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Student Accommodation in Leeds

Search student accommodation in Leeds near main Universities. Accommodation for Students has the latest available student houses, student halls, student flats, all types of student accommodation in Leeds and surrounding areas.

Search student accommodation in Leeds near main Universities. Accommodation for Students has the latest available student houses, student halls, student flats, all types of student accommodation in Leeds and surrounding areas.

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Halls in Leeds

Shared living in a managed building with onsite teams and some shared amenities.

Houses in Leeds

Share a house with a group of friends and save money. The popular next step after living in Halls.

Flats in Leeds

Similar to a house share, normally with one or two bedrooms.

Studios in Leeds

A self-contained flat where all of the amenities are in one space.

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Student guide to Leeds

Student with phone in front of Leeds landmarks

Leeds is easy to settle into as a student. It is large enough to keep things interesting, but small enough that you learn your way around quickly. Most places are close together, and you can move between campus, the city centre and student areas without much effort (thanks to the ease of the transport system – buses, walking and cycling cover most journeys.)

The city has a strong student focus, with societies being a big part of life here, with options for almost everything. Many students build their social life through these, whether that is sport, music or something more niche. There are also strong links to employers, with universities attracting companies and offering good opportunities for placements and graduate roles.

Leeds is known for its music and events. Large festivals take place each year, and there are venues across the city for live music and DJ nights. Nights out vary depending on what you want. You might stay local in Hyde Park, head to Headingley for bars, or go into town for clubs and student nights.

There are quieter options too, such as walks along the canal which offer a break from busy areas, and places like Roundhay Park which are popular for their green spaces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Most students look for shared housing in Leeds 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 Leeds will cost you £121 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £146 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 Leeds. 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 Hyde Park and Kirkstall.
In Leeds 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 Leeds. 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 Leeds halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Leeds will be £484.
All landlords and property managers in Leeds 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.

Leeds Universities

Leeds is home to four universities, including Leeds Beckett and Leeds Arts University.