University of Leeds Accommodation

About the University of Leeds 

1. The University of Leeds distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 20 minutes

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

3. The University of Leeds follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 16 weeks.

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

• New undergraduate - December

• New postgraduate - February

• For returning students - May

5. Other Campuses of the University of Leeds:

• Leeds University Business School

The University of Leeds Student Accommodation Off-Campus Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Leeds. 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 £450/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular University of Leeds accommodation options include Hepworth Lodge, Woodhouse Apartments, and Sycamore House.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £1,000/month

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

• Recommended University of Leeds private lets include Art Hostel, One- bedroom apartment in Leeds, and Stylish and smart Studio apartment.

Secure a Private Leeds University Housing Without a University Offer Letter

iQ Student Accommodation 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 Leeds

1. Headingley

Headingley’s average rent is around £550/month. It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some Leeds University student accommodation options close to campus include Altus House, Leeds Portland Crescent, and Vita St. Albans.

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 20-25 minutes

2. Hyde Park

Hyde Park’s average rent is around £500/month. It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include White Rose View, Briggate Studios - Leeds, and Austin Hall and Asquith House.

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 20-25 minutes

3. Woodhouse

Woodhouse’s average rent is around £500/month. It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Trinity Hall Apartments, iQ Leeds, and Concept Place Unite.

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 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.