Student accommodation in Kemptown, Brighton

Due to its close proximity to the University of Brighton, Kemptown is a very popular student area. Student houses in Kemptown are in high demand every year.

Kemptown has one of the higher crime rates in Brighton. However, as a whole, Brighton has fairly low levels of crime so you should feel safe living in student houses in Kemptown.

Kemptown is an area in the east of Brighton, close to the city centre and Hanover.

Kemptown has been named one of the coolest cities in the UK, with a vibrant community atmosphere, a strong LGBTQ+ scene, and incredible nightlife.

Kemptown is a great place to live, with plenty to get stuck into from art galleries and vintage shops to pubs and nightclubs. Thanks to the impressive nightlife and great transport links, student accommodation in Kemptown is highly sought after.

The University of Brighton has seven halls of residence, located close to the campus. Generally, students will live in halls in their first year before moving into private student houses in Kemptown, Brighton city centre, and the surrounding areas for the rest of their time at university.

Many student houses in Kemptown are now advertised with bills included in the price. Where this is the case, your rental price could include electricity, gas, internet, TV licence and water bills and this is clearly stated on the listing. Properties without bills included are also available, giving you the flexibility to choose your own energy and water suppliers and internet service provider.

It is normal for property managers to require you to pay a security deposit at the time of booking or before you move in. Where a deposit is required and you are signing a tenancy agreement, your property manager must protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. As long as you look after the property and have no deductions for damage or unpaid rent, your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement ends. Whilst tenancy deposits are legally capped at five weeks' rent per person, it is more common for student deposits to be in the lower £100-250 range.

The majority of student accommodation in Kemptown can be rented for fixed contract lengths. For purpose built student accommodation, 43 and 51-week fixed-term contracts are the most common. For shared houses, 52-week contracts are the most common and generally start in July to September.

Short-term student rentals in Kemptown are becoming more popular every year. As a result, property managers are increasingly offering shorter tenancy lengths, whether for the summer period or for individual semesters and terms. This is more common in the purpose-built student accommodation sector than in shared student rental houses across Brighton.