Student accommodation in Fratton, Portsmouth

As student accommodation in Fratton, Portsmouth, is conveniently located within commutable distance of the city centre and the University of Portsmouth, the area is popular with students.

Fratton is located to the west of Portsmouth city centre, close to Kingston.

Although there is some crime in the area, you should feel safe living in student houses in Fratton as long as you take sensible precautions like properly securing your property and walking with others at night.

Fratton is a great place to live with efficient transport links, plenty of green space, and lots of pubs to enjoy. As a result, student accommodation in Fratton is in high demand.

Fratton Park is home to Portsmouth Football Club.

Although students live in lots of different areas across Portsmouth, typically they will live in student accommodation in Fratton, Gunwharf Quays, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth city centre, and Southsea.

Many student houses in Fratton 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 Fratton 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 Fratton 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 Portsmouth.