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Student Accommodation Cardiff

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.

Student Properties in Cardiff

5 bed flat, Cardiff

Woodville Road Flat, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 4DW

From£92pw

5 bed house, Cardiff

Tewkesbury Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 4QS

From£81pw

5 bed house, Cardiff

Llanishen Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF14 3QE

From£74pw

Summit House

Student hallHello Student

Central, Cardiff, CF10 3BX

From£127pwBills included

5 bed house, Cardiff

Malefant Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 4QB

From£92pw

5 bed house, Cardiff

Llantrisant Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 4JB

From£75pw

3 bed flat, Cathays

Corner House, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4NB

From£109pw

Zenith

Student hallFusion Students

City Centre, Cardiff, CF10 4DG

From£159pwBills included

3 bed house, Cardiff

Moorland Road, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 2LH

From£100pw

1 bed flat, Cardiff

Howard Gardens Flat, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 0EF

From£196pw

2 bed flat, Cardiff

Salisbury Road FF, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 4AA

From£115pw

The Fitzalan

Student hallCRM Students

City Centre, Cardiff, CF24 0AN

From£134pwBills included

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2 bed flat, Cardiff

Clos Dewi Sant, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF11 9EX

From£104pw

1 bed flat, Cardiff Bay

Cadogan House, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5EN

From£179pw

1 bed flat, Cardiff

Cardiff, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 2EA

From£179pw

Livin, City Road

Student hallCRM Students

City Centre, Cardiff, CF24 3BJ

From£139pwBills included

1 bed flat, Cathays

Fanny Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4EH

From£167pw

1 bed flat, Cardiff

Salisbury Rd FFF, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 4AD

From£161pw

1 bed flat, Cardiff

Strathnairn Street Flat, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 3JN

From£144pw

The Neighbourhood Cardiff

Student hallCollegiate AC 47

City Centre, Cardiff, CF24 3AD

From£139pwBills included

Short Term Lets Available Video Tour

1 bed house, Cardiff

Cathays, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 4NB

From£111pw

1 bed house, Cardiff

Cambridge Street **ROOMS**, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF11 7DJ

From£87pw

2 bed flat, Adamsdown

Adamsdown Church, Adamsdown, Cardiff, CF24 0EZ

From£98pw

City Heights

Student hallCRM Students

Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3JR

From£165pwBills included

1 bed studio, Cardiff

North Luton Place, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 0EU

From£91pw

1 bed flat, Century Wharf

Dubrovnik House, Century Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 5NX

From£179pw

2 bed flat, Adamsdown

Adamsdown Church, Adamsdown, Cardiff, CF24 0EZ

From£84pw

Bridge Street Exchange

Student hallFresh

Central, Cardiff, CF10 2TJ

From£132pwBills included

2 bed flat, Cardiff

Flat, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF5 2AB

From£84pw

1 bed flat, Cardiff

Coed Edeyrn, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF23 9JW

From£150pw

4 bed house, Cardiff

Australia Road, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF14 3DA

From£87pw

Crown Place

Student hallCRM Students

Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3BE

From£140pwBills included

Short Term Lets Available Virtual Tour

5 bed house, Cardiff

Keppoch Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 3JT

From£76pw

2 bed flat, Cardiff

Cowbridge Road East (GF), Cardiff, Cardiff, CF11 9AF

From£95pw

1 bed house, Cardiff

Colum Road - Rooms, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3EF

From£90pw

The West Wing

Student hallFresh

City Centre, Cardiff, CF24 0JU

From£119pwBills included

2 bed flat, Roath

Claude Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3QD

From£80pw

1 bed flat, Cardiff

Llanbleddian Gardens GFR, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 4AT

From£167pw

1 bed flat, Cardiff

Richards Street GFF, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 4DB

From£121pw

Howard Gardens

Student hallPrime Student Living

Cardiff, CF24 0EF

From£109pwBills included

2 bed flat, Cardiff

Whitchurch Road Flat D, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF14 3JQ

From£89pw

4 bed house, Cardiff

Rhigos Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 4LS

From£81pw

2 bed flat, Cardiff

Carlisle Street Flat, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 2DS

From£81pw

Arofan House

Student hallThe Student Housing Company

City Centre, Cardiff, CF24 3DS

From£126pwBills included

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Not sure what type of accommodation is right for you?

AFS always has the widest choice of student accommodation available. To help you find the right place to live, read our brief guide to the different types of accommodation below.

University Hall

University residences which are generally full of first year undergraduates are a great way to adjust to living away from home and making new friends. Uni halls are usually located close to campus.

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Cardiff

Private Halls

Generally offer a higher level of amenities than University Halls, at higher rents. Will be home to a more diverse mix of students and normally located close to campus.

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Cardiff

House

A house share with a group of friends is often the lowest cost option and popular as the next step after living in Halls. Typically located in student friendly areas which require some travel to University.

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Cardiff

Flat

A flat or apartment is similar to a house share on a smaller scale and will normally have one or two bedrooms. Ideal for smaller groups or couples.

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Cardiff

Studio

Either a premium room in a Private Hall of Residence or a self-contained flat or apartment where all of the amenities are in one space. Typically the most expensive option.

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Cardiff

Homestay

A room in a house where the landlord or owner currently lives. A good option if you are not too concerned about living with other students and are budget conscious.

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Cardiff

Bedsit

A self-contained room, which includes most amenities but with shared bathroom facilities.

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Cardiff

Spare room

A room available in a house share, where a group of existing housemates want to fill an empty room. A good way of getting the benefits of a house share without an established group of friends.

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Cardiff

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Living in Cardiff as a student

Cardiff is well known for being the capital of Wales and also its largest city. What you may not know is that its University is a top-five University for research excellence. The good news for you, if you want to study here, is that Cardiff was recently voted the most cost-effective University city in the UK – based on student income, monthly expenditure and life balance.

If you are into Sport, then Cardiff is the city for you as there are lots of top sports activities on offer. Welsh National Rugby Union, for example, has its home at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff and there is also an International Sports Village which offers an ice rink as well as an Olympic size swimming pool. Not forgetting the Cardiff Bay Water Activity Centre as well, where you can white water raft or jet ski as well.

As you can imagine, Cardiff is a very popular destination for tourists as well, as not only does it have a castle as its centre, but it is also home to a huge variety of shops, restaurants and nightlife as well. The waterfront area at Cardiff Quay is an excellent addition to the city, featuring regular arts and craft and food festivals, and you can even take a boat trip around the bay if you wish.

Cardiff is a very accessible city – not only from the rest of the UK but actually when you are studying there as well. Public transport links in the area are good, there are lots of cycle paths as well, and it is easy to get around on foot too. There are good air, road and rail connections too, so it won’t be too hard for your parents or friends to visit you either.

This beautiful thriving city is home to four fantastic Universities – Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and the University of Glamorgan – all of which will give any student a warm welsh welcome!

Here you will find details of private rented accommodation offered by student landlords/letting agents in Cardiff including; student houses, student flats/apartments in Cardiff, bed-sits in Cardiff, larger housing schemes in Cardiff.

Cardiff Student Guide

Cardiff is the perfect student city, with cheap prices to match. Everything you could ever need it within walking distance, but you still feel like you’ll never have time to see it all.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are you going to live and study in Cardiff? Here are the most frequent questions asked by other students.

When is the best time to look for accommodation in Cardiff?

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.

How much does student accommodation cost in Cardiff?

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.

What is the best way to search for accommodation in Cardiff?

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. AFS has accommodation across the whole city including Cathays and Canton.

How long does a tenancy agreement last for?

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.

Is it possible to have a short term or summer only contract in Cardiff?

Yes, a selection of the student accommodation listed on AFS 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’.

How much do I have to pay for a deposit?

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.

How can I make sure I get my deposit back at the end of my tenancy?

All landlords and property manages 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.