Renting private student accommodation is popular at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ. 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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ
£550 per month in Winchester
Extra costs to consider
As well as your rent, you'll usually have to pay for:
gas, water and electricity
internet connection
extra television services, if needed
phone services, if needed
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.
We recommend students . This is the best way to find good quality private accommodation in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ. Landlords who list properties on SASSH agree to:
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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Solent University and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ City Council.
Find a letting agent
Letting agents advertise properties on behalf of landlords. There are many letting agents in and around ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ that provide accommodation to students.
Search for private rented accommodation online
You can use to find private rental listings.
Other places you might find suitable accommodation include: 
who have an advice centre and dedicated webpage offering housing support, as well as a  
and have houses and rooms on offer from private property owners and agencies, with rooms starting at around £450 per month  
You can find links to most of the major accommodation providers on the
Things to know before renting privately
Renting private accommodation gives you more freedom and independence, but it can also be a big commitment.
Before you sign a contract, it's a good idea to make sure that you .
The Students’ Union Advice Centre provides free, independent and confidential .
