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Cheap Student Accommodation in Edinburgh
Explore all types of cheap student accommodation available in Edinburgh including student houses, halls, flats/apartments and studios. View all our student accommodation in Edinburgh. Prices start from £150 per week.
Explore all types of cheap student accommodation available in Edinburgh including student houses, halls, flats/apartments and studios. View all our student accommodation in Edinburgh. Prices start from £150 per week.
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Hall • Homes for Students
Beaverbank Place
17 Beaverbank Place, Cannonmills, Edinburgh
Bills included
2 offers
From £160 /week
3 room options
Flat
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 bedroom flat
Westfield Road, Gorgie, Edinburgh
Group of 2 only
From £162 /week
Flat
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Classic Ensuite
at Haymarket, 5 West Park Place, City Centre, Edinburgh
Instant book
Bills included
1 offer
From £170 /week
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Hall • Abodus Students
Haymarket
5 West Park Place, City Centre, Edinburgh
Instant book
Bills included
1 offer
From £170 /week
8 room options
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Flat
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
4 Bed Standard
at Meadow Court, 13 Sciennes, Newington, Edinburgh
Bills included
From £175 /week
Hall • Fresh
Meadow Court
13 Sciennes, Newington, Edinburgh
Bills included
From £175 /week
9 room options
Hall • Homes for Students
The Mill House
400 Gorgie Road, Gorgie, Edinburgh
Bills included
2 offers
From £176 /week
12 room options
Flat
6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Bronze En suite
at The Mill House, 400 Gorgie Road, Gorgie, Edinburgh
Bills included
2 offers
From £176 /week
Flat
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Classic Ensuite
at Edinburgh College Residence, 348 West Granton Road, Near University, Edinburgh
Instant book
Bills included
From £179 /week
Hall • Capitol Students
Gorgie
543 Gorgie Road, Chesser, Edinburgh
Bills included
2 offers
From £179 /week
15 room options
Flat
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
Bronze Ensuite
at Westfield, 24 Westfield Road, Gorgie, Edinburgh
Bills included
2 offers
From £179 /week
Hall • Capitol Students
Westfield
24 Westfield Road, Gorgie, Edinburgh
Bills included
2 offers
From £179 /week
18 room options
Hall • Allied Students
Edinburgh College Residence
348 West Granton Road, Near University, Edinburgh
Instant book
Bills included
From £179 /week
2 room options
Flat
9 bedrooms
9 bathrooms
Bronze Ensuite
at Gorgie, 543 Gorgie Road, Chesser, Edinburgh
Bills included
2 offers
From £179 /week
Flat
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Premium En-suite
at Haymarket, 5 West Park Place, City Centre, Edinburgh
Instant book
Bills included
1 offer
From £180 /week
Flat
6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
Silver En Suite
at The Mill House, 400 Gorgie Road, Gorgie, Edinburgh
Bills included
2 offers
From £180 /week
Flat
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
3 bedroom flat
Marchmont Crescent, Marchmont, Edinburgh
Group of 3 only
From £185 /week
Hall • Student Castle
Student Castle
199 Causewayside, City Centre, Edinburgh
Bills included
3 offers
From £185 /week
16 room options
Studio
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
Wallace Studio (Double Occupancy Only)
at Student Castle, 199 Causewayside, City Centre, Edinburgh
Bills included
3 offers
From £185 /week
Flat
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Attic En Suite
at The Mill House, 400 Gorgie Road, Gorgie, Edinburgh
Bills included
2 offers
From £189 /week
Flat
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Gold En Suite
at The Mill House, 400 Gorgie Road, Gorgie, Edinburgh
Bills included
2 offers
From £190 /week
Flat
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Classic Ensuite Plus
at Edinburgh College Residence, 348 West Granton Road, Near University, Edinburgh
Instant book
Bills included
From £194 /week
Flat
4 bedrooms
1 bathroom
4 bedroom flat
Morrison Circus, Haymarket, Edinburgh
From £194 /week
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Not sure what type of student accommodation is right for you?
Accommodation for Students 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
Edinburgh
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.
Edinburgh
Private Halls
Edinburgh
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.
Edinburgh
House
Edinburgh
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.
Edinburgh
Flat
Edinburgh
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.
Edinburgh
Studio
Edinburgh
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.
Edinburgh
Homestay
Edinburgh
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.
Edinburgh
Bedsit
Edinburgh
A self-contained room, which includes most amenities but with shared bathroom facilities.
Edinburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are you going to live and study in Edinburgh? Here are the most frequent questions asked by other students.
Most students look for shared housing in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh will cost you £108 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £179 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 Edinburgh. 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 Morningside and Newington.
In Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Edinburgh will be £432.
All landlords and property managers in Edinburgh 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.
Edinburgh Universities
Edinburgh is home to four universities, including Heriot-Watt University and Queen Margaret University.
Edinburgh Napier University
Taking its name from 16th century Scottish Mathematician and philosopher John Napier, this university is located in the heart of Edinburgh.
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Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University was established in 1821 as the School of Arts in Edinburgh. It was the world’s first mechanic’s institute and was later granted university status in 1966.
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Queen Margaret University
With a service to help you become employed both before and after graduation, Queen Margaret University aims to provide students with outstanding opportunity and job prospects.
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University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is one of the finest Universities in the UK and is located in one of the country's most dramatic and student friendly cities.
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