Student accommodation in Leeds city centre
The Foundry is a student accommodation in Leeds, located at Cavendish Street, Leeds, LS3 1BN, in a central area of the city within easy reach of both universities. The residence offers 239 fully furnished en-suite rooms and self-contained studios, with all utility bills included and internet up to 200Mbps. Leeds train station is within walking distance of the property.
Location and transport links
The Foundry is on Cavendish Street in central Leeds, within easy walking distance of the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University and Leeds train station.
- University of Leeds — within walking distance of the property
- Leeds Beckett University (City Campus) — within walking distance of the property
- Leeds Beckett University (Headingley Campus) — accessible by bus
- Leeds city centre — on the doorstep, with shops, cafés, bars and restaurants nearby
- Leeds train station — within walking distance, with direct services to London, Manchester, Edinburgh and beyond
- Local bus stops — nearby, with frequent services across Leeds
Room types at The Foundry
The Foundry offers en-suite rooms and self-contained studios across a range of tiers. All rooms are fully furnished with bills and internet included. En-suite rooms are available on 44-week and 51-week tenancies; studios on 51-week tenancies.
Standard Ensuite
A fully furnished en-suite room with private bathroom. Available on 44-week and 51-week tenancies.
Standard Plus Ensuite
An en-suite room with an upgraded specification. Available on 44-week and 51-week tenancies.
Deluxe Ensuite
An enhanced en-suite room with improved furnishings and finishes, with limited availability. Available on 44-week and 51-week tenancies.
Premium Ensuite
A high-specification en-suite room with limited availability. Available on 44-week and 51-week tenancies.
Standard Studio
A self-contained studio with private kitchen and bathroom, with limited availability. Available on 51-week tenancies.
Standard Plus Studio
A self-contained studio with an upgraded specification. Available on 51-week tenancies.
Premium Studio
The top-tier studio option at The Foundry, with limited availability. Available on 51-week tenancies.
- All utility bills included
- Internet up to 200Mbps included
- 44-week and 51-week tenancy options on en-suite rooms
- No Visa, No Pay — cancel without penalty if your visa is refused
- No Place, No Pay — cancel without penalty if your university place is withdrawn
Facilities and shared spaces
The Foundry offers a well-rounded set of social, fitness and study facilities for residents.
- Gym
- Cinema room
- Games room
- Communal lounge
- Study spaces
- Bike storage
- Laundry room
- Post collection service
- On-site maintenance team
Student life in Leeds
Leeds is one of the UK's largest and most popular student cities, home to over 65,000 students across the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University and a number of other institutions. It consistently ranks among the top cities in the UK for student life, combining a thriving city centre with affordable living costs and excellent transport connections.
The city centre is compact and walkable, with the Corn Exchange, Kirkgate Market and Trinity Leeds shopping centre among its most visited landmarks. The Hyde Park and Headingley areas are popular student neighbourhoods, with a mix of independent cafés, bars, music venues and green spaces. Leeds has a well-established live music and nightlife scene, and the city's cultural offering includes the Leeds Art Gallery, the Royal Armouries and a busy calendar of festivals throughout the year.
Leeds is one of the best-connected cities outside London: London King's Cross is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes by direct train, Manchester is under 1 hour, and Edinburgh is around 2 hours 30 minutes — making it a practical base for students travelling regularly.
Frequently asked questions about The Foundry Leeds
Where is The Foundry located in Leeds?
The Foundry is at Cavendish Street, Leeds, LS3 1BN — in central Leeds, within walking distance of both the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University's City Campus.
How far is The Foundry from the University of Leeds?
The University of Leeds is within walking distance of The Foundry on Cavendish Street.
How far is The Foundry from Leeds Beckett University?
Leeds Beckett University's City Campus is within walking distance of The Foundry. The Headingley Campus is accessible by bus from the city centre.
What room types are available at The Foundry?
The Foundry offers Standard, Standard Plus, Deluxe and Premium en-suite rooms, as well as Standard, Standard Plus and Premium studio apartments. All rooms are fully furnished with bills and internet included.
Are bills included in the rent at The Foundry?
Yes. Rent at The Foundry includes all utility bills and internet up to 200Mbps. There are no hidden costs.
How many rooms does The Foundry have?
The Foundry has 239 rooms in total, across en-suite and studio room types.
Is The Foundry suitable for international students?
Yes. The all-inclusive rent, central Leeds location and No Visa, No Pay and No Place, No Pay policies make The Foundry a practical and well-connected option for international students at the University of Leeds or Leeds Beckett University.
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Rooms
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Standard Ensuite
Your Standard Ensuite at The Foundry gives you everything you need for Leeds student life. This comfortable room features a double bed with handy under-bed storage for keeping everything tidy, a wardrobe for your essentials, a dedicated study area for getting assignments done, and your own private en-suite bathroom. Share a fully-equipped kitchen with your flatmates, making it easy to cook together and build friendships from day one. All-Inclusive Utility Bills mean no surprise costs to stress about, whilst High Speed Internet keeps you connected to coursework and friends. Head down to the Gym to stay active, or to the Communal Lounge when you fancy some company. At The Foundry, you get quality personal space, brilliant shared facilities, and a ready-made community.
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£145.00 | 2026-02-09 | 25/26 - Standard En-suite - 29 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Standard Ensuite
Your Standard Ensuite at The Foundry gives you everything you need for Leeds student life. This comfortable room features a double bed with handy under-bed storage for keeping everything tidy, a wardrobe for your essentials, a dedicated study area for getting assignments done, and your own private en-suite bathroom. Share a fully-equipped kitchen with your flatmates, making it easy to cook together and build friendships from day one. All-Inclusive Utility Bills mean no surprise costs to stress about, whilst High Speed Internet keeps you connected to coursework and friends. Head down to the Gym to stay active, or to the Communal Lounge when you fancy some company. At The Foundry, you get quality personal space, brilliant shared facilities, and a ready-made community.
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£154.00 | 2026-09-05 | 26/27 - Standard En-suite - 51 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Standard Ensuite
Your Standard Ensuite at The Foundry gives you everything you need for Leeds student life. This comfortable room features a double bed with handy under-bed storage for keeping everything tidy, a wardrobe for your essentials, a dedicated study area for getting assignments done, and your own private en-suite bathroom. Share a fully-equipped kitchen with your flatmates, making it easy to cook together and build friendships from day one. All-Inclusive Utility Bills mean no surprise costs to stress about, whilst High Speed Internet keeps you connected to coursework and friends. Head down to the Gym to stay active, or to the Communal Lounge when you fancy some company. At The Foundry, you get quality personal space, brilliant shared facilities, and a ready-made community.
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£155.00 | 2026-09-05 | 26/27 - Standard En-suite - 44 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Standard Plus Ensuite
The Standard Plus Ensuite at The Foundry delivers enhanced comfort for your Leeds university experience. This well-designed room features a double bed with under-bed storage for maximum organisation, a wardrobe to store your essentials, a dedicated study area for smashing your coursework, and your own private en-suite bathroom. Share a great kitchen with your flatmates, creating opportunities for cooking together and making lifelong friendships. All-Inclusive Utility Bills keep finances straightforward, while High Speed Internet ensures you're always connected. When you need a break, the dedicated Study Space provides quiet zones for focused revision, or swing by the Games Hub for some healthy competition.
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£155.00 | 2026-02-09 | 25/26 - Standard Plus En-suite - 29 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Standard Plus Ensuite
The Standard Plus Ensuite at The Foundry delivers enhanced comfort for your Leeds university experience. This well-designed room features a double bed with under-bed storage for maximum organisation, a wardrobe to store your essentials, a dedicated study area for smashing your coursework, and your own private en-suite bathroom. Share a great kitchen with your flatmates, creating opportunities for cooking together and making lifelong friendships. All-Inclusive Utility Bills keep finances straightforward, while High Speed Internet ensures you're always connected. When you need a break, the dedicated Study Space provides quiet zones for focused revision, or swing by the Games Hub for some healthy competition.
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£162.00 | 2026-09-05 | 26/27 - Standard Plus En-suite - 51 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Standard Plus Ensuite
The Standard Plus Ensuite at The Foundry delivers enhanced comfort for your Leeds university experience. This well-designed room features a double bed with under-bed storage for maximum organisation, a wardrobe to store your essentials, a dedicated study area for smashing your coursework, and your own private en-suite bathroom. Share a great kitchen with your flatmates, creating opportunities for cooking together and making lifelong friendships. All-Inclusive Utility Bills keep finances straightforward, while High Speed Internet ensures you're always connected. When you need a break, the dedicated Study Space provides quiet zones for focused revision, or swing by the Games Hub for some healthy competition.
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£177.00 | 2026-09-05 | 26/27 - Standard Plus En-suite - 44 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Deluxe Ensuite
Your Deluxe Ensuite at The Foundry offers something genuinely special, an intimate three-room cluster with a larger shared kitchen that makes shared living brilliant. This spacious room features a double bed with clever underbed storage for all your stuff, a dedicated study area for smashing coursework, a wardrobe for keeping organised, and your own private en-suite bathroom. The smaller flat size means you'll build closer friendships with just two other flatmates, whilst the generous kitchen gives everyone space to cook and relax together. All-Inclusive Utility Bills keep finances straightforward, while High Speed Internet ensures you're always connected. When you fancy a change of scenery, the Gym keeps you active, and the Games Hub entertains. At The Foundry, the Deluxe Ensuite delivers brilliant space and a community you'll be proud to be a part of.
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£187.00 | 2026-09-05 | 26/27 - Deluxe En-suite - 51 Week | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Premium Ensuite
Your Premium Ensuite at The Foundry gives you a generous 18m² of personal space to enjoy Leeds student life. This well-designed room features a comfortable double bed with under-bed storage, a wardrobe for keeping everything organised, desk space for getting assignments done, and your own private en-suite bathroom. Share a fully-equipped kitchen with your flatmates, creating the perfect environment for cooking together and building lasting friendships. All-Inclusive Utility Bills mean no surprise costs, while High Speed Internet keeps you connected to coursework and friends. Pop down to the dedicated Study Space when you need some quiet time, or head to the Communal Lounge for socialising with the wider residents' community. At The Foundry, you get the home from home you deserve.
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£194.00 | 2026-09-05 | 26/27 - Premium En-suite - 51 Week | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Deluxe Ensuite
Your Deluxe Ensuite at The Foundry offers something genuinely special, an intimate three-room cluster with a larger shared kitchen that makes shared living brilliant. This spacious room features a double bed with clever underbed storage for all your stuff, a dedicated study area for smashing coursework, a wardrobe for keeping organised, and your own private en-suite bathroom. The smaller flat size means you'll build closer friendships with just two other flatmates, whilst the generous kitchen gives everyone space to cook and relax together. All-Inclusive Utility Bills keep finances straightforward, while High Speed Internet ensures you're always connected. When you fancy a change of scenery, the Gym keeps you active, and the Games Hub entertains. At The Foundry, the Deluxe Ensuite delivers brilliant space and a community you'll be proud to be a part of.
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£197.00 | 2026-09-05 | 26/27 - Deluxe En-suite - 44 Week | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Premium Ensuite
Your Premium Ensuite at The Foundry gives you a generous 18m² of personal space to enjoy Leeds student life. This well-designed room features a comfortable double bed with under-bed storage, a wardrobe for keeping everything organised, desk space for getting assignments done, and your own private en-suite bathroom. Share a fully-equipped kitchen with your flatmates, creating the perfect environment for cooking together and building lasting friendships. All-Inclusive Utility Bills mean no surprise costs, while High Speed Internet keeps you connected to coursework and friends. Pop down to the dedicated Study Space when you need some quiet time, or head to the Communal Lounge for socialising with the wider residents' community. At The Foundry, you get the home from home you deserve.
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£204.00 | 2026-09-05 | 26/27 - Premium En-suite - 44 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Standard Studio
Your Standard Studio at The Foundry offers 27m² of self-contained Leeds living. This studio features a comfortable double bed with under-bed storage for keeping things tidy, a wardrobe for your essentials, a dedicated study area for getting coursework done, a fully fitted kitchenette, and a private en-suite bathroom. This room gives you proper space to study, cook, and relax without feeling cramped. All-Inclusive Utility Bills keep budgeting simple, and High Speed Internet ensures you're always connected. When you need a break, the Gym keeps you active, and the Communal Lounge is perfect for meeting mates. Choose The Foundry and take your student experience to the next level.
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£247.00 | 2026-09-05 | 26/27 - Standard Studio - 51 Weeks | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Standard Plus Studio
Your Standard Plus Studio at The Foundry gives you 30m² of self-contained city living. This well-proportioned studio features a comfortable double bed with under-bed storage for keeping everything organised, a wardrobe for your essentials, a dedicated study area for getting work done, a fully fitted kitchenette for cooking independence, and a private en-suite bathroom. The spacious layout creates proper room to breathe, with natural separation between sleeping, studying, and cooking areas. All-Inclusive Utility Bills mean no surprise costs, while High Speed Internet keeps you streaming and studying without issues. When you fancy company, the Communal Lounge brings everyone together, and the Laundry Room keeps daily life running smoothly. At The Foundry, you get genuine independence within a ready-made community whenever you need it.
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£252.00 | 2026-09-05 | 26/27 - Standard Plus Studio - 51 Week | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Premium Studio
The Premium Studio at The Foundry offers seriously impressive space, ranging from 34–43m² of self-contained living. Your studio features a comfortable double bed with under-bed storage for maximum space efficiency, a wardrobe for keeping things in order, a dedicated study area, a fully fitted kitchenette for cooking independence, and a private en-suite bathroom. The generous size means you can have friends around without everyone perching on the bed, and there's room to create separate zones for studying, cooking, and chilling. All-Inclusive Utility Bills keep budgeting simple, whilst High Speed Internet ensures you're always connected. When you're feeling sociable, the Games Hub and Communal Lounge bring everyone together. At The Foundry, you get brilliant independent living without missing out on the community vibes.
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£259.00 | 2026-09-05 | 26/27 - Premium Studio - 51 Week | 99.00 | Available | WEBSITE |