Student accommodation in Brixton, London

As Brixton is such a buzzy area and has so many hospitality venues to enjoy, there is a high demand for Brixton student accommodation every year.

Brixton has a higher crime rate than many other areas in London. However, if you take necessary precautions like locking doors and windows, and walking with others at night, you should feel safe living in Brixton student accommodation.

Brixton is in South London in the Borough of Lambeth. It is bordered by Clapham, Dulwich, and Camberwell.

Brixton is a great place to live with lots of pubs, bars, restaurants, and shops to explore as well as convenient transport links into central London.

Brixton is in Zone 2 on the Victoria line.

Many student houses in Brixton 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.

Many student houses in Brixton 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 housing in Brixton 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 Brixton 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 London.