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One Bedroom Student Flats and Studios in Southampton
A 1-bedroom student flat in Southampton is ideal for students wanting a modern, cool and cosy place to call home. These homes offer plenty of room for those living on their own, and are an excellent choice for couples wanting a property to put their own stamp on. There are plenty of options for 1-bedroom student flats, studios and apartments in Southampton city centre, as well as in the most popular student areas.
Student Life and Universities in Southampton
Solent University is centrally located in the city, so students will be on the campus doorstep if choosing a 1-bedroom student flat in Southampton city centre. Naturally, the centre is slightly more expensive, but there are plenty of homes in Southampton's student hotspots across the city. The Polygon offers slightly cheaper student accommodation, and is incredibly popular among Solent students.
The University of Southampton has campuses spread throughout the city, with a bunch of student hotspots close by to call home. Shirley, Bassett and Portswood are well-known among students in Southampton, which are all close to local student essentials.
Why UniHomes?
UniHomes have an excellent selection of 1-bedroom student flats in Southampton, which come with all bills included. We'll take the stress out of finding your perfect apartment as you won't need to think about setting up your bills and talking to utilities suppliers - we'll do all the hard work for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
As of the 2026-27 letting season, the average price per person per week for Southampton student accommodation on UniHomes is £138. Remember, this price already includes utility bills, which might not be the case on other housing websites.
Letting agents in Southampton begin advertising student accommodation for the next academic year at the start of October, and most properties are listed on UniHomes by early November.
Southampton student searches on UniHomes peak around early-mid November each year, with a noticeable second wave in January from those sorting their accommodation after Christmas.
It's a two-horse race in the 2026-27 letting season so far, with Highfield just edging Portswood as the most-searched area on UniHomes by Southampton students.
It was the same story in 2025-26, with just 0.3% in it as Highfield took top spot. The Polygon consistently takes third place, albeit some way behind these two.
4-bed student houses are the most searched-for student accommodation on UniHomes by Southampton students in the 2026-27 letting season, followed by 5-beds. These were the most popular property sizes in the 2025-26 season too.
We list a wide range of student accommodation options in Southampton (all with bills included), including student houses, flats, spare rooms, private halls and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA).
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