Frequently Asked Questions

Most students start looking for student accommodation in Surrey at the end of October, with mid November being when demand is at its highest. The market moves quickly, so make sure you join in with house hunting at these times if you want to find the perfect student home for you.

At an average of £218 per person per week for the 2026-27 letting season, UniHomes’ Surrey student accommodation can be more costly than student housing in the rest of the country (with the national average being £176 pppw).

That being said, it’s still cheaper than nearby London, where average rent for properties on the UniHomes website falls at around £496 pppw. Plus, UniHomes’ Surrey accommodation options come with bills included, meaning that you don’t have to stress about setting up your utilities!

So far in the 2026-27 letting season, Guildford has taken the top spot as the most popular area in Surrey for student accommodation, beating out second-place Egham by over 40,000 views (and third-place Farnham by 55,000!).

4-bedroom student properties are what UniHomes’ Surrey users have been searching for the most so far in the 2026-27 letting season, although 5-bed and 3-bed homes have also been a popular choice for Surrey students.

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