Student Accommodation in Leicester

Looking for student houses in Leicester to live in while studying at De Montfort University or the University of Leicester? We're the UK's largest bills-included student accommodation platform, and we'll help you find your next student home in Leicester, whether that’s by yourself or with a housemate or two (or several!). At UniHomes, we’ve been working with Leicester’s student letting agents since 2020 to pull together the very best student houses and flats the city has to offer, all on one convenient and easy-to-access website. With bills included in the price of your rent thanks to our uncapped bills packages, student renting has never been easier – simply use the filters at the top of the page to sort results by number of bedrooms, price, university and area. Search, secure, sorted!

Leicester student housing market: everything you need to know

How much does student accommodation in Leicester cost?

The student houses in Leicester on our website range from £95 at the cheapest end to £205 per person per week, with the average price coming in at £129. Remember, this price already includes bills, meaning your new home-away-from-home stays budget-friendly and hassle-free.

When does the Leicester student property season run from and to?

Leicester students do things a little differently from the rest of the country; students here start searching for student properties to rent for the next academic year at the end of October, which is a bit later than in other cities. Demand peaks in November, and as a general rule, most students have found their new housing by early February. These few months are competitive, so getting in there early is definitely the key to securing the perfect property.

Which areas of Leicester are most popular with students?

Named the coolest place to live in all of Leicestershire, Clarendon Park is definitely the most sought-after area amongst the students of Leicester. Almost double the number of students who try to bag student homes in Leicester live here than in the City Centre (the next most-popular area), with demand spurred on by Clarendon Park’s eclectic and cosy vibes. Whether you like discovering independent gems or going for a bite to eat, Clarendon Park’s Queens Road has loads to offer and is conveniently only a 15-minute walk from the University of Leicester, with the train station only a little further away.

Westcotes, or the West End as it’s sometimes called by locals, is also a shout when it comes to picking somewhere to live in Leicester. A mere 10 mins away from De Montfort University on foot, Westcotes is a cultural hub that comes alive at night thanks to its never-ending range of bars, clubs, and pubs. Supermarkets like Lidl and Tesco are handily just a stone’s throw away, making convenience and comfort easier than ever.

If you’re after a more peaceful area that's interwoven with nature but still only around the corner from the universities and the station, Highfields is the best place for you. Perfect for mature students, people with young children, or simply those who prefer a quieter life, this part of Leicester is home to vast green spaces like Spinney Hill Park that overlook the rest of the city. With an abundance of superb primary and secondary schools, Highfields has a cosy, residential feel that’s sure to help you settle in straight away.

Which house sizes are most in demand with Leicester students?

Living with friends is clearly the way to go in Leicester, as every year the most popular student residences are 2-, 3-, and 4-bed houses. The 2025-26 letting season saw a boom in people looking for 5-bedroom student housing, though – the more the merrier! If you’re not after that independent 1-bed life, then make sure you start looking for somewhere for you and your housemates early on in the letting season.

Student life in Leicester

With music acts like Kasabian and Queen’s own John Deacon hailing from Leicester, it’s no surprise that nights out in this city are centred on good music and even better vibes. Catch live music by up-and-coming local bands at The Shed in the centre, or take your night that one step further by heading nearer to Westcotes for club-bar-kitchen combo 2Funky.

If you prefer your nights out to be a bit more laid back then don’t worry; Leicester has loads of chill venues like Soar Point, a pub practically on De Montfort’s doorstep that’s famed for its 40p chicken wings. It’s no secret that there really is something for everyone in Leicester.

Did you know?

We’ve all experienced those pre-uni jitters, wondering about the people we’ll meet and the friends we’ll make. We can only hope to hit it off with course mates and end up friends for life, right? Well, if you’re headed to De Montfort University any time soon, then there’s a high chance one of your new besties will be a little furrier than most. De Montfort’s 2024 student intake included 10-year-old black lab Cara, a professional (or pawfessional, if you will) therapy-dog-turned-Fresher who’s been enrolled by the uni to help new students settle in away from home. Keep an eye out for him at socials, too, where he apparently pops up from time to time!

Read more about student life in Leicester

There's loads to do in Leicester, and our Content Ambassador Kayleigh is here to tell you everything you need to know. From cheap places to eat and the best places to go for Freshers' Week, to where to go running in Leicester and the ultimate student guide to Clarendon Park, check out Kayleigh's blog posts on student life in Leicester. And while you're at it, go and give our post on the best student nights out in Leicester a read too!

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