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The Nest

0.3 mi from centre5 room types
Bills clarity24h shortlist
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Laundry
  • Study space
  • Communal lounge
  • +7 more

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£149/week

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About Leicester

Why students choose Leicester

Leicester is small enough to cross on foot, and that settles most of the housing question before you start. The University of Leicester sits a mile south of the clock tower down University Road, De Montfort a mile west of it along the river, and the centre is in between. Almost nothing in this city is a commute, so the choice of area comes down to which campus you are on and what you want on your doorstep.

Clarendon Park and Highfields are the two established areas for University of Leicester students, Clarendon Park quieter and a little more expensive, Highfields closer in and cheaper. De Montfort students look at the Westcotes and Braunstone Gate side, west of the river and five minutes from teaching. The city centre has most of the purpose-built blocks and suits either university equally. Evington and Stoneygate sit further out along the Evington Road, with more space for the money and a longer walk. Belgrave Road to the north and Narborough Road to the west are where the food is, and both are a long way from generic.

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  • Which Leicester room type fits the way you want to live?

    Most purpose-built student accommodation is in the centre or on the streets between the two universities. An en-suite gives you a private bathroom and shared kitchen, while a studio keeps the kitchen private too. Both can work for either university because the centre sits between them.

    Shared houses are more common around Clarendon Park, Highfields, Westcotes and Evington. They often give you more living space, but compare rent only after adding utilities, internet and the walk to your own campus. A room west of the river usually suits De Montfort better; University Road, Highfields and Clarendon Park favour the University of Leicester.

  • What should you check before booking in Leicester?

    MoJO currently lists 33 Leicester student stays, with published prices from £89/week. Compare the full tenancy cost, included bills, deposit, payment schedule and any guarantor requirement. Leicester is compact enough that paying extra for a nominally central address does not always save much time.

    Confirm the exact room category, move-in date, inventory and cancellation terms in writing. For a shared house, check who handles repairs, whether all occupiers sign one agreement and whether the address requires a local housing licence.

  • Top Leicester universities and campus links

    Leicester's student population is anchored by University of Leicester and De Montfort University. When choosing student accommodation in Leicester, most students prioritise the walking-distance or single-transfer commute to their own department, since it saves 60 to 90 minutes a day on lectures, labs, and evening study.

    On each Leicester property page you will see the exact minute count to nearby universities and whether the campus is served by direct public transport. If you already know your university, filter by it before comparing rooms, it saves a lot of back and forth.

  • Best areas for students in Leicester

    The best areas for student accommodation in Leicester include Clarendon Park and Queens Road, Highfields and Spinney Hills, City centre and Cultural Quarter, Westcotes and Braunstone Gate, and Stoneygate and Evington. Each has a distinct mix of student housing, cafes, supermarkets, and public transport connections, so the "best" area really depends on which university you attend and what kind of neighbourhood you want to live in.

    If you are new to Leicester, aim for neighbourhoods with a high student population and good late-night public transport. Areas near your university's main campus are safest for evening walks home and mean you can lie in for 9 AM lectures.

  • Cost of living for students in Leicester

    The cost of student accommodation in Leicester typically starts from £89/week, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Leicester typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.

    If Leicester rents feel steep, it can be worth comparing with cities like London and Nottingham: the same weekly budget often stretches further, and some the United Kingdom universities have satellite campuses across multiple cities.

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Universities in Leicester

  • University of Leicester
  • De Montfort University

Popular neighbourhoods

  • Clarendon Park and Queens Road
  • Highfields and Spinney Hills
  • City centre and Cultural Quarter
  • Westcotes and Braunstone Gate
  • Stoneygate and Evington
  • Belgrave and Rushey Mead

Getting around

Walking covers more of Leicester than people expect: University Road to the clock tower is about twenty minutes, and De Montfort to the centre is closer to ten. Buses run frequently along the Narborough, Evington and Melton roads for anything further out, and the university operates its own hopper service between its sites. Leicester railway station is on the Midland Main Line, which puts London St Pancras a little over an hour away and Birmingham around forty minutes, so the city works well if you plan to go home at weekends.

Nearby universities

Where students live in Leicester

University of Leicester

University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH

University of Leicester is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Leicester. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its main campus, each shown with the distance to it.

Student accommodation near University of Leicester

De Montfort University

The Gateway, Leicester LE1 9BH

De Montfort University is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Leicester. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its main campus, each shown with the distance to it.

Student accommodation near De Montfort University

Frequently asked questions

  • Prices in Leicester typically start from £89/week, depending on room type, location, and how early you book. Purpose-built student rooms with bills included are usually the best value overall, since utilities and WiFi are already priced in.

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