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Birmingham is home to universities that are some of the top choices for prospective students searching for their perfect option. On top of this, the city is bursting with venues catering specifically to students, as well as plenty of quality eateries, meaning you will never be bored while living in this vibrant city. There are plenty of private shared student accommodation options and student areas available in Birmingham, making it hard to choose where to live to make the most of your time in Birmingham.
Our guide has everything you need about the best Birmingham student areas and types of accommodation in the city.
Read our full guide to choosing student housing an area to live in Birmingham to help you in your house hunt.
Read the key benefits of choosing housing that offers a bills inclusive rent agreement.
Read some popular areas of student housing in Birmingham and what they can offer.
Find out what to consider when choosing private accommodation in Birmingham.
Read how using a bill-splitting service such as Split the Bills can benefit you.
All-inclusive living is when your rent and bills are combined. The most common bills that are covered in
all-inclusive
rent agreements are:
All-inclusive student bills means that you will have just one payment for rent and amenities, allowing you to enjoy
student life without the stress of working out bills and nagging housemates.
Some key benefits of choosing all-inclusive student housing include:
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having one
easy-to-manage payment to make each month and spend more time enjoying student life!
The exact price of renting bills inclusive housing in Birmingham differs and is subject to a number of variables.
However, prices tend to range from £120 to £150 per week. Factors such as how many people are living in your home,
location and whether you choose a flat or house can influence the cost.
Areas such as Selly Oak offer low rent prices, allowing you to enjoy your university experience without worrying
about high rent prices. For example – this
four-bedroom house in Selly Oak costs £137 per week to rent,
with bills
included.
Selly Oak is a great place for students to rent, and you might be wondering what price ranges Selly Oak offers. When it comes to renting in Selly Oak, the cheapest options are often a room in a house share, where the prices average at roughly £400-500 ppm (per person per month). If, however, you are looking to rent a one-bedroom apartment, the prices increase to around £700ppm.
Are you looking for accommodation in Selly Oak?
View this four-bedroom property offering a
private garden here!
Read
our full guide to choosing accommodation in Selly Oak here.
Home to landmarks such as the famous Bullring shopping centre, Grand Central and Victoria Square, the city centre
packs itself with exciting things to do. In Birmingham city centre, you’re sure to find something going on whenever
you step outside your doorstep. Offering a lively economy, some very affordable living and a busy atmosphere, the
popularity of Birmingham’s city centre comes as no surprise. There are 65,000 students in Birmingham, ensuring great
student deals at restaurants, bars, cafes and cinemas.
Like most cities – Birmingham city centre accommodation tends to be more expensive to rent than in other areas of
Birmingham. However, if you are after a busy lifestyle in the city and want to be surrounded by the
hustle-and-bustle, it may be worth paying that bit extra.
Student properties in Birmingham city centre tend to cost between £130 to £280, depending on the type of
accommodation you opt for. To save money, we recommend sharing a house or flat with other students rather than
renting on your own. For example, this five-bedroom
house allows you to save money while offering a
garden and
on-street parking!
Are you worried about the cost of bills or how you are going to split them amongst your
housemates? Find out how we can help here!
Read
our full guide to choosing Birmingham student accommodation in the city centre here.
Mosely is a trendy and unique area, with lots of awesome independent shops and pubs scattered around.
Despite being slightly further away from the University as Selly Oak, transport links to/from the area are
excellent with a 25-minute bus journey getting you to the University and 30-minute journey for the city
centre. Rents are affordable and all-important amenities are nearby!
An ideal option for both Birmingham City and Aston University students, the areas of Eastside and Digbeth
truly are just a short walk from the Coach station. These areas are perfect for students looking for a
unique area on the doorstep of the city centre buzz. Eastside and Digbeth feature a variety of music venues,
great pubs and eateries.
Things to consider when choosing accommodation include the following:
The price for renting in Birmingham may vary slightly depending on the accommodation you go for. For
instance, if you were to rent a studio flat, you would pay out a lot more in rent. However, a shared housing
option with friends/flatmates will help lower the overall price. Therefore, you will want to consider what
living arrangements you prefer and whether this arrangement is worth the price rise/decrease it offers you.
See
an example of a four-bedroom student property in Birmingham here!
As a student, you’re bound to need a last-minute shop run or late-night food grab, so it’s important that
you know the amenities available in your area. You may not want a property that is a 20-minute walk away
from the nearest local shop, so these things are important to consider for your daily living experiences in
the long term.
A key aspect of being a student is the distance from your place of study, and this is definitely something
to consider when choosing accommodation. Having to travel over an hour a day just to reach campus will prove
tiring after a while. However, being only a short walk or drive away will allow you to have a more relaxed
wake-up and reduce the risk of missing your classes. Choosing the right accommodation based on this factor
can significantly improve your daily journeys.
Finally, one of the most important things to consider is whether your accommodation offers inclusive bills.
Inclusive bills allow everything to be paid in one go, without the need to arrange multiple contracts. This
can often result in disorganisation and potential conflict. However, sometimes it can be hard to find your
perfect house that offers this option.
When it comes to paying, services such as Split the Bills can handle all the organisation and payments on
your behalf, so there is no confusion, conflict or hassle between flatmates. You will find an incredible
range of bill packages to guarantee a stress-free, simple bill splitting process. These amazing packages
provide you with the best, most cost-effective energy services for your accommodation.
If you want the ease and bliss of having all your bills arranged and handled for you, then
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Bills to get a price or find out more about the great packages on offer!
Choosing
student housing in Selly Oak
What
to consider when choosing a student home in Birmingham
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