Student Accommodation in Leicester (2025 Guide)
Low Cost64 properties45,000+ students
Everything you need to know about finding student accommodation in Leicester. I analyzed 64 properties to find you the best deals, safest areas, and honest advice.
£79
Cheapest/week
*Prices may vary
£174
Average/week
*Prices may vary
3/5
Nightlife
64
Properties
Universities in Leicester
University of LeicesterDe Montfort University
Leicester has approximately 45,000+ students across 2 universities.
Best Areas to Live
1City Centre
Near DMU, walkable, PBSA
£150
/week avg
2Clarendon Park
Student houses, nice area
£110
/week avg
3Highfields
Budget, diverse, mixed
£90
/week avg
4Oadby
Near UoL campus, suburban
£120
/week avg
Pros of Leicester
- +Excellent value
- +Central UK location
- +Diverse city, great food
- +Compact and walkable
- +Close to bigger cities
Cons of Leicester
- -Nightlife is limited
- -Smaller student scene
- -Some rough areas
- -Less exciting than other options
Transport Links
Excellent - 1hr to London, 30min to Birmingham
Our Verdict
Leicester is the strategic budget choice. Great location, low costs, diverse city. Less exciting student life but you graduate with less debt.
Properties in Leicester

Ben Russell Court, Leicester
HFS
£79/week
*Price may vary

Nimi Halls, Leicester
Unipad-UK
£80/week
*Price may vary

Liberty Park, Leicester
Unite Students
£123/week
*Price may vary

Regents Court, Leicester
Student Roost
£95/week
*Price may vary

True Leicester, Leicester
True Student
£165/week
*Price may vary

Tudor Studios, Leicester
Cloudhomes
£125/week
*Price may vary
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