9Rooms available
St James Street, Portsmouth
0.4 mi from centre5 room types
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£149/week
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13 places in Portsmouth
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15Rooms available
Chaucer House
0.2 mi from centre2 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Gym
- Bike storage
- +6 more
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£161.60/week
16Rooms available
Crown Place, Portsmouth
0.1 mi from centre11 room types
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- +4 more
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£168/week
14Rooms available
Earlsdon Street, Portsmouth
0.4 mi from centre5 room types
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- +2 more
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£175/week
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Rosalind Franklin Halls
0.3 mi from centre1 room type
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- +4 more
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£190/week
31Rooms available
Stanhope House
In the city centre14 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Bike storage
- Study space
- Communal lounge
- +6 more
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£192/week
Gym on-site
42Rooms available
Stanley Studios Portsmouth
0.4 mi from centre8 room types
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- +6 more
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£199/week
18Rooms available
Greetham Street
0.2 mi from centre2 room types
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- +6 more
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£200/week
19Rooms available
Catherine House
0.1 mi from centre3 room types
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- Parking
- +8 more
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£210/week
18Rooms available
Middle Street, Portsmouth
0.4 mi from centre6 room types
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- +3 more
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£219/week
9Waitlist only
Europa House
0.7 mi from centre10 room types
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- Gym
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- +9 more
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On enquiry
Allocated by university
12Allocated stay
Margaret Rule Hall
0.2 mi from centreRooms on request
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Allocated stay
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Allocated by university
11Allocated stay
Trafalgar Hall
0.3 mi from centreRooms on request
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- +2 more
Allocated stay
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On enquiry
About Portsmouth
Why students choose Portsmouth
Portsmouth is built on Portsea Island, and almost everything else about living here follows from that. It is one of the most densely populated places in the United Kingdom, there is no room to spread outwards, and leaving means a bridge or a train. The University of Portsmouth is spread through the middle of the city around the Guildhall rather than sitting on a campus, so most students are within walking distance of teaching whether they planned to be or not.
Southsea is the obvious first choice: Victorian terraces, Albert Road for independent shops and bars, the common and the seafront at the bottom. Rents there are the highest on the island and worth it to most people who pay them. The city centre and Guildhall area holds the purpose-built blocks and puts you next to teaching and the station. Fratton and Milton are north and east, cheaper, well connected by Fratton station, and where a lot of second years go. Eastney is at the far end by the sea, quiet and residential. North End and Hilsea sit at the top of the island, the cheapest rooms with a short bus or train in. Gunwharf and Old Portsmouth are the expensive waterfront options.
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Room types, what bills included really covers, when to book, and what to check if you are arriving from abroad.
Which Portsmouth room type fits city life?
Managed student buildings around Guildhall and the centre keep University of Portsmouth teaching within a short walk. An en-suite shares a kitchen, while a studio is self-contained. Shared houses in Southsea, Fratton and Milton usually give more communal space.
Portsea Island is compact, but the exact street still matters for noise, parking and the walk home. Add utilities and any transport before comparing a house with an all-inclusive central room.
What should you check before booking in Portsmouth?
MoJO currently lists 13 Portsmouth student stays, with published prices from £149/week. Compare the full contract cost, included bills, deposit, payment dates and travel to your exact campus. A headline weekly or monthly figure is not enough on its own.
Confirm the room category, move-in condition, cancellation terms and guarantor requirements in writing. For a shared home, check the inventory, repairs, liability terms and how any deposit or bond is handled.
Top Portsmouth universities and campus links
Portsmouth's student population is anchored by University of Portsmouth. When choosing student accommodation in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
The best areas for student accommodation in Portsmouth include Southsea and Albert Road, City centre and Guildhall, Fratton and Milton, North End and Hilsea, and Eastney and Craneswater. 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 Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth
The cost of student accommodation in Portsmouth typically starts from £149/week, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Portsmouth typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.
If Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
- University of Portsmouth
Popular neighbourhoods
- Southsea and Albert Road
- City centre and Guildhall
- Fratton and Milton
- North End and Hilsea
- Eastney and Craneswater
- Old Portsmouth and Gunwharf
Getting around
The island is small enough that cycling covers it end to end in about half an hour, and the seafront route is flat and separated from traffic. Portsmouth has three useful stations: Portsmouth and Southsea for the city centre, Portsmouth Harbour for the Isle of Wight ferries and Gosport, and Fratton for the north east. First and Stagecoach buses run the length of the island. London Waterloo is around an hour and three quarters and Southampton under an hour. A car is a liability here, because parking on the island is scarce and mostly permit controlled.
Nearby universities
Where students live in Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth PO1 2UP
University of Portsmouth is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Portsmouth. 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 PortsmouthFrequently asked questions
- Prices in Portsmouth typically start from £149/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.
- For a September move-in, most students book their Portsmouth accommodation between May and August. Booking earlier gives you the widest choice on room type, floor, and price. For January or summer intakes, book two to three months ahead.
- Your contract is signed directly with the accommodation provider, not with HouseForStudents, and we list only recognised student accommodation operators. Listing details for our 13 Portsmouth properties come from the operator's own site and we re-check them regularly, but always confirm the price and the terms in writing with the provider before you pay. Ask the operator specifically whether your contract is a tenancy or a licence, because statutory deposit protection applies to tenancies and most purpose-built student accommodation is let on a licence.
- Purpose-built student accommodation in Portsmouth commonly includes electricity, water, heating, WiFi, and contents insurance in the weekly rate, but the package is set by each operator and is not the same everywhere. Ask the operator exactly what the rent covers, and what is charged on top, before you pay anything.
- Most Portsmouth PBSA properties accept either a UK-based guarantor, an international guarantor, or pay a one-time fee in lieu. If you cannot provide a guarantor, ask our team when you enquire and we will filter for properties that do not require one.
Prices and availability on this page were last checked on . Rooms and rents change often, so confirm both with the operator before you pay anything.