Student Accommodation in Southampton

On the hunt for Southampton student housing?

Beaches, two outstanding universities, and the country’s best nightlife - what more could you want from a city? Southampton truly has it all, and we’re only a little bit jealous if this uni city is where you call home (just kidding, we’re a lot jealous). But who can blame us when you look at all Southampton has to offer? From buzzing bars to vibrant clubs, awe-inspiring museums to vast shopping centres, you’ll never find yourself bored if you’re a University of Southampton or Southampton Solent University student.

Whether you're after a large student house, a flat or private halls, UniHomes has got you covered when it comes to finding student accommodation in Southampton.

Why use UniHomes for Southampton student housing?

We've helped thousands of Southampton students like you find their next student home since launching here in 2019 as one of our first cities. UniHomes exists to make student living stress-free: the properties on our site already include utility bills, saving you the hassle of setting them up separately so you can get on with enjoying uni as soon as you move in.

We showcase the best Southampton student accommodation from across the market by working with 20+ local estate agents, so you can easily filter and compare your options in one place.

The Southampton housing market: trends explained

Portswood and Highfield's consistent popularity are explained by them both being just a stone’s throw away from the University of Southampton (in fact, Highfield is actually home to Soton’s main campus itself!), making them the most ideal bases. They both have their own unique qualities too, with nearby Portswood Road providing both areas with an array of easily-accessible cafés, restaurants and pubs—everything a student needs, really!

The Polygon is also highly popular with students. Just to the north of the City Centre, the Polygon has excellent transport links and is only a hop, skip and a jump from Southampton Solent University. Living in Polygon also means you’re only ever a short distance away from a wide variety of restaurants and bars, so you’ll always have something to do in the evening.

Southampton's city centre is perfect for those who love the hustle and bustle of busy city living. The area is packed full of pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants, and there's plenty of opportunity to go out partying. At night, the high street well and truly comes alive!

Two other well-known areas for student accommodation in Southampton are Bassett and Shirley. Both are great locations for medical students studying at the Southampton General Hospital, or for those taking advantage of one of the many sporting facilities that form part of the University of Southampton.

Did you know?

Going for a night out in Southampton? You’re in good hands, as Southampton has consistently been declared a ‘Purple Flag’ city over the last three years for its exciting and safe nightlife - officially making it one of the best places in the country to let your hair down and have fun.

Read more about student life in Southampton

For a more in-depth look at what it's really like studying here, see our ultimate guide to student life in Southampton.

And check out these posts by our Southampton Content Ambassador and current University of Southampton student, Destiny Kadima:

• Best student areas to live in Southampton
• Student guide to Southampton city centre
• Top places to get a sweet treat in Southampton

What students in Southampton say about using UniHomes

Google reviewer Oswald says:

"I used UniHomes to find a house in Southampton. I loved how simple it is to filter homes by price, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, etc. Super helpful website."

Alice says:

"I'm a uni student house hunting in Southampton for next year, and UniHomes has been so helpful! It's easy and intuitive, and I highly recommend it!"

Trustpilot user Ellerker says:

"Having bills included makes it so easy. Now I don't have to worry about sorting anything out separately."