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Portsmouth & Southsea Station

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Cascades Shopping Centre

0.2km

Victoria Park

0.4km

New Theatre Royal

0.5km

University of Portsmouth

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Portsmouth & Southsea Station

0.2km

Cascades Shopping Centre

0.2km

Victoria Park

0.4km

New Theatre Royal

0.5km

University of Portsmouth

0.6km

About student living in Portsmouth City Centre

Connectivity

Portsmouth city centre benefits from extremely efficient transport links. Portsmouth & Southsea station is close by and many different bus routes serve the area, making it easy to get around the wider city. Plus, student accommodation in Portsmouth city centre is just a ten-minute walk away from the University of Portsmouth.

Outdoors

Although Portsmouth city centre is a buzzy urban epicentre, there is still plenty of beautiful green space. Victoria Park is only a short walk away from student houses in Portsmouth city centre. It’s the perfect place to go for a relaxing walk through the gardens, or hang out with friends in the summer.

Food and Drink

There are plenty of bars, restaurants, and pubs close to Portsmouth city centre student accommodation. Tuck into some delicious sushi at Otaku or enjoy some stunning Caribbean flavours at Natty’s Jerk. You can also enjoy a drink with friends at The Fleet, The Isambard, or The Dockyard.

Entertainment

You’ll never get bored living in student accommodation in Portsmouth city centre, as there’s lots to do. You can take a workout class or use the gym facilities at Pure Gym, or watch a live performance at New Theatre Royal. There’s also excellent nightlife in Portsmouth city centre. Head to Pryzm, Popworld, or The Astoria for a great student night out.

Shopping

If you love a shopping spree, Portsmouth city centre student accommodation is perfect for you. You’ll be within walking distance of Cascades shopping centre, where you can find all the high street shops you could possibly want, as well as several interesting independent outlets. There’s also a Tesco Superstore in the area where you can pick up all your groceries and essentials.

Student Housing

The wide range of student accommodation Portsmouth city centre has to offer means there is something for everyone. There are student lets in Portsmouth city centre to suit every taste and budget, from shared houses to purpose-built apartments. Have a browse of our student housing in Portsmouth city centre and find your next home, today.

FAQs about student accommodation in Portsmouth City Centre

Is Portsmouth city centre a student area?

As student houses in Portsmouth city centre are within walking distance of the University of Portsmouth, the area is very popular with students.

Is Portsmouth city centre a nice place to live?

Portsmouth city centre is a great place to live with lots of shops, restaurants, bars, and pubs to enjoy. There’s also a buzzing nightlife in the area. As a result, student accommodation in Portsmouth city centre is in high demand.

Is Portsmouth city centre safe?

Like any other busy city centre, Portsmouth city centre does experience some crime. However, you should feel safe living in student houses in Portsmouth city centre as long as you take sensible precautions like walking with others at night and properly securing your property when you leave.

How far is the train station from Portsmouth city centre?

Portsmouth & Southsea train station is less than half a kilometre away from Portsmouth city centre. You can walk there in less than five minutes.

Does the University of Portsmouth provide accommodation?

The University of Portsmouth has ten halls of residence to choose from. Typically, students will live in halls in their first year, before moving into private student houses in Portsmouth city centre and the surrounding areas for the rest of their time at university.

Where do students live in Portsmouth?

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

Are bills included in the cost?

Many student houses in Portsmouth city centre 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.

Do I need to pay a deposit?

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.

How long does a tenancy agreement last for?

The majority of student accommodation in Portsmouth city centre 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.

Do you offer student accommodation for short-term stays?

Short-term student rentals in Portsmouth city centre 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.

Latest student property news in Portsmouth

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