Student accommodation in Roath, Cardiff

Student houses in Roath are popular as the area is conveniently located near the Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed campus.

Roath is a vibrant area with lots of bars, restaurants, pubs, and cafes, as well as lots of green spaces to enjoy. As a result, student accommodation in Roath is in high demand every year.

You should feel secure living in student houses in Roath, Cardiff, as the area is generally considered to be safe.

Roath is located to the northeast of Cardiff city centre, close to Cathays.

Cardiff Metropolitan University has halls of residence on both Cyncoed and Plas Gwyn campus, as well as relationships with private halls close to campus. Typically, students will live in these halls in their first year before moving into private student accommodation in Roath and the surrounding areas.

As there are four universities in the city, students don’t just live in one area in Cardiff. They tend to be spread across the city, living in student houses in Roath, Heath, Cardiff city centre, and Cathays.

Many student houses in Roath 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 Roath 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 Roath 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 Cardiff.