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All-inclusive student housing in London.
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Locations
Our homes across London.
TheAlbaLondon
Canada Water is a waterside neighbourhood in South East London. The Jubilee Line and Overground connect you to The city, Canary Wharf & Bermondsey in minutes. Now home to Morro.
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Blackhorse Road is a bustling neighbourhood in North East London. With fast connections on the Victoria Line and Walthamstow wetlands as a tranquil backdrop, it’s the perfect place for Morro.
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A new way to live at uni.
At a glance.
• Morro has studios to rent in Walthamstow (The Altham) and Canada Water (The Alba), both a short tube from central London's top universities.
• Every apartment is private, with its own kitchen and bathroom, unlike shared cluster flats common in private student accommodation.
• Rent includes Wi-Fi, utilities, a 24/7 gym, study spaces and communal areas, with no separate bills to set up.
• Rolling contracts mean students can stay from 2 months to a full academic year or anything in between, rather than being locked into a fixed full-year contract.
• Morro isn't restricted to students, so it also works for postgraduates, couples, or anyone moving to London alongside a course.
• Studios start from £1,700 per month at The Altham and £2,060 at The Alba, all-inclusive.
Feature | Private student accommodation | Morro
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Private apartment | Private room only | ✓ |
Own kitchen | Often shared or kitchenette | ✓ |
Furnished | ✓ | ✓ |
Bills included | ✓ | ✓ |
Pet friendly | ✗ | ✓ |
Rolling contracts | ✗ | ✓ |
Extensive amenities | Sometimes | ✓ |
On-site maintenance | Usually | ✓ |
24/7 concierge/ security | Usually | ✓ |
Open to non-students | ✗ | ✓ |
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What is Morro?
Morro is here to make renting a little less complicated.
Studios are available to rent in Walthamstow and Canada Water, just a short tube from UCL, King's College London, QMUL and other top London universities.
Every studio comes fully private, with its own kitchen, bathroom, Bosch appliances and a rainfall shower. Bills and Wi-Fi are already folded into the rent, and with rolling contracts, residents can stay from 2 months to as long as they want. There's also access to a 24/7 gym, communal kitchen, lounges, dining areas, co-working and outdoor space.
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Different by design.
How is Morro different from private student accommodation?
Private student accommodation is housing built especially for students, usually with bills and amenities included in the rent, and restricted to students enrolled at a university or college.
Morro takes a different approach: open to anyone, not just students, with more flexibility built in from day one. Here's how the two compare.
Category | Private student accommodation | Morro |
Who can live there | Restricted to students | Anyone: students, professionals, postgrads, couples, pet owners |
Location | Often central city locations near multiple universities | Two locations, Walthamstow and Canada Water, close to central London universities |
Room types | En suites, studios, shared apartments | Private studio apartments, fully furnished, own kitchen and bathroom |
Contracts | Usually fixed to the academic year, 40 to 51 weeks | Rolling, from 2 months to as long as needed |
Bills | Usually included, but broadband speed and utility caps vary | All bills, Wi-Fi and amenities included |
Pet friendly | Typically doesn't allow pets | Pet friendly, cats and dogs welcome |
Amenities | Varies by building and provider | 24/7 gym, cinema, study spaces, lounges, dining, outdoor space |
Support | Hours and services vary by provider | 24/7 concierge, resident app, parcel collection |
Security | Varies by building and provider | Concierge, CCTV, on-site security, secure key fob access |
Events | Organised events for its student community | Regular resident events and free bookable event space |
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From freshers to full-time work.
Who Morro is ideal for.
Not everyone wants the same thing from student housing. Morro's residents are a mix of students and working professionals, so first-years chasing the classic halls experience may find it a less natural fit. Here's who Morro tends to suit best:
• Postgraduate and masters students looking for a quieter, more grown-up environment than typical student housing, with a postgrad community already in the building.
• International students moving to London for the first time, with no unfamiliar utility accounts or contracts to sort before moving in.
• Placement, exchange, or single-semester students, thanks to a rolling contract that starts from just 2 months. No need to commit to a full academic year.
• Students who've outgrown shared housing and are ready for a place of their own, no more communal kitchens or corridor small talk.
Everything you need, every time you need it.
Private bathroom
Power shower
Double bed
Under-bed storage
Fitted wardrobes
Fridge/freezer
Induction hob
Combi microwave/oven
Ample storage
Air cooling and heating
Free Wi-Fi
Ultrafast Wi-Fi
Heating, electricity & water
24/7 front of house
Laundry room
Air cooling throughout
Free superfast Wi-Fi
Quiet zones
Plenty of power outlets
Printing services
Bookable meeting rooms
Video conferencing facilities
Breakout zones
Phone booths
Squat racks
Barbells and dumbells
Stationary bikes
Treadmills
Stretch and mobility zone
Weekly classes
TRX
Private yoga classes
Yoga mats
Infra red pods
Lounge
Kitchen & bar
Study areas
Outdoor terrace
Cinem
Bike store
Regular events
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Pros and cons of Morro for students.
Pros:
Your own private apartment, kitchen and bathroom included, not a shared cluster flat.
A rolling contract from 2 months, so you can leave with 2 months' notice instead of being locked into a full academic year.
Bills, Wi-Fi, gym, study spaces and communal amenities, all wrapped into one monthly payment.
Open to postgraduates, partners and non-students too. Not just undergraduates.
In-house maintenance and front of house team, on hand every day.
No unfamiliar contracts to navigate, especially useful if you're moving to the UK for the first time.
A mixed community of students and working professionals, ideal if you've outgrown the all-student scene.
Cons:
Not built purely around student life.
Just two London locations, Walthamstow and Canada Water, so might not suit every university catchment.
No big, student-only events like a dedicated student building might run.
No dedicated student support services on site, unlike some private student accommodation providers.
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Pros and cons of private student accommodation.
Pros:
Built around student life, with a bigger student community and calendar of events.
Usually right on or close to campus.
More room types available including en-suites, studios and shared apartments
Familiar and well-established, especially for first time renters and international students.
Cons:
Contracts are usually fixed to the academic year, 40 to 51 weeks, with little room to leave early.
Many rooms are shared cluster flats with a communal kitchen, not fully private.
Restricted to enrolled students, so no option to live with a non-studying partner or friend.
Doesn't easily fit a placement, internship, or shorter stay.
Weekly billing can add up to more than a shorter, flexible stay elsewhere.
Choose your apartment.
Morro is designed around you, so our studios come in a range of sizes and layouts. Your kitchen is kitted out with Bosch appliances and our bathrooms feature rainfall showers. All included in the price.
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Hear from some of our residents.
"The building is new, comfortable, and well-maintained, and the reception team is always welcoming and helpful. Being right across from the station makes our daily commute to central London very easy. We’re very happy living here."
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Ebru
Living at The Altham
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Hear from some of our residents.
"Great apartment and lovely staff. I particularly loved the onsite coworking space."
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Ambuj
Living at The Altham
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Want to move in?
If you're ready to call Morro home then get started by choosing one of our locations below.
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FAQs
Pretty much everything, all covered in one monthly fee.
Included in most Morro buildings:
All utility bills, including electricity, gas, heating and water, are folded into one monthly payment with no separate accounts to set up.
High-speed Wi-Fi is included from move-in, with no broadband contract to arrange.
Designer furniture often includes a double bed, bedside tables, fitted wardrobes, sofa and/or armchair, and plenty of storage.
A fully equipped gym, with cardio and strength equipment, is accessible 24/7, so residents don't need a separate gym membership.
Concierge or 24/7 security provides a staffed presence around the clock.
Comfortable lounges give residents communal spaces to unwind, socialise or work outside the apartment.
Co-working spaces include spacious desks, bookable meeting rooms and quiet zones for calls or focused work.
Shared kitchens and dining areas are available for cooking together, hosting, or enjoying a meal outside the apartment.
A bookable cinema room is available for film nights or watching sport with neighbours.
Regular resident events include organised socials and get-togethers throughout the year.
A dedicated on-site maintenance team handles repairs and issues quickly, rather than through an external contractor.
Secure parcel collection and storage means deliveries don't get missed or left outside.
Outdoor space, such as a rooftop terrace, courtyard or garden, gives residents somewhere to relax outside without leaving the building.
Bike storage offers a secure space to store a bike without keeping it in the apartment.
Climate control, with air cooling in most apartments, lets residents manage the temperature themselves.
Laundry facilities are provided at both buildinga, though the setup varies. The Altham has a laundry room on each floor, and The Alba's studios come with their own washer dryer.
Yes, especially if you want more space and independence than typical student housing offers. You'll join a community of masters and postgraduate students, close to world class universities across London, so your bed to class commute is a short one. All-inclusive, with a friendly onsite team, it's a relaxed, grown-up alternative to typical student housing.
Morro's contracts are rolling by design. You can stay from as little as two months, whether that's a full academic year, a single semester, or a postgraduate placement. If your course runs on an unusual timeline, or you need something bespoke, get in touch with the team directly.
Getting to lectures is quick from either building.
The Alba
Address: 8 Mulberry Walk, London SE16 6BL
A quick 5-minute walk from Canada Water tube, giving you fast connections across South and Central London.
15 minutes to King's College London Strand & Guy's Campus
20 minutes to KCL Waterloo campus
25 minutes to Goldsmiths and the University of Greenwich
25 minutes to South Bank University
35 minutes to UCL East
40 minutes to UCL main campus
The Altham
Address: 1 Blackhorse Ln, London E17 6DS
Next to Blackhorse Road station, access the Victoria Line with fast, direct connections across London.
20 minutes to SOAS & Birkbeck
30 minutes to UCL's Bloomsbury campus
30 minutes to UCL East and UAL Central St Martins
30 minutes to QMUL
35 minutes to King's College London
Yes. Every building has a 24/7 concierge, CCTV, secure key fob access, and a resident app, so you're covered around the clock.
Very, that's the point. Your studio is fully set up before move-in, so there's nothing to build and nothing to figure out on the day. Utilities and Wi-Fi are already connected. The concierge team is on hand to welcome you in, show you around, and answer any questions, whether you're moving from another city or arriving from abroad. The bed, storage and kitchen appliances are already fitted, just bring the smaller things like a duvet, bed sheets and kitchen utensils.
Only if you want to. Every Morro apartment is private, with its own bathroom and kitchen. When you do want company, the state-of-the-art gym, yoga studio, workspaces, lounge area and chef style kitchen are right there, shared with other residents.
People from a range of ages and backgrounds live at Morro, including working professionals across London and a postgraduate community. That means neighbours who aren't all on your course, useful when you're building a network beyond your degree, or just fancy a break from talking about lectures.
The concierge team is on-site around the clock, and maintenance support is available whenever you need it. If something needs fixing, you won't be chasing a landlord, it's handled in-house, quickly. Parcel collection, cleaning, building queries, day to day questions, the team is there for all of it.
Morro regularly host events from sip and paint nights to PT HIIT classes, a relaxed way to meet other residents. Prefer something more intimate? The private event space is free to book for dinner parties, game nights or casual get-togethers. How involved you get is entirely up to you.
Absolutely. The all-inclusive setup means no unfamiliar utility accounts or contracts to sort out in a new country. Your home is ready the moment you arrive. The concierge team is on hand around the clock, and regular community events make it easy to meet people from day one. Moving to London for the first time is a big step, Morro makes the living part the easiest bit.
The Alba is due to open in September 2026, just in time for the 2026/27 academic year.