University of Leicester Accommodation

About the University of Leicester 

1. University of Leicester distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-40 minutes

2. The University of Leicester has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £2,500/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. The University of Leicester follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 15 weeks.

4. The best month to book Leicester University accommodation on-campus after the university offer to study is accepted is March. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - February

• New postgraduate - April

• For returning students - March

5. Other Campuses of the University of Leicester:

• University of Leicester Global Study Centre

University of Leicester Student Housing Off-Campus Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Leicester. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £300/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular University of Leicester accommodation options include The Aspen, Opal Court, and Regent Road.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £500/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended University of Leicester private lets include A newly refurbished large 2 bedroom apartment in the suburban area of Birstall Leicester, Serviced apartment opposite Leicester Railway Station, and Spacious studio apartment in Leicester.

Secure a Private Student Accommodation Near the University of Leicester Without a University Offer Letter

iQ Student Accommodation, Student Roost, and Unite Students accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students, with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near the University of Leicester

1. New Walk

New Walk’s average rent is around £350/month. It’s a 15-20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include 28 De Montfort Street, 8 West Walk, and Salisbury Road.

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

2. Highfields

Highfields’ average rent is around £300/month. It’s a 25-30-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include St Martins House, Pannell House, and Renaissance House.

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 25-30 minutes

3. Knighton

Knighton's average rent is around £400/month. It’s a 30-35-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include York House, Reynard House, and Brookland Road.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-35 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.