Student Accommodation Birmingham

About Birmingham

With 26.6% of its student population being international, Birmingham is one of the top cities in the UK when it comes to education. Here is a breakdown of the proportion of international students by level of study in Birmingham:

• Undergraduate: 38%

• Postgraduate: 73%

• Research: 65%

Birmingham offers high-quality education through its renowned universities, the University of Birmingham, Aston University, Birmingham City University, University College Birmingham, and Newman University. It’s also one of the most affordable cities to live in for students, compared to other major cities in the UK, like London.

Popular Student Accommodation Areas in Birmingham

Popular Birmingham areas among modern university students are Selly Oak, Moseley, and Harborne. There are a few things to keep in mind while searching for the perfect student area accommodation to stay in, including its location, transportation, cost, and amenities.

1. Selly Oak
   Selly Oak is a well-known student area in Birmingham. Purpose-built student accommodation there generally cost between £100 and £150 per week.
   
   

• Distance to the University of Birmingham:

  • Walking:  24 minute

  • Cycling:  7 minutes

  • Bus:  15 minutes

• Distance to Birmingham City University, City South Campus:

  • Walking:  50 minutes

  • Cycling: 14 minutes

  • Bus: 21 minutes

• Distance to the City Centre:

  • Walking: 60 minutes

  • Cycling: 20 minutes

  • Bus: 30 minutes

2. Moseley
   In Moseley, student accommodations range from approximately £120 and £300 per week.

• Distance to the University of Birmingham:

  • Walking: 60 minutes

  • Cycling: 18 minutes

  • Bus: 30 minutes

• Distance to Birmingham City University International College:

  • Walking: 60 minutes

  • Cycling: 20 minutes

  • Bus: 35 minutes

• Distance to the City Centre:

  • Walking: 55-60 minutes

  • Cycling: 20-25 minutes

  • Bus: 15-20 minutes

3. Harborne
   Harborne offers affordable student accommodations, with rates between £150 and £250 per week.
   
   

• Distance to the University of Birmingham:

  • Walking: 35 minutes

  • Cycling: 8 minutes

  • Bus: 14 minutes

• Distance to Birmingham City University, City South Campus:

  • Walking: 37 minutes

  • Cycling: 9 minutes

  • Bus: 13 minutes

• Distance to the City Centre:

  • Walking: 60 minutes

  • Cycling: 20-25 minutes

  • Bus: 15-20 minutes

These areas offer various transport options and are in close proximity to major universities and amenities, making them ideal for students.

Less Popular Yet Student-Recommended Areas Near Universities in Birmingham

1. Selly Park:

A luxurious residential suburb in south-west Birmingham.

• Distance to the University of Birmingham: 21 minutes by bus

• Distance to Birmingham City University, City South Campus: 30 minutes by bus

• Distance to the City Centre: 33 minutes by bus

   Student Rooms in Birmingham near Selly Park:

• Beechenhurst House

• Oak Brook Park
  
  

2. Cannon Hill:

The most popular park in Birmingham and a popular destination for all.

• Distance to the University of Birmingham: 31 minutes by bus

• Distance to Birmingham City University, City South Campus: 13 minutes by bus

• Distance to the City Centre: 24 minutes by bus

Student Halls in Birmingham near Cannon Hill:

• Calthorpe Court

• Pebble Mill
  
  

3. Aston Street:

A vibrant and lively area in the West Midlands region of England.

• Distance to the University of Birmingham: 29 minutes by bus

• Distance to Birmingham City University, City South Campus: 27 minutes by bus

• Distance to the City Centre: 8 minutes by bus

Student Apartments in Birmingham near Aston Street:

• Harriet Martineau Unite

• Unite Students James Watt
  
  

4. Staniforth St:

A lovely and vibrant area in Birmingham with many interesting qualities.

• Distance to the University of Birmingham: 36 minutes by bus

• Distance to Birmingham City University, City South Campus: 30 minutes by bus

• Distance to the City Centre: 9 minutes by bus

 Student Flats in Birmingham near Staniforth St:

• Unite Students Staniforth House

• iQ Penworks House
  
  

5. Westside:

A wealthy district with luxury warehouse apartments and posh restaurants.

• Distance to the University of Birmingham: 21 minutes by bus

• Distance to Birmingham City University, City South Campus: 12  by bus

• Distance to the City Centre: 18 minutes by bus

     Student Rooms in Birmingham near Westside:

• The Pavilion

• iQ Broderick House
  
  

6. Bristol Rd:

A bustling and lively part of Birmingham.

• Distance to the University of Birmingham: 12 minutes by bus

• Distance to Birmingham City University, City South Campus: 20 minutes by bus

• Distance to the City Centre: 27 minutes by bus

Student Apartments in Birmingham near Bristol Rd:

• Beechenhurst House

• Oak Brook Park

Best Recommended Student Accommodation in Birmingham

Birmingham has various student room options, and students can explore different areas in Birmingham near their universities and budgets. 

1) Top rated student housing in Birmingham among students with USPs given below why these are popular. 

• Altura (Near City Centre, BCU, UoB, university of Law, UCB. Also, Flexible payment plans)
• Metchley Hall (University of Birmingham & BCU mins away, Fully Furnished, 14 days Cooling off period, Hold price)
• Kensington House (Free Dual Occupancy, 7 days cooling-off period)
• 88 Bromsgrove House (Extended cooling-off period, city Centre, BCU, Ulster university and university college Birmingham mins away.)
• Belgrave View (short-term stay, flexible tenancy start, fully furnished, BCU, Ulster university and university college Birmingham mins away.)
• Chamberlain Place (Available near University of Birmingham, BCU, Aston university, University College Birmingham mins away.)
• Pershore Junction (University of Birmingham, BCU, Aston university, University College Birmingham mins away, No Visa, No Pay)
• Compass (Near City Centre, BCU and Aston University. Every studio includes an En Suite. Private & shared study space available.)
• Host Student Apartments (Near University of Birmingham. Bus and train stations mins away.No Place No Pay No Visa No Pay, Wheelchair accessible rooms available)

2) Cheap and best student accommodations with benefits students mostly prefer to have in their housing.

• Calthorpe Court (University of Birmingham, BCU, Aston university, University College Birmingham mins away shared En-suites and flats.)
• The Pavilion (UCB, BCU, Aston University mins away, Fully Furnished, Hold price, 14 days cooling-off period)
• True Birmingham (No deposit is required, summer stay, cleaning service, female only rooms, free dual occupancy available)
• iQ Broderick House (Flexible start dates, fully furnished, Full refund within 7 days cancellations T&C applied)
• Harriet Martineau Unite (near City Centre, BCU, Short Stay available, discounted essential kits)
• Staniforth House Unite (near BCU, Aston university, Short Stay available, discounted Uni Kit Out packs)

Birmingham Student housing near City Centre:

• Harriet Martineau Unite (1 Mins walk)

• unite students Mary Sturge (2 Mins walk)

• Mary Sturge Birmingham - Flexible Tenancies (4 Mins walk)

• Unite Students James Watt (4 Mins walk)

• William Murdoch (4 Mins walk)

• Onyx (4 Mins walk)

• Unite Students Lakeside (5 Mins walk) 

• iQ Penworks House(6 Mins walk)

• iQ Studios 51 (6 Mins walk)

• Jennens Court (9 Mins walk)

• homes for students Canalside (9 Mins walk)

Discover Student Room Types in Birmingham (Approx. £100 – £3000/ month)

The purpose-built student accommodation in Birmingham typically includes a variety of amenities included in the bills; it varies according to the provider's terms and conditions. But broadly, we suggest a student should consider budget, needs, and preferences while making decisions. 

Here, we have categorized the room types given below based on preference and budget to help you in your decision-making.

Type 1: Affordable student rooms in Birmingham: 

These cost around £100–£250 per week on average and are recommended for students who are comfortable sharing space. Typically, such properties are houses or apartments. 

• Shared room

  • Amenities: Self-contained apartment with multiple bedrooms, shared bathroom, shared kitchen

  • Selly Oak avg. Rent: £120 / month

  • Moseley avg. Rent: £140 / month

  • Harborne avg. Rent: £150/ month

• Triple/ Quadruple rooms

  • Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen

  • Selly Oak avg. Rent: £100 / month

  • Moseley avg. Rent: £110 / month

  • Harborne avg. Rent: £130 / month

• Entire place

  • Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen

  • Selly Oak avg. Rent: £250 / month

  • Moseley avg. Rent: £300 / month

  • Harborne avg. Rent: £350/ month

  • Recommended entire place accommodation include Delightful one-bed apartment in Bridgnorth.

Type 2: Affordable student rooms in Birmingham with privacy: These rooms cost around £400–£800 per month. 

• Student Single Room

  • Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen

  • Selly Oak avg. Rent: £600 / month

  • Moseley avg. Rent: £750 / month

  • Harborne avg. Rent: £850 / month

  • Recommended student single rooms are Metchley Hall and Queen's Hospital Close.

• Student Shared Flats

  • Amenities: Private Bedroom in a shared house or flat, shared bathroom, shared kitchen

  • Selly Oak avg. Rent: £450 / month

  • Moseley avg. Rent: £500 / month

  • Harborne avg. Rent: £600 / month

  • Recommended shared flats include iQ Studios 51.

• Student Twin Rooms

  • Amenities: One room with 2 single beds, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen

  • Selly Oak avg. Rent: £480 / month

  • Moseley avg. Rent: £600 / month

  • Harborne avg. Rent: £650 / month

• Student Double Room

  • Amenities: One bedroom with double bed, shared bathroom, shared kitchen

  • Selly Oak avg. Rent: £440 / month

  • Moseley avg. Rent: £500 / month

  • Harborne avg. Rent: £600 / month

  • Recommended double rooms include ibis budget Birmingham Centre.

Room Type 3: Birmingham student rooms with privacy, quiet space, and proximity to the City Centre cost around  £520- £1,400 per month. 

• Birmingham Student Flats 

  • Amenities: Private bedroom, private bathroom, private kitchen

  • Selly Oak avg. Rent: £450 / month

  • Moseley avg. Rent: £600 / month

  • Harborne avg. Rent: £650 / month

  • Browse through Birmingham student flats such as Harriet Martineau Unite, Mary Sturge Unite, and The Pavilion.

• Birmingham Student En-Suite Rooms 

  • Amenities: Single bedroom, Private bathroom, shared kitchen

  • Selly Oak avg. Rent: £550 / month

  • Moseley avg. Rent: £700 / month

  • Harborne avg. Rent: £800 / month

  • Browse through students' en-suites in Birmingham, such as Lakeside Unite, Jennens Court Unite, Altura, and Selly Oak Court.

• Birmingham Student Studios

  • Amenities: private bedroom, Private bathroom, private kitchen

  • Selly Oak avg. Rent: £450 / month

  • Moseley avg. Rent: £500 / month

  • Harborne avg. Rent: £600 / month

  • Popular student studios are iQ Penworks House, Beechenhurst House, and Pebble Mill.

Room Type 4: Students who prefer amenities over budget

Student Penthouse in Birmingham costs around  £1,000–£3,000 per month.

These are suitable for students who prefer to have private bedrooms, a private balcony, a terrace, privacy, spacious rooms, and a top floor that is more over budget.

Students houses for rent in Birmingham, UK: (Private lets managed by individual landlords)

1 Bedrooms Flats

• 1 Bed & 1 Bathroom Brand new studio 10 mins from QE with big kitchen
• 1 Bed Brand new studio 10 mins from QE with big kitchen
• 1 Bed with 2 Guest Brand new studio 10 mins from QE with big kitchen
• 1 bedroom & 1 Bathroom spacious studio in Birmingham

2 Bedrooms Apartment

• City Centre Chinatown 2 Bed with Parking & Balcony
• 2 Bed House | Harborne | Courtyard | Parking
• 2 Bedroom & Parking |Jewellery Quarter
• 2 Bedroom House - Parking - Garden - Oldbury

3+ Bedrooms Apartment

• 3 Bedroom House - With Free Wifi & Parking in Eton Road
• 3 Bedroom Luxurious home near Birmingham City Centre
• 3 Bedroom Luxury House Near Birmingham City Hospital on Marroway Street,
• 3 Bedroom House, Ideal for Families, Contractors & Corporates Horrell Road
• 4 Bedroom House, Offstreet Parking, Garden, Excellent Location
• Luxury 4 bed Harbourne Townhouse Parking & Patio
• Luxury 4 Bed House & Garden
• Luxury 4 Bedroom House - Parking - Garden - Sutton Coldfield

Short-term student houses for rent

• 1 bedroom & 1 Bathroom with 2 guest spacious studio in Birmingham
• 2 Guest with Double Bed Brand new studio 10 mins from QE with big kitchen
• Brand New Luxury Apartment with 2 Guest
• Brand new studio 10 mins from QE with big kitchen

No deposit student houses for rent

• 1 Bathroom Brand new studio 10 mins from QE with big kitchen
• 1 Bed & 1 Bathroom Brand new studio 10 mins from QE with big kitchen
• 1 Bed with 2 Guest Brand new studio 10 mins from QE with big kitchen
• 1 bedroom & 1 Bathroom spacious studio in Birmingham

Cost of Living in Birmingham for Students (Approx. £370 – £800)

It varies depending on students’ lifestyle choices, but overall, apart from your Birmingham student accommodation rent, other expenses cannot be ignored. We have suggestions to help you save money while living in Birmingham as a student:

• Food: £200–£300/month on average. 

  • We suggest buying groceries that cost around £200/month and cooking your own meals. 

  • Shop from grocery stores such as Tesco, Co-op, Iceland, Morrisons, Aldi, and Lidl. They offer student discounts.

• Transportation: £100-£180/month on average

  • Get a Transport for West Midlands Swift Card for free and enjoy 50% discounts on all buses, trains, and trams within the West Midlands region.

  • Rent a bicycle from West Midlands Cycle Hire for £2.50 per day for a daily commute.

  • University bike schemes: Some universities, such as the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, Aston University, and University College Birmingham, offer their students discounted bikes.

  • Buy a new bike for £200, easily available for students. This equals one month's rent and will benefit you for the entire year.

• Kitchen Essentials: Market worth around £70-£130. 

  • Some properties do not provide utensils in that case, student can check online where some websites provide utensils at discounted prices for student from market prices.

  • Former students generally leave their kitchen essentials on the property while leaving the city due to airport luggage weight restrictions. You can find someone in your friends circle and reuse the stuff.

• Bedding Essentials: Market worth around £100. 

  • Only a few providers provide bedding packs to their tenants, either included in bills or as an offer. Otherwise, after move-in, students have to buy on their own.

  • Former students generally leave their bedding essentials on the property while leaving the city due to airport luggage weight restrictions. You can find someone in your friends circle and reuse the stuff.

• Bathroom Essentials: Market worth around £50

  • While booking a student room, the focus remains on whether it has shared or private bathrooms, but forget about bathroom essentials. Some properties do not provide Bathroom Essentials in that case, student can check online where some websites provide utensils at discounted prices for student from market prices.

• Cleaning Essentials: Market worth around £40