Student Housing in Leicester

Looking for student accommodation in Leicester? Here are all the details that you have to pay attention to when you compare the accommodation options in Erasmus Play’s search engine, such as their characteristics and their location.

Student apartments for rent in Leicester

Apartments for rent in Leicester are usually high priced, but it depends on your location and the number of rooms the apartment has. The price of a studio flat starts at 660 pounds a month in a neighbourhood located near the centre of the city.

If you decide to rent an entire apartment in Leicester, it is generally a good idea to find one that has more than one room so that you can share the rental costs and the water, electricity and gas bills. Also, that way, the price will generally be cheaper than choosing a college residence.

Student room for rent in Leicester

Many students moving to the city of Leicester to study are looking to rent rooms in shared flats with other foreign students. When booking you have to take into account both the description of the room and the description of the apartment itself.

Rooms are usually individual and include a wardrobe and desk, and can sometimes have a private bathroom. As for the apartment, see if they have a common living area or shared bathroom. In addition, most include the basic appliances such as heating, washing machine, oven and refrigerator.

We recommend using the Erasmus Play search engine, where you will see the different characteristics of each accommodation in a simple way. In addition to the comforts of your room, you can see what the entire apartment consists of, seeing all the images, locations and data of interest.

Student accommodation in Leicester

In this English city there is a large number of accommodation options in different areas. In general, students look for their apartment to be in neighbourhoods close to the university and entertainment venues. Here are some of the best areas to find accommodation in Leicester:

Apartments for rent in the centre of Leicester

If you choose the city centre to stay in, you will be very close to all the places of interest and you will have a good connection with universities. Keep in mind that a studio flat for rent in the centre of Leicester is priced from £ 660 and up, averaging £ 730 per month.

Rooms in the Southfields neighbourhood

This neighbourhood is popular with students because it is located close to the University of Leicester. It also has a good connection to the city centre. A room in a shared flat in the Southfields neighbourhood has a price ranging from 370 pounds a month and up, with the average being about 500 pounds a month.

Student accommodation near the University of Leicester

The University of Leicester has different buildings, but don't worry because they are located very close to each other. Two good areas to find accommodation near the University of Leicester are the southern part of the city centre or the Southfields neighbourhood. These areas have good communication with the centre, from the university you can get there on foot in 30 minutes or, by bus, in about 20 minutes.

In this article you can find more information about housing close to the University of Leicester.

Room for rent near De Montfort Leicester University

The campus of this institution is also located near the city centre, to the southwest. We recommend looking for accommodations in neighbourhoods like Blackfriars, Bede Island, and Westcotes. The price of a room in a shared flat near Montfort Leicester University starts at £ 390 per month and a studio flat from £ 640 and up.

If you want to know more about student housing close to De Montfort University, check out this article. Moreover, here’s some interesting information for international students.

University residence in Leicester

In the university residences of Leicester, you have the option of renting a room inside the residence hall. All residences offer different features such as a shared kitchen, some meals included in the rental price or common spaces for leisure or study. With the Erasmus Play comparator, you can see the different options offered and choose the one that best suits you, on safe and verified sites.

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