South Kensington, SW7
Imperial College student housing — museums at the doorstep.
Residences in Kensington, Marylebone and along the District and Piccadilly lines.
Founded
1907
Students
22,000
Residences nearby
1
From
£310/wk
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Questions Imperial students ask.
Is Kensington affordable for Imperial students?
South Kensington itself runs £400+/week for studios. For £310–395 you can find excellent residences in Marylebone or along the Piccadilly line.
Which Tube line is best for Imperial?
The Piccadilly line runs directly to South Kensington from King's Cross, Russell Square, and Holborn.
Do Imperial residences have proper workspace?
Imperial workloads demand a dedicated desk. All our studios ship with full-depth workstations.
Can I keep my residence during summer research?
Yes — weekly billing continues through summer. No need to find a separate summer sublet.
Is cycling practical from Imperial to most residences?
Yes. The Cycle Superhighway 9 runs through Hyde Park to Kensington, and Santander Bikes docks are 2 minutes from every Apartius residence.
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