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Eight Bedroom Student Houses in York
An 8-bedroom student house in York is perfect for students who love a full household. These homes come with a great student social life, whilst also offering more freedom than student halls.
For students at the University of York, your best options for an 8-bedroom student house will be in nearby popular student suburbs. These include Hull Road and Lawrence Street. Heslington is particularly close to UoY's campus, and has a buzzing student community nearby.
For those studying at York St John University, options are scatted between the city centre and Clifton, which are packed full of student essentials. With takeaways, restaurants and supermarkets all on your doorstep, these main student districts are perfect for YSJU students.
Why UniHomes?
UniHomes offer a comprehensive range of student accommodation across York, so you're sure to find your perfect student pad. We have a range of 8-bedroom student houses in York, with options for smaller properties too. Plus, with UniHomes, every single home comes with all bills included, so you have one less thing to worry about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students in York typically start searching for their next student house in late October, with demand at its highest in early November.
The average rent for York student properties on the UniHomes website this 2026-27 letting season sits at approximately £225 per person per week. Whilst this is a bit more expensive than the rest of the country (the national average is £176 pppw), remember that this includes bills – meaning that you don’t have to worry about sorting your utilities!
Hull Road has taken the lead in the 2026-27 letting season, with this area being the most popular place for York student accommodation on the UniHomes website. It’s a close tie for second and third place, however, as Heslington just beats out the city centre for runner up.
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