Student accommodation in Coventry

Student accommodation in Coventry start at £70 and can cost over £300 per person per week (pppw). The average rental cost for student lets in Coventry is around £103 pppw, excluding bills. For purpose built apartments, the average is £125 pppw. How much you spend all depends on your preferences and whether you choose to opt for a student house share in Coventry or luxury student accommodation in Coventry. Your chosen neighbourhood can have a huge influence on your monthly rental cost too.

In a study by TotallyMoney, Coventry was ranked as the number one most affordable city for students. There are lots of options for cheap student accommodation in Coventry on the StuRents website, and many of the city’s attractions, restaurants and bars offer student discounts to help you lower your cost of living.

Many students choose to live in student housing in Coventry in the city centre, Canley or Earlsdon, depending on which university you choose to attend and where your main campus is located.

Each university in Coventry has its own onsite accommodation, but many students prefer to choose private student accommodation in Coventry. StuRents is proud to offer a range of ensuite studios, private apartments and house shares in the city centre and surrounding areas.

According to the QS Best Student Cities Index 2021, Coventry is one of the top five student cities in the UK. It also came eighth place in the Good Growth for Cities Index, which ranks it as one of the best Midlands-based places to live. Take a look at our selection of private student accommodation in Coventry on the StuRents website.

Most students live in Central, South or North Coventry. The most popular areas for student houses in Coventry are the city centre, Canley and Earlsdon.

Known as one of the safest cities to live in the Midlands, Coventry has some great urban suburbs and places to live. When it comes to choosing your student housing in Coventry, it’s worth checking the distance from your university campus and the public transport links.

Many student properties in Coventry 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. Tenancy deposits are legally capped at five weeks’ rent per person, so if your own portion of the rent is £100 per week, the maximum deposit would be £500. It is more common however for student deposits to be in the £100-250 range.

The majority of student accommodation in Coventry 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 Coventry 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 in Coventry.