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.

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 4-bed student houses each year, closely followed by 5-beds and 6-beds - so if you're searching in a group of those sizes, make sure to get in early to secure a great house! 

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.

If you're looking for the nightlife, Pryzm is the place to go. This super-club is only a stone’s throw from Cardiff University's campus, and is the biggest club in the city. If you fancy some predrinks first, Metros is legendary for its cheap and friendly booze - not to mention the buzzing music options. Check out our current student, Helena Watson's guide to the best student nights out in Cardiff here!

Home to a huge variety of cuisine, foodies can rejoice in Cardiff. Wiwo was voted the best takeaway in Cardiff a few years ago, and it's ideal for dining on a budget. If you're looking for some more adventure, Irie Shack offers Caribbean food with delicious 2-4-1 cocktails (what more could you want?!).

Any sports fans out there? Cardiff is a hotbed of winning sports teams. There’s nothing quite like a match day in this wonderful city, and Cardiff Millennium Stadium is well known for hosting some epic sporting events. In recent years, the city has played host to the UEFA Champions League Final and several Rugby World Cup games.

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.

Why UniHomes?

We work with a wide range of Cardiff agents 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!