposit and rent, your liability will be limited to the time until the replacement tenant takes over payment. The tenancy termination will only be confirmed once the replacement tenant has completed these payments. If a replacement tenant is found, there will be a £50 fee for updating the contract, which you’ll need to pay within 14 days or it will be taken from your deposit. Once the new tenancy begins, the landlord will release you from your tenancy agreement.
Prestige Student Living do not charge a booking fee. When you accept your room offer, you’ll be asked to pay a deposit to secure your room which is secured with a deposit protection service and refunded at the end of your tenancy.
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