A seaside university town which manages to combine a big city experience with a village atmosphere and two great universities. Use our search engine for free to find student accommodation in Southampton.
A seaside university town which manages to combine a big city experience with a village atmosphere and two great universities. Use our search engine for free to find student accommodation in Southampton.
Southampton is a coastal city, and combines the benefits of this with the atmosphere of a major student destination. It is home to two universities, with around 40,000 students spread between them. It offers a strong mix of academic opportunities, an active social scene and affordable living, making it perfect for students. With it being located on the south coast, there are brilliant links to London, the Isle of Wight and the New Forest.
Accommodation, shops and restaurants are all within close distance, and student hotspots include areas such as Highfield, Polygon, Portswood and St Mary’s. Everything in the city center is compact and within walking distance, which makes it super easy to get between everyday essentials, university lectures and popular social scenes.
There are many ways for students to spend time outside of university in Southampton. If you’re looking for nature and time outdoors, Southampton Common provides over 365 acres of green spaces, perfect relaxing and reconnecting with nature. If you’re after some shopping, restaurants and entertainment, Westquay combines them all in one location. The city’s maritime heritage and history, waterfront areas and busy events calendar add further variety to student life here.
Southampton offers live music and traditional pubs, to nightclubs and student events which cater to all tastes and means there is never a boring night. The city is also known for its strong links to industries like engineering, technology, healthcare, finance and maritime services. This helps student build valuable connections whilst studying, and also offers a number of opportunities for graduates.
If you’re seeking new opportunities and graduate schemes, convenience and a lively atmosphere, Southampton has so much to offer.
Most students look for shared housing in Southampton 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 Southampton will cost you £82 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £173 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 Southampton. 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 Polygon and Portswood.
In Southampton 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Southampton will be £328.
All landlords and property managers in Southampton 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.
Southampton Universities
Southampton is home to both Solent University and The University of Southampton.
