Student accommodation in Leicester city centre, Leicester

As it is located so close to De Montfort University and the University of Leicester, Leicester city centre is very popular with students.

As you might expect from such a central urban area, the crime rates in Leicester city centre are higher than in some other areas of Leicester. However, as long as you take sensible precautions like walking with friends at night and locking your doors and windows when you leave, you should feel safe living in student houses in Leicester city centre.

The University of Leicester is 1.2 miles from the city centre, so you can walk there in under twenty-five minutes or get there in just fifteen minutes on the bus.

Leicester is a large city, but the city centre is small enough to explore comfortably on foot. There are also convenient transport links to other areas, so you shouldn’t struggle to get around when living in student accommodation in Leicester city centre.

De Montfort University has three halls of residence near their campus, and relationships with six other privately owned halls in the city. Typically students live in halls in their first year before moving into private student houses in Leicester city centre and the surrounding areas for the rest of their time at university.

Leicester city centre has a vibrant atmosphere, extremely convenient transport links, and plenty to get stuck into. With an excellent balance of history, culture, and nightlife, Leicester city centre is a great place to live.

Many student houses in Leicester city centre 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 Leicester city centre 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 Leicester city centre 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 Leicester.