Student accommodation in Sheffield

You’ll find plenty of choice for student houses and apartments in Sheffield. It’s all about deciding what’s most important to you. Think about what’s essential and what’s a nice-to-have. For example, is having your own private bathroom a dealbreaker? Do you want your own kitchen? How close to uni do you want to be? Once you’ve got your list of must-haves, you can draw up your shortlist of student properties in Sheffield to view. Then you can decide what works best for you.

The sooner you book your student accommodation in Sheffield, the more choice you’ll have! Keep in mind that if you want a particular room type or a particular property, if you leave it until the summer, they might be all booked. We recommend booking as soon as possible to make sure you get the location and the room you really want. If you want to make a group booking, this is even more important, to make sure we have space for you and all your friends.

That said, at Student Roost we usually have some student rooms in Sheffield available for last-minute booking - so if you’ve left it late or found your course through Clearing, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Yes, you can. All our student housing in Sheffield is self-catering so you can prepare your favourite meals whenever you like. The shared kitchens in our properties are lively, sociable spaces where you can cook together - or separately, if you prefer. Or, if you like the idea of having the kitchen all to yourself, take a look at our studios and apartments - they each have their own private kitchen.

Yes, it is. We offer dual occupancy as an option for some of our studios and apartments, so you can rent and live together as a couple. 

Sheffield was voted the safest large city in the UK in 2020. However, as with any major city, it's always wise to be aware of the potential for crime. The good thing is that with Student Roost, you'd have teams on site 24/7, secure fob access, window limiters and CCTV in communal spaces. In the unlikely event of an incident, we also offer free insurance with Endsleigh for all our residents.

Yes, you can. Our properties are available to students at all stages of their studies. We don’t have postgraduate-only accommodation in Sheffield but we do have a wide selection of rooms and apartments for you to choose from. Some postgraduate students prefer our studio rooms as they have their own private bathroom and kitchen, giving you more independence. Learn more about our postgraduate accommodation.

Yes, whether you’re staying for one semester or the whole year, we want you to experience the very best that student life has to offer. We offer short-term student accommodation at some of our properties, so you can rent for one semester or two, depending on your study plans. Learn more about our short-term student accommodation.

The differences between private halls and uni halls in Sheffield are:

• University-owned accommodation: this is usually in halls, but it can be in a shared flat or house. It depends what your uni has available. University halls are often popular with first year students who haven’t yet made friends in the city. Keep in mind that facilities can be quite basic and you likely won’t have the option of a studio flat all to yourself.
• Private purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA): this accommodation is designed with student living in mind. It’s modern and comes with all the latest facilities. The type of rooms available will depend on your provider. At Student Roost, we offer studios, apartments and ensuite rooms in Sheffield, so you can choose a lively living space or a more chilled one.

Sheffield offers affordability, a friendly student community, and was voted the "safest large city" in the UK in 2020. There's plenty of things to do in Sheffield for every taste too. You can find out more in our Sheffield city guide.

Being a major city, there are a lot of clubs and bars in Sheffield that do student offers throughout the week.

What are the best student areas in Sheffield?

It all depends what you’re looking for in student life and how close you want to be to your chosen university. The city centre offers a vibrant community with plenty of restaurants, bars and other activities right on your doorstep. It’s a short commute to both the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University. Plus, it’s where you’ll find a great selection of our Student Roost properties, so if you’re looking for private student accommodation including student studios to rent, this could be the ideal location for you.

Other popular student areas include Broomhill where you’ll find uni-owned halls in a quieter, more suburban community, and Eccleshall, which is ideally located for Sheffield Hallam University. Crookes and Crookesmoor are also popular with students – as long as you don’t mind powering up the steep hills to and from uni!

Across the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, there are around 63,875 students in Sheffield - according to the latest figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). There are around 30,605 students at the University of Sheffield and 33,270 at Sheffield Hallam.

Congratulations! You’ve got a place on a course through clearing and you’re going to university; but what happens next?

Well, the first thing you need to do is accept the offer of study sent to you by the university. You’ll need to do this via UCAS. Once this is done and it’s all confirmed, you’ll also need to let your student finance provider know if there are any changes to your original application, such as a change in the university you’re attending, the course you’re studying, and the length of the course.

It’s also important that you find and confirm your accommodation. Options for last minute accommodation can be limited, so let us help you take away the stress. At Student Roost, we have accommodation in 21 UK cities. Upgrade your student living and become a part of our student community.

More information on securing your room (with no deposit!) through clearing can be found here - Clearing | Clearing Accommodation | Student Roost

Yes, we do – Laycock Studios is ideally located just a 4-minute walk from Sheffield Hallam’s City Campus. You can stay in style with a studio room complete with your own private bathroom and kitchen.

Absolutely! We have a range of properties ideal for University of Sheffield students. Central Place, Cornerhouse, Hollis Croft, Page Apartments, Solly House and Mellor Apartments are all within a 5-minute walk of Sheffield Uni. A little further afield, Sheffield 3 is just 15 minutes from the uni.