Student accommodation in Shirley, Southampton

Despite there being a slightly longer commute from Southampton student houses in Shirley to the universities in the city, the area is still very popular with students. As Southampton General Hospital is closeby, Shirley is particularly popular with medical students.

You should feel safe living in student houses in Shirley as long as you take sensible precautions like securing your property when you leave and walking with others at night.

Shirley is a lovely place to live, with lots of green space and a wide selection of independent shops to explore. As a result, student accommodation in Shirely is very popular.

Shirely is an area to the west of Southampton, close to Maybush and Regent’s Park.

Shirley is a predominantly residential area with lots to do. There are plenty of shops, pubs, restaurants, and cafes to keep you occupied.

As there are two universities in the city, students don’t just live in one area of Southampton. They tend to be spread across the city depending on their accommodation preferences and budgets. However, typically, students will live in student accommodation in Shirley, Portswood, the Polygon, Highfield, Bassett, and Southampton city centre.

Many student houses in Shirley 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 Shirley 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 Shirley 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 Southampton.