Student Accommodation in Glasgow (2025 Guide)
Medium Cost40 properties60,000+ students
Everything you need to know about finding student accommodation in Glasgow. I analyzed 40 properties to find you the best deals, safest areas, and honest advice.
£140
Cheapest/week
*Prices may vary
£270
Average/week
*Prices may vary
5/5
Nightlife
40
Properties
Universities in Glasgow
University of GlasgowStrathclyde UniversityGlasgow Caledonian
Glasgow has approximately 60,000+ students across 3 universities.
Best Areas to Live
1West End
Near UoG, trendy, student pubs
£160
/week avg
2Partick
Affordable, good transport
£130
/week avg
3City Centre
Near Strathclyde, nightlife
£200
/week avg
4Finnieston
Foodie area, young professionals
£180
/week avg
Pros of Glasgow
- +Best nightlife in Scotland
- +Cheaper than Edinburgh
- +Friendly people
- +Great music scene
- +Strong university reputation
Cons of Glasgow
- -Weather is brutal
- -Some rough areas
- -Can feel industrial
- -Further from rest of UK
Transport Links
Good - Subway, trains to Edinburgh 45min
Our Verdict
Glasgow is the better value Scottish option. Great student city with genuine character, better nightlife than Edinburgh, and lower costs.
Properties in Glasgow

West Village, Glasgow
Downing Students
£199/week
*Price may vary

Merchant City House, Glasgow
Unite Students
£148/week
*Price may vary

Kyle Park House, Glasgow
Unite Students
£150/week
*Price may vary

True Glasgow, Glasgow
True Student
£215/week
*Price may vary

St Mungo's, Glasgow
Student Roost
£159/week
*Price may vary

Clifton & Stewart House, Glasgow
CapitolStudents
£189/week
*Price may vary
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