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.
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.
Portsmouth is home to around 30,000 students, and the city aims a lot of its activities and events around the University of Portsmouth and its integrated city campus. It offers a unique student experience that is difficult to find elsewhere in the UK. It is the country’s only island city and combines city life energy with easy access to the coast. This creates a relaxed atmosphere that is appealing to many students.
There are a few popular student areas, such as Southsea, Fratton, Eastney and the city center, which all ensure that students are near to lectures, nightlife, shops and the seafront. The city is super compact, meaning it is easily accessible by foot or bike, and makes everyday life simple and affordable.
The city’s coastal location shapes student life, from walks along Clarence Esplanade and visits to Southsea Beach, to exploring Old Portsmouth and the Historic Dockyard, there is always something to do outside of lectures. The city offers numerous ways to enjoy nature and the coast, but there are also areas such as Gunwharf Quays which offer shopping, restaurants and waterfront views, whilst Southsea is packed with independent cafes, bars and local businesses.
Not only this, but the city is also known for its active social scene, nightlife, student events and strong sense of community. The city also provides students with excellent transport links, making trips to London, Brighton and the Isle of Wight straightforward.
For students seeking affordability, coastal adventure and a lively social scene, Portsmouth is an excellent place to study, and might be perfect for you!
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.
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.
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. Accommodation for Students has accommodation across the whole city including Fratton and Southsea.
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.
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 Portsmouth. 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 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.
All landlords and property managers 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.
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