Student accommodation in Finnieston, Glasgow

As it's so close to The University of Glasgow and The Glasgow School of Art, Finnieston is a very popular student area with a lively atmosphere. Student accommodation in Finneston is in high demand every year.

Finnieston is a vibrant area with convenient transport links and lots of delicious food and drink options. It’s popular with current and former residents.

Finnieston is located to the west of Glasgow city centre and to the south of Hillhead.

You should feel safe living in Finnieston student accommodation as current and former residents report feeling safe in the area.

Student accommodation in Finnieston is typically quite affordable. As it is a popular student area you can also take advantage of the student discounts and deals in local hospitality venues to help keep the cost of living down.

Finnieston is located between the city centre and the West End in Glasgow.

Many student houses in Finnieston 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 Finnieston 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 Finnieston 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 Glasgow.