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Jump right into uni life at our Leeds student accommodation. Located close to uni, shops, nightlife and culture, make our university accommodation in Leeds your base to explore this vibrant city.

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Leeds

Leeds is one of the most popular cities in the UK for students, bringing big-city vibes with signature Yorkshire charm. With four universities and a specialist music and performing arts college, over 200,000 students live in Leeds, making it one of the largest student populations in the UK. Combine this with a low cost of living, great nightlife and friendly locals and you're set to have a great time at university in Leeds.

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Trusted providerWe're the UK's largest student accommodation provider and 70,000 students choose to live with us every year.
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All bills includedElectric, water, heating, Ultrafast* Wi-Fi and contents insurance – all included in your fixed rent.

University accommodation in Leeds

Leeds has everything a student could need in spades – art, music, culture, restaurants, shopping, bars and nightclubs. Visiting the stunning Yorkshire Dales is also easy, accessible in under an hour by public transport from Leeds.

Unite Students offers an exciting range of modern and high-quality Leeds student accommodation in convenient locations. We have 10 different properties to choose from:

Placed in the heart of the city, our student flats are easily accessible from any university – whether you’re studying at the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Trinity University, Leeds Arts University or Leeds Conservatoire.

Book now for 2024/25 to bag your spot in our Leeds student accommodation and make the most of your student experience.

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How to book Leeds student accommodation with us

  • Choose your property and room type.

  • Book a viewing or watch a virtual tour.

  • Choose your length of stay.

  • Enter your personal details.

  • Enter your guarantor details.

  • Submit your payment details.

  • Choose the instalment plan of one, three or seven payments.

To book student accommodation in Leeds you must be at least 16 years old and a student in education.

We offer as standard:

7 Day Cooling-Off Period – if you change your mind you can cancel your booking within seven days.

No Place, No Pay – if your offer is withdrawn or you choose a different university, you can cancel your agreement at no cost.

Ready to book? Here’s how to pay for student accommodation in Leeds

You can pay for your Leeds student accommodation in the following ways:

  • Direct Debit

  • Card payment

  • UnionPay for international students

All bills are included with Unite Students, so there are no hidden extra costs. Pay in one, three or seven instalments to suit your finances.

We don’t take deposits but advance rent may be required. This is a small part of the full-year amount, and we put this towards your first rent instalment.

You may need a guarantor for your student accommodation in Leeds. This must be someone over 25 who can make payments if you’re unable to pay rent on time – for example, a parent or legal guardian.

Types of rooms in Leeds

Bed in a Studio

Our room grades

Our Leeds student housing comes in three grades:

  • Basic – our best value student accommodation, with access to all the facilities.

  • Classic – get more space and storage with our Classic rooms.

  • Premium - better views, more space and larger beds when you opt for Premium.

Features may vary by property – browse our Leeds student accommodation for further details.

Find out what’s included in your room and what you need to bring.

LeedsFAQs

The price of student accommodation in Leeds varies a lot. Budget lettings further away from the city centre (areas like Headingley and Burley Park) are more affordable, while more high-end offerings a stone’s throw from the universities tend to be more expensive. Prices can range from £100 per week in large student house shares to £300 per week for large and luxurious studios.

You can book student accommodation in Leeds from the first week in November for the next academic year, which begins the following September. Leeds is a popular city, and student halls sell out quickly. It’s a good idea to get your application in sooner rather than later to get the hall or apartment that suits you best. Book now to lock in the price for 2024/25 with no unexpected rises in costs.

If you don’t get a university offer and need to go through clearing, you may still be able to find accommodation with us in Leeds. If there isn’t any available, you can join our waiting list in case others drop out. And don’t forget – if you’re a first-year student and don’t get the university you wanted, you can always cancel your accommodation, for free!

Safety and security is our top priority at all our accommodation options. We have CCTV on all our properties, and they’re secured with a key card entry. You can trust our team to keep you safe and comfortable and offer support if you have any issues with your housing. Our call centre is open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, and you can also get support on our app.

Most students in Leeds live around the edge of the city centre in Hyde Park, Headingley, Woodhouse and Burley Park. Woodhouse and Hyde Park are closer to the universities, while Headingley and Burley Park are a little further away but have their own hub with plenty of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants geared towards students. These areas offer great access to all Leeds universities and the city centre.

It’s easy to book an in-person tour of the available rooms at our Leeds student accommodation, so you can be sure you’ve made the right choice. Just book a viewing online, or you can email or phone us to arrange one. If you can’t make it, you can always use the 360-view interactive video tour available on our website for remote viewing.

No, you don’t have to stay in Leeds student halls. Even though most universities offer their own halls of residence close to the campus, there are independent Leeds student flats and privately run halls with Unite Students, as well as group housing. It’s up to you to choose!

Leeds is relatively inexpensive for students compared to other cities in the UK. The large student population means there are lots of shops, bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants aimed at students by offering discounts, deals and offers to help students get by on a low budget.

The universities in Leeds have their own student accommodation which is allocated once applicants receive their official offers. While students get to put down their preferred place to live, supply and demand means that sometimes not everyone gets their first choice of accommodation. If this happens, you can opt to find your own halls through private lettings or with student accommodation providers like Unite Students.

There are three main options students can choose when it comes to university accommodation. They can opt for university accommodation, private lettings, or student accommodation providers like Unite Students. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks, and students should consider things like location, pricing, security and quality when deciding where to live in Leeds.

When looking for student accommodation in Leeds, students should decide where abouts in Leeds they would like to live first. The city centre, Headingley and Hyde Park are all popular. Students should also consider their budget, and whether bills will be included at their accommodation. Also think about factors like room size, type and the number of flatmates you might like to live with.

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