Find your home in Cardiff, United Kingdom

You should start looking for Cardiff student housing early, just to ensure a smooth booking process. The sooner, the better. Also, Casita is there to help you with most of the steps: the room type, the amenities provided, the location, and proximity to your university,

Preferably around six months before your intake. If you are selected for the September intake, you may begin your search for Cardiff accommodation between January and March.

Yes, some student housing providers offer short-term stays in Cardiff. However, it is recommended to check the availability of your Cardiff student accommodation of choice during your desired period. Also, you can refer to a Casita accommodation expert to help you find accommodation that accepts short-term stays.

The average weekly cost for student accommodation in Cardiff is as low as £83. However, the rent varies from one student housing provider to the other.

You can pay via several transactional modes, including net banking or through your debit card. We also have our own payment portal at Casita, where we can assist you with the entire payment process.

Yes, you can. However, some providers may require you to have a UK guarantor. Refer back to your accommodation expert for further help on the matter.

This depends on the student accommodation provider. Keep in mind that after you find a student letting in Cardiff, several Cardiff student accommodation options will be offering essential utilities such as electricity, water, and gas in the rent, while some also offer Wi-Fi and insurance at no extra cost. Again, however, referring to the listing pages or contacting an accommodation expert for the specific rent inclusions is recommended.

Yes, students who book early or a while in advance are eligible for good discounts and pay lower rent in Cardiff. You can also save on rent by making a group reservation. Other offers are constantly available; we recommend you keep an eye out for the latest ones on our website!

A guarantor is a person who signs the rental contract with you and commits to paying your rent if you are unable to do so yourself. A guarantor is most often a family member, but it can be anyone. Most UK landlords require you to have a guarantor, so you’ll probably need to find one if you’re planning to study or live in Cardiff accommodation.

Once you enquire on our website, one of our accommodation experts will contact you to proceed with the booking of your room of choice or offer you alternatives if the room is not available for your dates. To enquire, simply choose a room and click on the "Enquire" button, then fill out the enquiry form you see in front of you.

As you search for student houses in Cardiff, you want to look for places that offer all-inclusive bills, as well as fully-furnished accommodation options, accommodation close to your university of choice, and student homes that have the basic amenities you might need.

Cardiff has a variety of neighbourhoods that are close to its numerous university and college campuses. Students will be able to find good and affordable student accommodation in Cardiff with ease in areas like Cyncoed, Llandaff, Penylan, Roath, Cardiff Bay, and Penarth.

The types of Cardiff student accommodation vary and include PBSAs (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation), private lets, and co-living spaces.

If you’re looking for student houses in Cardiff, the available room types in Cardiff student accommodation range from single rooms, double rooms, triple rooms, and en-suite rooms, to private flats, apartments, self-contained studios, and penthouses.

Using Casita’s services, you can easily find fully-furnished student rooms in Cardiff accommodation that are fitted with the essentials of a bed, a wardrobe, a study area with a desk and a chair, a bathroom, and a fully-equipped kitchen.

Yes. Casita offers many Cardiff student accommodation options that allow students to see the property either through online viewings through Skype or Zoom or through virtual tours of the property so you can take a look at your new home before moving in.

When booking student accommodation in Cardiff, you can get around the city through its various transport links. The most reliable mode of transportation around Cardiff is the Cardiff bus. Other modes of transportation include bike-share, railway, and taxi.

Typically, dual occupancy refers to accommodations that are generally one or two-bedroom properties, where more than one person is allowed to stay at either the same price or a slightly higher fee.

Most Cardiff student accommodation providers have now intensified their cleaning and sanitising measures of student apartments and communal areas; some providers offer weekly cleanings free of charge. Ask your accommodation expert for further details on the COVID measures implemented in your building of choice.

Landlords are carefully and thoroughly vetted before being posted to our websites. We always choose the safest and most trustworthy options for students.

Most of our available options for student accommodation in Cardiff, specifically PBSAs (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation), are safe and secure, with additional safety measures, like CCTV and a security team being used and with students’ safety being taken into account.

Mostly students are allowed to book with Casita. Students over the age of 18 can easily find a fitting student accommodation in Cardiff, while students under the age of 18 can also book with Casita but might require guidance from accommodation experts to find a fitting accommodation.

While some Cardiff student flats may allow for parents or guardians to stay over, every student accommodation in Cardiff has its own set of rules and regulations regarding hosting outsiders. We recommend you either check with the provider or contact an accommodation expert to get all the information you need.

Mostly, this depends on the provider and the specific Cardiff accommodation you choose. In most cases, you can rent an apartment with your friends. You may, however, be charged a small fee to do so, or you can rent a dual occupancy unit.

At Casita, we try our best to find student accommodation in Cardiff that meets all your priorities and preferences. If you happen to not like your Cardiff accommodation due to any unforeseen or unexpected circumstances, referring back to the provider is recommended, as cancellation policies vary from one provider to another.