Cheapest UK Cities for Student Accommodation 2023 Archive

"A lot of people who are sharing connections ideas and opportunities..."

"It’s really great city to stay in with good prices, everything is near me"

"Bolton is a nice place to stay, it’s city centre has the university and lots of places to shop, eat and relax. It’s also close to Manchester."

"I came here from a more rural setting so it's perfect as a city for me. Plenty of shops and some nice walks close to the city. It's not the best for student night life but there's enough for some good night's out."

"I'm relatively new and I think Sunderland is much better than what people deem it to be - ignore the negative reviews!"

"Very affordable one of the best places to live in the UK. easy access to everything. wonderful experience. I am going to miss it when I live."

"It's a small city but well-equipped. It's also safer to go out at night and it's easy to get around by public transport."

"Plenty of places to eat out and a huge range of pubs if a pint is your thing to wind down."

"Inverness is a great city to live in if your not a big fan of big busy cities. It's a small, picturesque city. It has plenty of places to eat out in and the shopping is good..."

"Easy to get around using the bus and train station nearby. Plenty of places nearby"

“Huddersfield is a great university town with plenty of places to go out and eat or club!”

"Newport is a little town with the larger Telford nearby. There are regular buses and I think the prices are decent, especially in comparison to if you lived in a city uni. There's lots of pubs and one main club in Newport, so the nightlife isn't like being in a city but on the student nights out it always gets super busy and social."

“Amazing city, not crowded like most cities are, most takeaways and cafes are in walking distance, same as the train, bus and metro station”

“It's a nice area to live that like peace and calm atmosphere”

"I like Ipswich as it offers a mix of scenery, it gives you a wide range of experiences such as a walk in the park, waterfront views and town centre."

"Chester is a great city and very traditional with its buildings which makes it so historical and amazing to walk around"

"Northampton is the ideal combination of urban activity and rural tranquilly. Outside of the city, there are a great deal of green landscapes to explore outside the town. Students should try to explore these wonders within the town"

"Leicester is very multicultural and invites a lot of friendly Enjoyable social events that allow myself to engage with uni and my accommodation."

"Aberdeen is a really great student city, it isn’t too big and daunting or too small and claustrophobic. It has beautiful architecture and really nice surroundings if you want to get out of the city for a break as well as an amazing beach!"

"Plymouth is a lovely place to stay. Has good nightlife and a good range or shops and restaurants to choose from"

"Really enjoy Belfast, everyone is so welcoming and friendly. Really pleased I am at Uni here."

"Derby is very quiet and clean. Many shops around so you can find everything you need"

"Norwich is a great city to live in especially as a student as there is a lot of student benefits with shops and going out. Also transport to and from UEA campus is useful for students there and NUA students are right in the centre"

“Public transport is great there buses and trains to all over, the little town has all the necessary shops. The night life is great too as it’s not too far from Liverpool city centre Ormskirk itself has some good bars and clubs as well as the student Union bar which is on campus and great.”

"Very pleasant place to live with lots of nice and friendly people. Plenty of places to go on nights out that are also very safe."

“A beautiful city, with a good location and welcoming people, also with a lot of opportunities for student development.”

"The campus is located in a picturesque area and the university has recently build some new buildings...Social life is not going to be as great as other universities located in big cities. But I think student unions tried their best. With smaller student population, you could make really really good friends and meet many people."

"Dundee’s a lovely small city, also the sunniest city of scotland which helps making the most out of the experience!!"

"Worcester is a small city, everything you need is within walking distance. However, if you like nightlife, I would not suggest going to Worcester as it only has three to four clubs."

"High Wycombe is fairly large town with lots to do at anytime of the day. There's many restaurants and takeout places as well as a nightclub and many pubs."

"Lincoln is small but friendly. There is always somewhere to go and something to do. It has a village feel for a city. It is well connected with the train-station."

"Liverpool is a great city to live in and would recommend to anyone being a student. Don’t be put off by scary news stories as its such a nice welcoming place with lots of students in too."

"As Loughborough is a small town, everything is pretty local. The cost of living is affordable, and there are a few restaurants. There are lots of different public transport options, with Leicester and Nottingham only 15 minutes away via train."

"A beautiful city with a bustling town. There's always something to do."

“I love it here. There are loads of nooks and crannies and beautiful sights once you get looking. It's right next to Anglesey, Snowdonia and some pretty towns (Llandudno, Conwy) which are fun to explore with mates. There are two clubs; Academi isn't that great but throw good events sometimes, Cube has decent DJs in every Saturday if that's what you're into. There's a pretty good underground scene here too, especially at Rascals and The Menai.”

"A wonderful green city. Walking in this city is a pleasure. Love the people and the vibe of the city with plenty of open free spaces and industrial heritage that you can explore"

"The area is cheap to live compared to london. Major outlets have their shop in the nearby area. It is a good area to live if you like quite places"

"Lancaster has been an enjoyable place to live for the past three years. It is quite small, but there are nice places to eat and drink and historic landmarks to visit..."

"I really like Newcastle. I think it's a great place for students because of the two local unis and quite often Durham students also come up here. There is something for everyone, whether you want to go clubbing or just chill in a cafe."

"Pretty affordable, nice natural and historic locations, accessible, friendly people, calm and quite"

"Cardiff is a lovely seaside town with a great city center. It’s extremely walkable and the arcades are a really treat to discover! Would recommend visiting the Cardiff market as well to get yourself some yummy welshcakes :)"

"Very diverse area which is close to Manchester City Centre."

"This city gives me a good life experience, a city with a sense of age. It has a castle and other nice views. The city facilities are perfect, except for the lack of big shopping malls. Sometimes the bus time is very inaccurate, can make me wait for a long time. But the whole city is really nice and I like it very much."

"...cost of living is cheap in Hull, loads of student friendly places to eat and drink near the university and in the city centre! Variety of clubs open throughout the week, something for everyone! Shopping is okay but lacks big brands! Public transport is okay, a little expensive and sometimes unreliable but this is often due to roadworks."

"Canterbury is a lovely city. The weather is somehow almost always nice and you can experience a lot of local history just by walking around in the town centre..."

"Coventry is a small yet vibrant city. It is a student-populated city overpowering the vibe. Cost of living is fairly cheap if compare to Birmingham and Greater London county."

"Hatfield is cheap to live in and it is well located being only 15 minutes away from St.Albans and less than 30 minutes to Kings Cross in London. However the only aspect of nightlife is the forum and club Dehav on campus and eating out is severely limited. On the plus side Hatfield does have the Galleria and some fantastic outlet shops..."

"Chichester has SO many places to eat out, some on the more expensive side but so many affordable restaurants between a scale of Wetherspoons to The Ivy. Not the best for a big night on the town but has loads of nice bars and close to Pompey for a later night."

"cambridge is a lovely pace to live, feels really homely and safe"

"Glasgow is a student-friendly and nice city! People are welcoming and I do not feel the sense of being stranger here! Prices are fair here and public transport are good, the only thing missing is that the subway does not cover different parts of the city!"

"Night life in Bournemouth is exceptional, there are different clubs and bars. And Old Fire station is specially for University events."

"Plenty of shopping and resteraunts/pubs/clubs to go visit. No need to spend long looking for places to get what you need"

"Birmingham is the city where i find the people of my community. It is best to chill out for students. The cost of living is affordable."

"Student life in Falmouth Town is welcoming, homely and exciting and new. Whether you're wanting to go on a chill night or a more rowdy night out, Falmouth has been able to cater to both."

"Durham is overall a very nice place to live, there're plenty of cafes, restaurants, pubs etc, word of mouth says the night life is quite decent too. It can be a little bit busy during the day in the market square when everyone is going to and from lessons but generally it's not too bad"

"Nottingham has everything you could want for a night out, many bars and clubs if that’s what you’re into. However if you prefer a day out there’s great shops in town as well as cinemas and some nice restaurants. Transport is relatively easy with frequent trams and buses with cheap tickets for students."

"Southampton is a small city well connected with good transport links. Lots of places to go with friends."

"The city really sold me on york, it’s so beautiful and really has everything you need. I think york gets a bit of a bad rep for being a bad night out but I love it! There’s lots of clubs to choose from and I always feel so safe on a night out which is really important."

"Not much in the town itself, but it’s so easy to get to Dundee & Edinburgh, but while there isn’t much to do on a night out, the town is SUPER safe and (as a girl) I can walk home alone & it’s safe"

"The city of Leeds has everything a student could need, the city centre is filled with all sorts of shops and the nights out are perfect for students"

"Oxford is an expensive place, there's no getting away from that. However, I have chosen to stay here after my course as I have completely fallen in love with the city. It has everything a big city needs but still remains small enough to walk to places. The Cowley Road is one of my favourite places - the restaurants are so varied and there is always something going on. The town centre is beautiful, of course. I sometimes can't believe I actually live in Oxford!"

"Getting more and more expensive, like most of the UK and world. But Manchester is a great city to live in, everything is close and there's a variety of transport, such as tram, bus, train etc."

"Winchester is an expensive city to live in but it is also very pleasant, without many major issues. There is not much nightlife but I prefer pubs to nightclubs anyway. Public transport is good."

"It’s lovely to stay in Reading for university - everything is close by"

"Bath's a cute city, although it's very small and there's not a lot to do as students. So far every night out has been to one of 2 bars as we can't find anywhere else that students go to. Most food places are very overpriced, but the wages are amazing."

"utterly gorgeous city. incredibly beautiful. the galleries are nice, the architecture is stunning. cost of living is much less than you’d expect from a capital. things don’t really seem to be open beyond 1-3am, though"

"Bristol is really expensive relative to lots of other uni cities - pints are pricey and accommodation too. It’s very pretty though and I like that the university isn’t right by the city centre. Clifton is ridiculously pretty too"

"Guilford is a very safe town and the people here are also very nice. It’s very close to London and it’s very nice to spend a weekend in London or a night out"

"Exeter is a great little town. It’s got everything you realistically need compressed into quite a small place. I live down in town next to the new bus station which is very convenient for getting around and getting home. Housing can be expensive but where isn’t it at the moment! For a massive university and some great accommodation reasonable prices can be found but it does seem to keep creeping up."

"It is a bit expensive to live in Brighton but it is worth it due to the experiences you can get"

"The living cost is not as high as other parts of London. Transport is very convenient, and you can easily get to the rest of city via train or bus."

"West London is very expensive but has alot of fun stuff to do the clubs are good and plenty of public transport"

"London is a big, beautiful city. People here is kind and all have an open mind to other people's uniqueness. Anyway, cost of living is relatively high, especially for entertainment activities."

"Expensive as all of London is, but very nice place to live in."

"You're pretty central to all the action, so the cost of living is high but everywhere is open."

"EXPENSIVE but the coolest city to live in"