Student Accommodation in Birmingham (2025 Guide)
Medium Cost45 properties80,000+ students
Everything you need to know about finding student accommodation in Birmingham. I analyzed 45 properties to find you the best deals, safest areas, and honest advice.
£109
Cheapest/week
*Prices may vary
£226
Average/week
*Prices may vary
4/5
Nightlife
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Properties
Universities in Birmingham
University of BirminghamAston UniversityBirmingham City University
Birmingham has approximately 80,000+ students across 3 universities.
Best Areas to Live
1Selly Oak
Traditional student area for UoB
£120
/week avg
2City Centre
PBSA, walkable, more expensive
£200
/week avg
3Edgbaston
Near UoB campus, quieter
£150
/week avg
4Digbeth
Up-and-coming, creative scene
£170
/week avg
Pros of Birmingham
- +Central UK location
- +Growing job market
- +Good value compared to London
- +Diverse city with great food
- +Major regeneration happening
Cons of Birmingham
- -Can feel sprawling
- -Some areas less safe
- -Not as much student culture as Manchester
- -Weather is grey
Transport Links
Good - New Street station, Midlands hub, 1.5hrs to London
Our Verdict
Birmingham offers good value with decent opportunities. A solid middle-ground choice - not the cheapest but not overpriced either.
Properties in Birmingham
Collegiate Bagot Street, Birmingham
Collegiate
£109/week
*Price may vary
Harriet Martineau, Birmingham
Unite Students
£139/week
*Price may vary
Lakeside, Birmingham
Unite Students
£139/week
*Price may vary
Belgrave View, Birmingham
Campus Living Village
£149/week
*Price may vary
Onyx, Birmingham
Prestige Student Living
£175/week
*Price may vary
Chamberlain Place, Birmingham
Prestige Student Living
£189/week
*Price may vary
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