With just over 100,000 students across three high-quality universities, Manchester has a well-deserved reputation as a great student city. Here you can search and find student accommodation in Manchester, including student houses, flats, and halls.
With just over 100,000 students across three high-quality universities, Manchester has a well-deserved reputation as a great student city. Here you can search and find student accommodation in Manchester, including student houses, flats, and halls.
The city is known for being inclusive. Everyone is welcome and spaces like the Gay Village are central to that ethos, with events such as Manchester Village Pride and Sparkle bringing people together each year. It also attracts students from across the world, with over 21,000 international students from more than 160 countries choosing to study here.
Education in Manchester has a big reputation: the University of Manchester is part of the Russell Group and is well-known for its strong research, with 26 Nobel laureates linked to it. As a result, entry to these universities is competitive, with many courses asking for high A-Level grades.
Student life is varied and the needs of every student are suited. You might start the day with coffee in Ancoats, spend time browsing independent shops in the Northern Quarter, then head out in the evening. Nights can be busy but places like MCR Lounge and The Courtyard are popular and affordable.
Getting around is fairly simple, with options ranging from buses, trains, trams, and cycling – some of which have student discounts!
Are you going to live and study in Manchester? Here are the most frequent questions asked by other students.
Most students look for shared housing in Manchester 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 Manchester will cost you £94 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £154 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 Manchester. 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 Fallowfield and Victoria Park.
In Manchester 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Manchester will be £376.
All landlords and property managers in Manchester 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.
Manchester Universities
Manchester is home to both the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University.
