3 rooms available![5 bed house, Sheffield Road, Near university, Portsmouth, PO15DP]()
5 bed house, Near University
Sheffield Road, Near university, Portsmouth, PO15DP
From£93pwBills included
Student Accommodation Portsmouth
Famous for its maritime past and historic dockyards, Portsmouth is home to over 20,000 students. Here you will find all types of student accommodation in Portsmouth including student houses, flats and halls.
Student Properties in Portsmouth
1 bed house, University Of Portsmouth
Fraser Road, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO51EE
From£120pwBills included
6 bed house, Southsea
St Andrews Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO51EX
From£150pwBills included
Earlsdon Street
Student hallCollegiate AC
Portsmouth, PO5 4DH
From£197pwBills included
9 bed house, Southsea
Fraser Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO51EE
From£121pwBills included
7 bed house, University Of Portsmouth
Pains Road, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO51HE
From£148pwBills included
7 bed house, Southsea
St Ursula Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO51LT
From£150pwBills included
Stanhope House
Student hallPrime Student Living
City Centre, Portsmouth, PO1 1BQ
From£166pwBills included
7 bed house, University Of Portsmouth
Margate Road, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO51EY
From£150pwBills included
7 bed house, Southsea
Fawcett Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40DJ
From£122pwBills included
4 bed flat, Southsea
Nightingale Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO53JH
From£135pwBills included
Middle Street
Student hallCollegiate AC
Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 4BG
From£224pwBills included
1 room available![7 bed house, Hudson Road, Near university, Portsmouth, PO51HB]()
7 bed house, Near University
Hudson Road, Near university, Portsmouth, PO51HB
From£135pwBills included
1 room available![7 bed house, Darlington Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40NF]()
7 bed house, Southsea
Darlington Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40NF
From£130pwBills included
1 bed house, City Centre
Cornwallis Crescent, City Centre, Portsmouth, PO14DF
From£88pwBills included
Crown Place
Student hallCRM Students
City Centre, Portsmouth, PO1 1BZ
From£159pwBills included
Inc. Short Term Lets Virtual Tour
2 rooms available![5 bed house, Chetwynd Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40LZ]()
5 bed house, Southsea
Chetwynd Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40LZ
From£106pwBills included
5 bed house, Southsea
Baileys Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO51EA
From£100pwBills included
3 rooms available![5 bed house, Manners Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40BA]()
5 bed house, Southsea
Manners Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40BA
From£101pwBills included
Catherine House
Student hallThe Student Housing Company
City Centre, Portsmouth, PO1 1DZ
From£168pwBills included
3 rooms available![5 bed house, Chetwynd Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40LZ]()
5 bed house, Southsea
Chetwynd Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40LZ
From£106pwBills included
1 room available![4 bed house, Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO49AJ]()
4 bed house, Southsea
Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO49AJ
From£119pwBills included
6 bed house, Portsmouth
Jubilee Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO4 0JE
From£110pw
Europa House
Student hallHello Student
City Centre, Portsmouth, PO1 3ER
From£153pwBills included
Inc. Short Term Lets
5 bed house, Southsea
St Pauls Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO54AB
From£130pwBills included
8 bed house, Southsea
Margate Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO51EY
From£140pwBills included
4 bed house, Southsea
Jessie Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40EW
From£70pw
St James’s Street
Student hallCollegiate AC
City Centre, Portsmouth, PO1 3AP
From£180pwBills included
6 bed house, Near University
St Andrews Road, Near university, Portsmouth, PO51ES
From£114pwBills included
8 bed house, Southsea
Montgomerie Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO51ED
From£145pwBills included
7 bed house, Southsea
Margate Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO51EY
From£127pwBills included
8 bed house, Southsea
Margate Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO51EZ
From£125pwBills included
6 bed house, Near University
Great Southsea Street, Near university, Portsmouth, PO53BY
From£126pwBills included
7 bed house, Portsmouth
Francis Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO4 0HL
From£110pw
2 rooms available![4 bed house, Grayshott Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO48AJ]()
4 bed house, Southsea
Grayshott Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO48AJ
From£81pw
1 bed flat, Near University
Gloucester place, Near university, Portsmouth, PO54EP
From£150pwSome bills inc
5 bed house, Southsea
Orchard road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40AA
From£106pwBills included
1 room available![5 bed house, Jessie Road (Popular Student Road), Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40EW]()
5 bed house, Southsea
Jessie Road (Popular Student Road), Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40EW
From£110pwBills included
9 bed house, Southsea
Montgomerie Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO51ED
From£130pwBills included
4 bed house, Southsea
Beatrice Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40JY
From£102pwBills included
4 bed house, Southsea
Wisborough Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO52RE
From£102pwBills included
4 bed house, Southsea
Harold Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO40LS
From£102pwBills included
3 bed house, Fratton
Byerley road, Fratton, Portsmouth, PO15AY
From£107pwBills included
4 bed house, Southsea
St Augustine Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO49AA
From£102pwBills 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
Portsmouth
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.
Portsmouth
Private Halls
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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.
Portsmouth
House
Portsmouth
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.
Portsmouth
Flat
Portsmouth
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.
Portsmouth
Studio
Portsmouth
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.
Portsmouth
Homestay
Portsmouth
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.
Portsmouth
Bedsit
Portsmouth
A self-contained room, which includes most amenities but with shared bathroom facilities.
Portsmouth
Spare room
Portsmouth
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.
Portsmouth
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Living in Portsmouth as a student
Famous for its maritime past and historic dockyards, Portsmouth is home to around 20,000 students.
Portsmouth is a port city, in Hampshire which is mainly built on an Island – how cool is that? Portsea Island is a flat low-lying island which measures 24 kilometres square. It has a higher population density than London, it is one of the world’s most well-known ports. It is also home to the University of Portsmouth, which ranked among the top 100 modern Universities in the world recently.
In the last ten years, there has been a huge amount of investment in Portsmouth University, including an £11 million expansion of the library and a new sports centre. They also recently opened a new wing to their Eldon Building bringing lots of new facilities for the creative arts including a new 200 seat cinema-quality screening room and studio.
Let’s face it though, University life isn’t all about studying! Don’t worry there are plenty of things to do in Portsmouth as well. For instance, it has several theatres, which feature both amateur dramatics and national tours. There are also three established music venues in Portsmouth as well, the Guildhall, Pyramids Centre and The Wedgewood Rooms.
Sports wise, Portsmouth is home to Portsmouth FC, who play home games at Fratton Park, as well as two rugby union teams. The city is also home to four hockey clubs: City of Portsmouth, Portsmouth and Southsea, Portsmouth Sharks, and United Services Portsmouth. Boxing and Golf are also popular in the city as well.
If you are planning on studying in Portsmouth, then check out our wide range of student accommodation below, from student houses, flats and halls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you going to live and study in Portsmouth? Here are the most frequent questions asked by other students.
When is the best time to look for student accommodation in Portsmouth?
Most students look for shared housing in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
The amount you pay will depend on the type of student accommodation you choose. A shared house in Portsmouth will cost you £99 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £209 per week, but could cost more depending on what type of room you select.
What is the best way to search for student accommodation in Portsmouth?
Accommodation for Students has the widest range of student accommodation currently available in Portsmouth. 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 Fratton and Southsea.
How long does a tenancy agreement last for?
In Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Portsmouth will be £396.
How can I make sure I get my deposit back at the end of my tenancy?
All landlords and property manages in Portsmouth 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.
Portsmouth Universities
Portsmouth is home to one major university.
