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Flatshare in Leicester

£2,160/month

Entire place

Apartment at London Road, Leicester

£628/month

Private room

Room at 33 Grasmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7PT, United Kingdom

£672/month

Private room

Room at 1 Lineker Rd, Leicester LE2 7FZ, United Kingdom

£620/month

Private room

Room at 21-33 Newarke St, Leicester LE1 5SP, United Kingdom

£633/month

Private room

Room at 33 Castle St, Leicester LE1 5WL, United Kingdom

£650/month

Private room

Room at Radmoor Road

£672/month

Private room

Room at Queens Court Leicester LE2 7DJ

£680/month

Private room

Room at 8 Newarke Close, LE2 7GZ

£516/month

Private room

Room at Deacon House Leicester LE2 7EF

£546/month

Private room

Room at Grange Lane

£585/month

Private room

Room at Highgate Leicester LE2 0LA

£637/month

Private room

Room at Forest Road

£646/month

Private room

Room at 60 Lancaster Rd, Leicester LE1 7HA, United Kingdom

£628/month

Private room

Room at 31-33 Millstone Ln, Leicester LE1 5JN, United Kingdom

£607/month

Private room

Room at 164 Tudor Rd, Leicester LE3 5HU, United Kingdom

£628/month

Private room

Room at Oxford Street

£542/month

Private room

Room at Prebend Street

£607/month

Private room

Room at 31-33 Millstone Ln, Leicester LE1 5JN, United Kingdom

£650/month

Private room

Room at The Foundry 1 43 Woodgate, Loughborough LE11 2TZ, United Kingdom

£598/month

Private room

Room at Brookland Road, Leicester LE2 6BH, United Kingdom

Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Leicester

Leicester's two universities, the University of Leicester and Montfort University of Leicester, welcome a large number of international students every year. Thanks to this, even though in winter there are not a wide variety of activities to do, you will surely have a good time making different plans with the other young people who are in the city.

Available accommodationTotalAverage price
Private room Leicester734€808
Residence Leicester464€838
Studio Leicester277€892
Entire place Leicester97€1098
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The preferred option for international students to live in Leicester is to live in a shared flat with other flatmates, which makes the experience more fun on a day-to-day basis than living on your own.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Leicester 

Here are some of the most outstanding aspects of living in a shared flat in the English city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Leicester 

  • This city is one of the cheapest to live in, in the UK, so renting a shared flat is usually quite affordable for a student's budget.

  • You will be accompanied on those days when the grey and rainy weather negatively affects your mood.

  • The rooms can be part of both a private apartment and a residence, so you will be able to choose the type of accommodation you prefer.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Leicester 

  • The climate in Leicester is quite cold throughout the year and in some cases, the cost of heating is not included in the rental price. To avoid very high bills at the end of the month you have to reach an agreement with your colleagues about its use.

  • The only space that you are going to have completely for yourself is going to be your room. As so it is important that you decorate it and make it cosy, in addition to trying to have a window to let in outside light.

App for your international exchange in Leicester 

You can use different Apps to make your stay in Leicester the best it can be. Some of the universities have their own apps, such as the University of Leicester, and in some of them, you will be able to view notifications of events, email, class schedule and instructions to carry out different procedures.

How to meet people in Leicester?

In addition to befriending your flatmates, you can meet people in different ways:

Student associations in Leicester 

Universities in Leicester have student associations that are part of the Students' Union. There are more than 200 associations that cover a wide spectrum of interests, from sports to different nationalities, religions, talents and interests. Student associations also often offer discounts in different areas, such as transport, bars and restaurants.

Facebook groups for international students in Leicester 

There are different Facebook groups that you will be able to join when you go to Leicester as a student. One of them is called 'Leicester Student Life', which belongs to the University of Leicester, in which you can find out about different activities happening in the city and join them.

Whatsapp groups for international students in Leicester 

On many occasions, from Facebook groups and associations, WhatsApp groups (or other messaging services) are created in which students can connect and organize plans, as well as to support each other to solve doubts that arise when arriving in the city.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Leicester

Here are some tips for living in shared flats in Leicester:

  • The nightlife in Leicester tends to be more lively in the streets of the city centre. Take this into account when deciding if you want to live near the party areas or if you prefer to choose a quieter neighbourhood, such as Braunstone Town.

  • Most of the flats are renovated and have good insulation for winter. When it comes to heating, you have to know if it is included in utility bills or if it’s not included. Remember that winter in Leicester is very cold.

Frequently asked queries about sharing a flat in Leicester

How much does a shared flat cost in Leicester?
The price of rooms in shared flats is usually at £270 per month and upwards and those in a residence start at £ 360 per month.
How to find roommates in Leicester?
We recommend that you search on online communities, such as Erasmus Play, where you will also be able to see the characteristics of the rooms and flats, as well as the prices and locations of the accommodation.
How to meet people in Leicester?
What you can do is join associations according to your interests, as well as be part of the Facebook and WhatsApp groups that are available. In addition, by sharing a flat you will be accompanied from the beginning by the other students who live with you.
What are the advantages of sharing a flat in Leicester?
The experience will surely be more fun than living alone, especially on those grey and rainy days typical of Great Britain. It will also allow you to have a more affordable budget, as it is a cheaper type of accommodation than a full flat.
What to ask before entering a shared flat in Leicester?
You have to ask if the utility bills are included in the rental price or if you have to add an amount at the end of the month. You should also find out what the atmosphere of the apartment is, for example, if they have many meetings or if it is quieter, as well as what the basic rules of coexistence are.

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