Student Accommodation Brighton

About Brighton

Brighton is very popular among students. According to the National Student Survey (NSS) and the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), students enjoy staying in Brighton. Here is a breakdown of the proportion of international students by level of study in Brighton:

• Undergraduate: 9.4%

• Postgraduate: 13.1%

• Research: 5.4%

The proportion of international students in Brighton has been increasing steadily over the past few years due to a number of factors, including the growing reputation of Brighton’s universities, the increasing globalisation of higher education, and the UK government's policy of encouraging international students to study in the UK. 

Popular Student Accommodation Areas in Brighton

Brighton has several areas that are student-friendly. They all offer a vibrant and diverse life for students to explore and get used to different cultures. These neighbourhoods usually affect the cost of public transportation fares. The further you travel from the city centre, the higher the fare. 

Popular Brighton areas among university students are Lewes Road, Moulsecoomb Bevendean, and Hollingdean. There are a few things to keep in mind while searching for the perfect student area to stay in, including transportation, cost, and amenities.

1. Students living on Lewes Road will be near the University of Brighton Falmer Campus and the University of Sussex Falmer Campus, and the purpose-built student accommodation options would cost around £150-£300/week.

• Travel time from Lewes Road to the city centre by different modes of transportation:

• Bus - 20-25 minutes

• Bike - 15-20 minutes

• Car - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-40 minutes

2. Students living in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean would pay around £120-£300/week. Nearby universities include the University of Sussex and the University of Brighton.

• Travel time from Moulsecoomb and Bevendean to the city centre by different modes of transportation:

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Bike - 20-25 minutes

• Car - 15-20 minutes

• Walking - 40-45 minutes

3. Students living in Hollingdean would pay around £150-£300/week. Nearby universities include the University of Sussex and the University of Brighton.

• Travel time from Hollingdean to the city centre by different modes of transportation:

• Bus - 25-35 minutes

• Bike - 30-35 minutes

• Car - 15-20 minutes

• Walking - 50-60 minutes

Best Student Accommodation in Brighton

Brighton has a vast choice of student room options, and students can explore different areas in Brighton that are in proximity to their colleges and budgets. 

Popular student housing in Brighton that provide almost every room type are iQ Abacus House, iQ Brighton, iQ Sawmills, Hillfort House, Abacus Residence, Vogue Studios, and Stoneworks.  

Discover Student Room Types in Brighton (Approx. £230 - £4,000/ month)

The purpose-built student accommodation in Brighton typically includes a variety of amenities and features included in the bills; it varies from high-speed Wi-Fi to on-site gyms 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 categorised the room types below based on preferences and budgets to help you make decisions.

Type 1: Affordable student rooms in Brighton: 

These cost around £340- £682 per month on average and are recommended for comfortable sharing space students. Typically, such properties are houses or apartments. 

1. Shared room

   • Amenities: Self-contained apartments with multiple bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Lewes Road’s average rent: £300/month

   • Moulsecoomb and Bevendean’s average rent: £290/month

   • Hollingdean’s average rent: £300/ month

2. Triple/Quadruple rooms

   • Amenities: Private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Lewes Road’s average rent: £400/month

   • Moulsecoomb and Bevendean’s average rent: £390/month

   • Hollingdean’s average rent: £230/month

3. Entire place

   • Amenities: Private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Lewes Road’s average rent: £2,197/month

   • Moulsecoomb and Bevendean’s average rent: £1,758/month

   • Hollingdean’s average rent: £1,638/month

Type 2: Affordable student rooms in Brighton with privacy: These rooms cost around £466 to £620 per month. 

1. Student Single Room

   • Amenities: Private bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Lewes Road’s average rent: £200/month

   • Moulsecoomb and Bevendean’s average rent: £190/month

   • Hollingdean’s average rent: £160/month

2. Student-shared Flats

   • Amenities: Private Bedrooms in shared houses or flats, shared bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Lewes Road’s average rent: £800/month

   • Moulsecoomb and Bevendean’s average rent: £790/month

   • Hollingdean’s average rent: £760/month

   • Recommended Brighton student accommodation for shared flats at iQ Brighton and Princes House.

3. Student Twin Rooms

   • Amenities: One room with two single beds, a shared bathroom, and a shared kitchen

   • Lewes Road’s average rent: £400/month

   • Moulsecoomb and Bevendean’s average rent: £390/month

   • Hollingdean’s average rent: £360/month

   • Recommended Brighton student accommodation for student twin rooms at Student Castle Brighton.

4. Student Double Room

• Amenities: One bedroom with a double bed, a shared bathroom, and a shared kitchen
• Lewes Road’s average rent: £300/monthLewes 
• Moulsecoomb and Bevendean’s average rent: £350/month
• Hollingdean’s average rent: £290/month

Room Type 3: Brighton student rooms with privacy, quiet space, and proximity to the city centre cost around £500 to £3,000 per month

1. Brighton Student Flats 

   • Amenities: Private bedrooms, private bathrooms, and private kitchens

   • Lewes Road’s average rent: £3,000/month

   • Moulsecoomb and Bevendean’s average rent: £2,050/month

   • Hollingdean’s average rent: £2,090/month

   • Browse through Brighton student flats such as Brighton Beach Suites and Princes House.

2. Brighton Student En-Suite Rooms 

   • Amenities: Single bedrooms, private bathrooms, and shared kitchens

   • Lewes Road’s average rent: £1,100/month

   • Moulsecoomb and Bevendean’s average rent: £850/month

   • Hollingdean’s average rent: £990/month

   • Browse through students' en-suits in Brighton, such as iQ Abacus House, iQ Sawmills, iQ Brighton, and Hillfort House.

3. Brighton Student Studios

   • Amenities: private bedrooms, private bathrooms, and private kitchens

   • Lewes Road’s average rent: £1,040/month

   • Moulsecoomb and Bevendean’s average rent: £1,050/month

   • Hollingdean’s average rent: £1,100/month

   • Browse through students' studios in Brighton, such as iQ Abacus House, iQ Sawmills, iQ Brighton, and Hillfort House.

Room Type 4: Students who prefer amenities over budget

• Student penthouses in Brighton cost around  £2,000 - £4,000 per month. 

These are suitable for students who prefer to have private bedrooms, a private balcony, a terrace, spacious rooms, and a top floor.

Cost of Living in Brighton for Students (Approx. £420 - £589)

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

• Food: £220-£240/month on average. 

  • We suggest buying groceries that cost around £100/month and cooking your own meal.

  • Shop at grocery stores like Aldi and Lidl that offer competitive prices.

• Transportation: £60-£120/month on average

  • Brighton & Hove Buses have discounted student fares with valid student ID. Single fares start at £2, and day tickets are available for £5.

  • The Southern Railway offers student discounts on train travel. Unizone tickets provide discounted travel between stations in Brighton and surrounding areas.

  • Walking is always an option if you enjoy it. It’s free, which will help you save money.

• Kitchen Essentials: Market worth around £30-£40

  • 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 friend's circle and reuse the stuff. 

• Bedding Essentials: Market worth around £40-£80. 

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

  • Due to airport luggage weight restrictions, former students generally leave their bedding essentials on the property while leaving the city. You can find someone in your friend's circle and reuse the stuff.

• Bathroom Essentials: Market worth around £40-£50.

  • While booking a student room, the focus remains on whether it has shared or private bathrooms, but forget about bathroom essentials. Students can check online, where some websites provide discounted prices from market prices.

• Cleaning Essentials: Market worth around £30- £50