Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Bristol

This southern UK city is known for having an independent, artistic and alternative spirit. Likewise, it also oozes history in its corners, including its architecture, museums, galleries and other monuments. This combination makes many international students choose Bristol to live their Erasmus experience, and in this way, you can immerse yourself in English culture to the fullest.

Bristol is a city that has many leisure activities for students. You will be able to enjoy the activities offered by the universities and also travel around the rest of England.

If you are looking for student accommodation in Bristol, keep reading, in this article we will tell you all the details you need to know and take into account to find the best accommodation. We also recommend that you search and book well in advance since cheap accommodations tend to sell out quickly. The closer the start of classes gets, the more prices go up.

Student apartments for rent in Bristol

In this English city, you will find complete flats (studio type) for you and apartments with more rooms, to share with other students. The price of studio rental flats in Bristol is usually high, so it is not one of the most chosen options by young people. Mainly because the cost for the accommodation of this type ranges from 1420 pounds onwards, being the average of 2450 pounds per month.

On the other hand, the apartments with more rooms to share are priced from 3000 pounds for a four-bedroom flat, approximately. Of course, it all depends on the location and the characteristics of the accommodation. For example, a flat to share in Clifton Village, although it is located some distance from the centre of Bristol, is priced around 6000 pounds per month.

Student room for rent in Bristol

Most rooms usually include a wardrobe, desk and bedding. Also, some of them have a window with beautiful views to the outside. The bathroom is usually shared, but you can find a room that has a private bathroom.

In addition to the characteristics of the room, you have to pay attention to those of the entire apartment, such as whether it includes service costs in the price, as well as a washing machine, dryer and/or microwave.

As for the price, a room in a shared flat with other students in Bristol goes from 500 pounds onwards, with the average being 900 pounds per month.

Student accommodation in Bristol

When looking for the ideal accommodation you have to consider which are the best neighbourhoods to live in Bristol as a student. Next, we recommend several of the most chosen neighbourhoods by young people who move to Bristol, both for their environment and for their proximity to the university.

Apartments for rent in the centre of Bristol

This area has many sites of interest, such as the historic part of the city, and is crossed by the River Avon. Also, it is close to the main campus of the University of Bristol. A studio apartment in this area starts at £ 1,700 and up and an apartment with more rooms averages £ 3,500 per month.

Cotham Apartments

Cotham is an area close to the university and the centre of Bristol. Besides, it has a very good connection by public transport with the rest of the city and has a very beautiful park. The price of a shared apartment in this area has a monthly average of 4100 pounds a month.

Rooms for Rent in Clifton

This neighbourhood is located northwest of downtown and the University of Bristol. It has several sites of interest to students, including green areas and an observatory. The price of a room for rent in a flat shared with other students here ranges from 500 pounds onwards.

Erasmus accommodation near the universities of Bristol

These are the two most important institutions in the English city of Bristol:

University of Bristol

Most of the faculties of this institution are gathered on the main campus, located in central Bristol. Therefore, it has a very good connection with different neighbourhoods in the rest of the city. Some of the areas near the main campus most chosen by international students to live are downtown, Clifton, Redland and Cotham. You can also consider Broadmead and Redcliffe.

The University of the West of England in Bristol

This university has different campuses in the city but the main one is in the Frenchay area, just 30 minutes by public transport from the city centre. The rest of its faculties are located in more central areas.

University residence in Bristol

In this English city, there are student residences located both in the city centre and in more remote areas. The price of a room in a residence depends on the location, but above all on the characteristics it presents. For example, the monthly cost of a room with common areas and shared bathrooms can range from approximately £ 400 and up to £ 650 per month, including utility bills.

Frequently asked questions about Bristol

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