Ultimate Student Guide to Sheffield
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One-Bedroom Student Apartments in Sheffield
Love the freedom of having your own place? One-bedroom student flats in Sheffield are ideal for students who value independence above anything else, giving you ample opportunity to stretch out and be yourself. These homes come with spacious rooms, modern furnishings and en-suite options, and have varying amenities nearby to suit your needs.
For somewhere that's central and surrounded by brilliant transport links (think trams, trains and buses galore), try looking for one-bedroom student apartments and studios in Sheffield's city centre. Properties in this part of the city are ideally situated near both universities, and are encompassed by a whole host of shopping opportunities, food halls, bars, and restaurants; you'll never find yourself bored on a Saturday night living around here.
Student housing that's close to the University of Sheffield specifically can be found in Broomhall, Kelham Island, and Crookes, all of which are home to a wide variety of one-bed Sheffield student accommodation options. With the campus and student union only around the corner from all three of these areas, these are the perfect places to live for getting to your morning lectures on time.
Those who go to Sheffield Hallam University and its Collegiate Campus should search for student accommodation in Sheffield in the sought-after suburbs of Ecclesall, Broomhill and Highfield. These areas are really popular amongst students thanks to their accessibility and the plethora of independent retailers and bars that have popped up over the years.
Why UniHomes?
We've worked with letting agents and landlords across the city to showcase an excellent selection of one-bedroom student apartments in Sheffield, all perfect for the single student or couple who wants to live alone. You can use the filters at the top of the page to search for bigger properties—anywhere from two-bed and four-bed places to upwards of nine-bedroom houses if somewhere bigger suits your needs better.
All Sheffield student accommodation on our website even has the added benefit of bills, like utilities and WiFi, being included in the rent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sheffield students usually start their property search in early October, with demand hitting its peak in November. The sooner you start looking, the more likely you are to find the perfect student house for you as the market in Sheffield moves quickly.
On the UniHomes website, the average price for 2026-27 student houses and apartments in Sheffield falls at around £136.74 per person per week – including utility bills!
So far in the 2026-27 letting season, some of the most popular spots have proven to be Broomhill, the Ecclesall Road area and Crookes (with Eccy Road and Crookes fighting for third place). But it’s Crookesmoor that tops the charts here, having had more than double the amount of interest than Broomhill has had so far this season.
It's the 4-bedroom student houses in Sheffield that have been the most popular on the UniHomes site for the 2026-27 letting season, followed by 5-bed and then 3-bed properties. Considering that the 2025-26 letting season also saw 4-beds, 5-beds, and 3-beds fly off the shelves (so to speak), we think it's safe to say that the students of Sheffield are a social bunch who love living with their mates.
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