University of Portsmouth Accommodation

About the University of Portsmouth

1. University of Portsmouth distance from the City Centre:

• Bus -   20-40 minutes

• Taxi - 10-20 minutes

• Walking - 30-45 minutes

2. The University of Portsmouth has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £3,750-£9,000 /semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

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

4. The best month to book a University of Portsmouth on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is in May-June (for new undergraduates). Accommodation applications for student accommodation near Portsmouth University are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate -  May-June (ideal) or July-August (limited options)

• New postgraduate -  July-August (ideal) or September-October (limited options)

• For returning students -  December-February (ideal) or March-April (limited options). 

University of Portsmouth Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Portsmouth. 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 (On-site University of Portsmouth halls): Average rent £1,000-£2,400/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular University of Portsmouth student accommodation options include Trafalgar Hall, Rosalind Franklin Halls, Portsmouth, Chaucer House Unite, Portsmouth, Stanhope House, Portsmouth, Greetham Street Unite, Portsmouth, and Stanley Studios, Portsmouth. 

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £800-£3,200/month

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

• Recommended University of Portsmouth private lets include Central & Cozy Modern, Private Kitchen & Bathroom, and Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartment in Gunwharf Quays.

Secure a Private Student Room Near University of Portsmouth Without a University Offer Letter

Unite Students accepts 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 University of Portsmouth

1. Southsea

Southsea’s average rent for nearby Portsmouth Uni accommodation is around £700-£1,920/month. It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Trafalgar Hall, Portsmouth.

• Bus - 10 minutes

• Taxi - 5 minutes

• Walking - 15 minutes

2. Fratton

Fratton’s average rent for accommodation near Portsmouth University is around £500-£2,000/month. It’s a 25-minute walk from campus.  

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Taxi - 5 minutes

• Walking - 25 minutes

3. Old Portsmouth

Old Portsmouth’s average rent for nearby University of Portsmouth student accommodation options is around £800-£1,760/month. It’s a 20-minute walk from campus.  

• Taxi - 5 minutes

• Walking - 20 Minutes

4. Buckland

Buckland’s average rent for University of Portsmouth housing options is around £450-£1,920/month). It’s a 30-minute walk from campus.    

• Bus - 20 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

• Walking - 30 minutes

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

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

• 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.