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One Bedroom Student Flats and Apartments in Cardiff
Whether you fancy your own space or you're a couple moving in together, Cardiff has a great range of 1-bed apartments and flats for students. Cathays and Roath are great areas to start your search, as that's where the city's biggest selections of 1-bed studios are found. Cathays is especially handy for Cardiff University students, located just a 15-minute walk from campus.
Why UniHomes?
Our goal is to make the student house-hunting experience as easy as possible. We work with a wide range of letting agents and landlords from across Cardiff to bring you the city's best 1-bedroom student apartments and flats from across the market - all in one convenient place. Simply filter and compare your options to find your perfect home from home.
What's more, all properties on our site are bills included, meaning utilities are already factored into the price of rent. That's one less thing to worry about sorting!
Frequently Asked Questions
In the 2026/27 letting season so far, the most popular student area (by far) in Cardiff is Cathays due to its proximity to Cardiff University’s campus. Cathays had more than seven times the number of searches as the second most popular area, so it really is a student hotspot to watch out for!
However, if you're looking for something different, Roath is also popular for its vibrant and affordable nature.
What students are saying about us
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