Student accommodation in Birmingham: flats and rooms for rent

Birmingham is the second largest city in the United Kingdom, attracting a large number of students each year for their exchange programs. It’s a popular tourist destination, so we recommend starting your search for accommodation as early as possible.

Student apartments for rent in Birmingham

With so many students coming to Birmingham every year, there is a wide variety of student rental apartments to choose from. You can go for entire flats with multiple rooms to share with other students, or studio apartments.

Shared flats usually have individual rooms and common areas like a living room, kitchen, and sometimes the bathroom.

Studio apartments or one bedroom apartments, although a bit more expensive, give you the privacy of living alone or with a partner/friend, offering everything you need to live in a compact space (usually with just one bed).

Student rooms for rent in Birmingham

Student rooms are a budget-friendly option with plenty of choices in Birmingham. This involves renting a spare room in a shared flat, meaning you’ll live with other students without needing to find roommates yourself and you will only pay for your room.

Rooms in Birmingham can be part of shared flats or student residences. Residences often offer more amenities to their residents, which might reflect in a higher rental cost. Carefully check what each accommodation includes to find the ideal option for you.

Student accommodation in Birmingham

Here’s a breakdown of the types of accommodation you’ll find in Birmingham and the best areas to live as a student:

Flats for rent in the centre of Birmingham

Birmingham City Centre is a top choice among students. It’s a lively area both day and night. In fact, it is characterised by a wide variety of services and small stores found along its streets. Also, this area has an excellent connection to the city's universities.

Apartments in Selly Oak

Selly Oak is one of the most popular areas among students in Birmingham as it is very close to the university area. Accommodation here is slightly cheaper compared to other parts of the city. Plus, it has many bars and restaurants of all types.

Rooms for rent in Edgbaston

Edgbaston is well located, close to the city centre and well connected by public transport. It’s near the University of Birmingham, making it very convenient for students, and has plenty of green spaces for outdoor sports and activities.

Erasmus accommodation near the universities of Birmingham

Here are some of the institutions you can find in the English city:

University of Birmingham

Located south of the city near Edgbaston, the University of Birmingham is well connected to the city centre by public transport. Here's an article to help you find housing close to the UoB, and here's a link to the campus maps and directions of the UoB.

Aston University

Situated in Costa Green, Aston University is just a few minutes away from Birmingham City Centre, accessible by walking or a short bus ride. Nearby areas like the City Centre, Newtown, and Duddeston are great for finding accommodation. Find out more about it in this article. Also, through this link you'll find more information about this institution's campus.

Student residences in Birmingham

Residences are a popular choice among international students. Unlike living in a shared flat or renting a student room, residences often provide many amenities and facilities.

Keep in mind that residences can be private or university-owned, meaning they belong to the different universities located in this English city.

Frequently asked questions about studying in Birmingham