Cardiff is a vibrant student city, with five universities and over 40,000 students studying here each year.
Here you will find all types of student accommodation in Cardiff including student houses, flats and halls.
Cardiff is a vibrant student city, with five universities and over 40,000 students studying here each year.
Here you will find all types of student accommodation in Cardiff including student houses, flats and halls.
Cardiff is the capital city of Wales, offering that big-city vibe, but without the challenges that often come with it. Everything feels nearby and close to the city center, making day-to-day life super convenient.
The city is home to more than 45,000 students, split between three universities; Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University and the University of South Wales. It has a strong student community and has a high reputation for being affordable and welcoming. There are a couple of areas that a popular within the student community, including areas such as Cathays and Roath, which are popular due to their mix of shared housing, local shops and easy access to campus.
There is never a boring day in Cardiff, as there is always something going on. Students can spend their afternoons exploring Cardiff Market, relaxing in Bute Park or evening visiting Cardiff Castle. In terms of nightlife, Cardiff offers a lot of live music venues and student events, including club nights in the city center. As well as this, the Student Union plays a big role in the social aspect of student life in Cardiff. They host regular social events, along with gigs and themed nights throughout the school year.
Travel to other cities is super easy in Cardiff, as it is well connected to other big cities such as Bristol, Bath and London. They are all easily accessible by train, making the odd weekend away super straightforward.
If you’re a student looking for a city that is able to combine culture, nightlife and strong graduate opportunities all in one, then Cardiff may be the place for you, delivering all of this within a compact setting.
Most students look for shared housing in Cardiff from October, although there will be student accommodation available all year round. First year and international students generally start looking in January for halls of residence.
The amount you pay will depend on the type of student accommodation you choose. A shared house in Cardiff will cost you £87 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £170 per week, but could cost more depending on what type of room you select.
Accommodation for Students has the widest range of student accommodation currently available in Cardiff. This includes halls of residence, house shares, flats and apartments. You can enquire directly to your chosen accommodation or get more support through our live help team. Accommodation for Students has accommodation across the whole city including Cathays and Canton.
In Cardiff the standard length of contract is 46 weeks. However it is possible to have a longer or shorter agreement than this. Some halls of residence will only offer a 50 or 52 week tenancy agreement for example.
Yes, a selection of the student accommodation listed on Accommodation for Students will offer short term stays. This is most often the case for halls of residence in Cardiff. Look out for the properties which have the short term let badge or filter your search by 'letting period'.
This will depend on the type of property you choose. The most anyone can legally charge is 5 weeks rent. Some accommodation in Cardiff halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Cardiff will be £348.
All landlords and property managers in Cardiff are legally required to protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. If you take care of your student accommodation you should have no problem getting your money back. You can check out some further information right here.
Cardiff Universities
Cardiff is home to three universities, including The University of South Wales.
