Sheffield is a trendy red brick university city as it is highly affordable and has two well-established universities. Here you will find student accommodation in Sheffield, including student houses, flats, and halls.
Sheffield is a trendy red brick university city as it is highly affordable and has two well-established universities. Here you will find student accommodation in Sheffield, including student houses, flats, and halls.
Sheffield is a city that grows on you, it may feel small at first, but it quickly opens up. You have a mix of student life, green spaces and easy access to the Peak District, all within a short distance of each other.
One of the biggest draws to the area for students is how close you are to nature. Parks like Endcliffe and Weston are popular for walks, running or picnics, and the Winter Garden offers a quieter indoor space. When you want to leave the city, places like Ladybower Reservoir and Bamford Edge are easy to reach for day trips.
Student life is centred around a few key areas, West Street is known for nights out, with affordable drinks and regular student events. Clubs and bars are close to campus, and Wednesdays are often the busiest. There are also plenty of pubs and cafés across the city for more relaxed evenings.
Food is a highlight, London Road and Division Street are known for variety and good value, with options ranging from quick meals to food halls and independent spots.
Getting around Sheffield is straightforward, with buses, trams and walking covering most journeys across the city.
Are you going to live and study in Sheffield? Here are the most frequent questions asked by other students.
Most students look for shared housing in Sheffield 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 Sheffield will cost you £86 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £138 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 Sheffield. 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 Highfield and Broomhill.
In Sheffield 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 Sheffield. 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 Sheffield halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Sheffield will be £344.
All landlords and property managers in Sheffield 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.
Sheffield Universities
Sheffield is home to both Sheffield Hallam and The University of Sheffield.
