Student Accommodation in Aberdeen

Aberdeen really is an amazing place: as Scotland's third-largest city (after Glasgow and Edinburgh), Aberdeen has stood the test of time to become both one of the oldest and the happiest cities in the UK, making it the perfect place to study – especially if you've got a strong connection to the outdoors.

Nearby you can find miles of beautiful beaches, the Cairngorms National Park, the picturesque Balmoral Castle, and the scenic River Dee (which just so happens to run through the heart of the city). It's no wonder that the Granite City attracts 50,000 students to its streets every year.

Why use UniHomes to find Aberdeen student accommodation?

If you’re an Aberdeen student, you'll no doubt be thinking about next year's home-away-from-home. At UniHomes, we know that the student house-hunting process can easily get overwhelming, which is why we've worked with letting agents across the city to bring you a wide selection of student accommodation in Aberdeen, all on one handy website.

All you need to do is use the filters at the top of the page to sort the results by bedroom number, price, area and university, and you'll be able to find your next student home in Aberdeen in no time – with bills included. It doesn't matter if you're after a small 1-bedroom student apartment right in the centre or a spacious 5-bedroom house further out in the suburbs, UniHomes has your back.

Aberdeen student housing market: trends explained

With the city centre being the most popular area for student accommodation in Aberdeen, it's clear that Aberdeen students like to be at the heart of the action. Aberdeen's excellent transport links mean that getting to and from uni when you live in student housing in Aberdeen’s city centre has never been so easy, whilst this area’s wide selection of restaurants, bars, pubs, clubs and shops (all housed in Aberdeen’s famous granite architecture) ensures that you’ll never find yourself at a loss for things to do.

It’s the Granite City’s Rosemount that’s in second place for most popular student area, though, having overtaken both Garthdee and Kittybrewster. And with Rosemount being home to the University of Aberdeen, it only makes sense that students all over Aberdeen have fallen in love with this neighbourhood. After all, there isn’t much better than being able to roll out of bed five minutes before your first lecture and still be able to make it to campus on time.

Want to live in Aberdeen student accommodation that’s closer to Robert Gordon University instead? Then Garthdee, one of Aberdeen’s southernmost suburbs, is ideal for you.

Student life in Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a lively student city with loads to see and do. Don't know where to start? Explore charming Old Aberdeen with its cobbled streets, historic buildings and cosy cafés, or head to the nearby golden beaches and try your hand at surfing or paddle boarding in the warmer months.

Aberdeen city centre itself is full to the brim of places to eat, drink, shop and hang out with your mates. The Bon Accord and Trinity shopping centres provide the perfect places for a bit of shopping, whereas famous clubs and bars like Krakatoa, Babylon and Tunnels offer great nights out for students all over Aberdeen.

If you’re more interested in nature than nightclubs, the Cairngorms (the UK’s largest National Park) are only around 2 hours away from Aberdeen by car, and are a great place to go hiking, cycling or even skiing.

Did you know?

If you go to uni in Aberdeen, it’s safe to say that you’ve got the same taste in UK cities as a king or queen, as the famous royal residence Balmoral Castle is just over an hour’s drive away from the Granite City.

Read more about student life in Aberdeen

Check out our blog posts on the best student nights out in Aberdeen and things to do in Aberdeen as a student, as well as our guide to student life in Aberdeen.