Renting private student accommodation is popular at Southampton. After living in halls for your first year, you might choose to rent a house with a group of friends. This usually means that you’ll have your own bedroom and share the lounge, kitchen and bathroom with others in the house.
You can also choose to live in private accommodation rather than halls in your first year of study.
Cost of renting privately
The cost of renting will depend on the size, location and condition of a house. A room in a student house will cost about:
£450 per month in Southampton
£550 per month in Winchester
Extra costs to consider
As well as your rent, you'll usually have to pay for:
You'll normally split these costs between everyone living in the house. Some landlords or letting agents might include some of these services in the cost of your rent. It's a good idea to ask about this when viewing a house and make sure you understand what you need to pay before you sign a contract. Some of these costs are included if you choose to live in University accommodation.
A set of property standards to ensure that students live in good quality homes
A code of management and practice
Provide a full set of safety certificates for the property
This scheme is run in partnership by the University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University and Southampton City Council.
Find a letting agent
Letting agents advertise properties on behalf of landlords. There are many letting agents in and around Southampton that provide accommodation to students.
