Student Accommodation in Cardiff

As the capital of Wales, Cardiff is bound to offer an abundance of opportunities for students who choose to call the city home. Both Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University are prestigious institutions with a heavy student population, meaning the capital's friendly community benefits from a large dose of vibrant student spirit. To top it all off, Cardiff is considered one of the friendliest and most affordable places to live as a student, which is a huge bonus.

Why use UniHomes for Cardiff student accommodation?

We've worked with a wide range of Cardiff agents since 2020, so we can showcase the very best student houses in Cardiff from across the market in one convenient platform, making it easy to filter and compare your options.

UniHomes exists to provide stress-free student living. The properties featured on our site are already bills-included - we'll help you set up your utility bills when you move in, so that's one less thing to worry about!

The Cardiff student housing market

Cardiff students can pick from a variety of popular student areas - but Cathays, located just north of the city centre, is the most popular place to search for student housing each year. The vibrant student areas of Roath and Heath, which are just a short walk from both universities in the city, are also popular.

Big student houses are very popular here. We see most demand from Cardiff students for four-bed student houses each year, closely followed by five-beds and six-beds - so if you're searching in a group of those sizes, make sure to get in early to secure a great house!

Cardiff University accommodation

Students at Cardiff University are spoilt for choice when it comes to student housing options. The areas surrounding Heath Park or Cathays Campus are littered with fantastic student homes - we recommend looking for options close to where your lectures will be. Either way, the spacious Bute Park makes for an impressive green space to take a stroll between lectures.

Cardiff Metropolitan University accommodation

Cardiff Metropolitan University is surrounded by a bunch of parkland, which makes the campus a glorious place to study during the summer months. If you're looking for a home in the middle of the city's hustle and bustle, Cardiff city centre is the place to be. Alternatively, Canton is slightly more residential and is excellent for larger homes.

Being a student in Cardiff

Home to an energetic city centre, Cardiff's students are bound to stay busy. This thriving city is loaded with culture, with Cardiff Castle, Castell Coch, Cardiff Bay, and the National Museum offering an abundance of gems to discover. Plus, the food scene and impressive retail opportunities are certainly worth exploring. Read our full Cardiff city guide for more details.

You may also be interested in reading our blogs:

The Best Student Nights Out in Cardiff

The Best Student Cities in the UK

Top 10 Cities to Study in the UK as an International Student

Did you know?

Cardiff is recognised as the green space capital of the UK, meaning it boasts more green spaces per person than any other core city in the UK. Grab your flatmates and start exploring - the gardens and parks are certainly worth a visit once spring rolls around!

What students in Cardiff say about using UniHomes

Trustpilot user Emily says:

"Applied for viewings for student houses in Cardiff and had very fast responses. Was able to book viewings for the same day and had a wide variety of properties to view. Good pricing and areas as well."