Student Accommodation in Coventry

Home to two high-profile universities, Coventry attracts tens of thousands of students to its historic streets every year. In such a hugely popular city (so popular, in fact, that the QS University Rankings has declared Coventry the 4th best student city in England for 2026), it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to hunting for next year’s uni house, but that’s where UniHomes comes in.

Why use UniHomes for Coventry student accommodation?

Here at UniHomes, we’ve collaborated with our partner letting agents in Coventry since 2019 to bring you a large collection of houses. This includes everything from student flats in Coventry city centre to spacious homes situated on the outskirts.

Whether you’re after somewhere near the University of Warwick or Coventry University, UniHomes has the perfect listing for you. Simply use the filters at the top of the page to sort the results by bedroom number, area, price and university to find next year’s home-away-from-home. Search it, sort it, secure it.

The Coventry student housing market: everything you need to know

Cannon Park, the closest area to the University of Warwick, is the most popular when it comes to student properties in Coventry. This quiet suburb offers a peaceful life but is still near amenities like Cannon Park Shopping Centre and Tesco, and is well-connected to the city centre via the 12X bus.

The city centre itself is also highly in demand with students (with almost 60% of occupants in the city centre in 2021 being full-time students, according to the ONS), mainly because of its proximity to the Coventry University campus. Earlsdon and Bishopsgate Green are also popular choices for student accommodation in Coventry, thanks to their cosy vibes and community feel.

It looks like living with mates is the way to go in this city, as it’s the four-, five- and three-bedroom student properties in Coventry that get snatched up the quickest. Two- and six-bedroom houses follow closely behind, meaning that you need to start looking sooner rather than later if you’re after living with a big group here.

Student life in Coventry

Coventry is arguably the heart of England, not only because of its historical significance but also because of its near-central location. It’s no wonder then that life in Coventry perfectly represents living as we know it in this country – this city is varied and lively, all underpinned by a strong sense of community and pride.

Discover more in our Coventry city guide. Additionally, check out our blog post on the best areas to find student accommodation in Coventry as a uni student, or give our blog post on student bar crawls in Coventry a read.

To find out even more about student life in Coventry, check out former Brand Ambassador Lauryn’s video on must-try restaurants in Coventry.

Did you know?

The University of Warwick churns out stars. Some of Britain’s most well-loved celebrities found themselves in student housing in Coventry whilst they studied at Warwick Uni, including Gavin and Stacey’s Ruth Jones (who not only created and wrote the show, but also played the beloved Nessa), Brett Goldstein (famous for his role as Roy Kent in Ted Lasso), and comedians Stephen Merchant and Frank Skinner. Even Sting enjoyed a term or two at Warwick (although he did admittedly drop out).

So, be warned; go to the University of Warwick and you may well emerge as the nation’s newest sweetheart.