About Manchester
According to the University of Manchester’s 2022–2023 Student Statistics report, Manchester is one of the most popular destinations among students. Here is a breakdown of the proportion of international students by level of study in Manchester:
Undergraduate: 44.7%
Postgraduate: 33.1%
Research: 22.2%
Manchester has 31.5% international students, the largest percentage of international students in the UK outside of London. Three world-class universities, the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, and the University of Salford, are located in the city, contributing to its excellent higher education reputation.
Popular Student Accommodation Areas in Manchester
Fallowfield, Rusholme, and Hulme are popular Manchester areas among university students. While searching for the perfect student area to stay in, consider transportation, cost, and amenities.
1. Students living in Manchester’s Fallowfield will be near the University of Manchester,
and purpose-built accommodation would cost around £120–£240/week.
Travel time from Fallowfield to the City Centre by different modes of transportation:
Tram- 15-20 minutes
Bus - 20-30 minutes
Taxi - 10-15 minutes
Walking - 40-50 minutes
2. Students living in Rusholme would pay approximately £130–£260/week.
Nearby universities include the University of Manchester and the University of Arden.
Travel time from Rusholme to the City Centre by different modes of transportation:
Tram- 15-20 minutes
Bus - 20-30 minutes
Taxi - 10-15 minutes
Walking - 40-50 minutes
3. Students living in Hulme purpose-built accommodation would pay around £125–£150/week. This area includes Manchester Metropolitan University and Edge Hill University.
Travel time from Hulme to the City Centre by different modes of transportation:
Tram- 15-20 minutes
Bus - 15-25 minutes
Taxi - 10-15 minutes
Walking - 30-40 minutes
Best Student Accommodation in Manchester
Manchester has a variety of student room options, and students can explore different areas in Manchester that are close to their universities and budgets.
Popular student accommodations in Manchester that provide almost every room type are:-
- Weston Court
- Manchester Student Village
- The Grafton
- Moss Court
- City Edge
- New Medlock House Unite
- Manchester Student Village South
- Mill Point
- Piccadilly Point Unite
- iQ Lambert & Fairfield House.
Discover Student Room Types in Manchester (Approx. £300 - £750/ month)
The purpose-built student accommodation in Manchester 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.
We have categorised the room types given below based on preference and budget to help you make your decision.
Type 1: Affordable student rooms in Manchester:
These properties typically cost around £200–£240 per week on average and are recommended for students who are comfortable sharing space. They are houses or apartments.
Shared room
Amenities: Self-contained apartment with multiple bedrooms, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Fallowfield avg. Rent: £425 / month
Rusholme avg. Rent: £520 / month
Hulme avg. Rent: £420/ month
Recommended Manchester student accommodation for shared rooms is a Stylish 2-bedroom flat near the Deansgate train station.
Triple/ Quadruple rooms
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Fallowfield avg. Rent: £350 / month
Rusholme avg. Rent: £325 / month
Hulme avg. Rent: £300/ month
Entire place
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Fallowfield avg. Rent: £750 / month
Rusholme avg. Rent: £700 / month
Hulme avg. Rent: £650/ month
Type 2: Affordable student rooms in Manchester with privacy: These rooms cost around £400–£600 per month.
Student Single Room
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Fallowfield avg. Rent: £425 / month
Rusholme avg. Rent: £400 / month
Hulme avg. Rent: £375/ month
Recommended student single rooms are
Student Shared Flats
Amenities: Private Bedroom in a shared house or flat, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Fallowfield avg. Rent: £450 / month
Rusholme avg. Rent: £400 / month
Hulme avg. Rent: £350/ month
Recommended student-shared flats include iQ Hollingworth House.
Student Twin Rooms
Amenities: One room with 2 single beds, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Fallowfield avg. Rent: £375 / month
Rusholme avg. Rent: £350 / month
Hulme avg. Rent: £325/ month
Student Double Room
Amenities: One bedroom with double bed, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Fallowfield avg. Rent: £425 / month
Rusholme avg. Rent: £400/ month
Hulme avg. Rent: £375/ month
Recommended student accommodation in Manchester with double rooms include
Room Type 3: Manchester student housing with privacy, quiet space, and near the City Centre cost around £550- £700 per month.
Manchester Student Flats
Amenities: Private bedroom, private bathroom, private kitchen
Fallowfield avg. Rent: £650 / month
Rusholme avg. Rent: £600 / month
Hulme avg. Rent: £550/ month
Browse through Manchester student flats such as
Manchester Student En-Suite Rooms
Amenities: Single bedroom, Private bathroom, shared kitchen
Fallowfield avg. Rent: £550 / month
Rusholme avg. Rent: £525 / month
Hulme avg. Rent: £475/ month
Browse through students' en-suits in Manchester, such as
Manchester Student Studios
Amenities: private bedroom, Private bathroom, private kitchen
Fallowfield avg. Rent: £575 / month
Rusholme avg. Rent: £550 / month
Hulme avg. Rent: £500/ month
Popular student studios are
Room Type 4: Students who prefer amenities over budget
Student Penthouse in Manchester costs around £650–£750 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 expensive.
International students in Manchester, UK, also search for:
Cost of Living in Manchester for Students (Approx. £240 - £810)
It varies depending on students’ lifestyle choices, but overall, apart from your Manchester student accommodation rent, other expenses cannot be ignored. We have suggestions to help you save money while living in Manchester as a student:
- Food: £200–£300/month on average.
We suggest buying groceries that cost around £150/month and cooking your own meals.
Shop from grocery stores such as Co-op, Asda, Iceland, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Aldi, and Lidl. They have some specific days for students' discounts.
Transportation: £40-£50/month on average
Get a Young Persons Railcard and get around 1/3 discount on train travel to anywhere in the UK.
University bike schemes: Some universities, such as the University of Manchester, offer their students discounted bikes.
Buy a new bike for £200, easily available for students. Which is equal to one month's rent, and will benefit you for the entire year.
Kitchen Essentials: Market worth around £200-£300.
Some properties do not provide utensils in that case, student can check online where some websites provide student at discounted prices 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 £80.
Only a few providers provide bedding packs to their tenants 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
Some properties do not provide bathroom essentials in that case, student can check online where some websites provide student at discounted prices from market prices.
Cleaning Essentials: Market worth around £30
