11Rooms available
Sovereign House
5.7 mi from centre8 room types
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£120/week
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48 places in Sheffield, showing 24
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40Rooms available
Sovereign Newbank
0.3 mi from centre7 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- 24/7 security
- +5 more
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£120/week
35Rooms available
Steelworks
0.3 mi from centre8 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- Bike storage
- +7 more
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£120/week
66Rooms available
The Gate
0.3 mi from centre11 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Gym
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- +7 more
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£120/week
114Rooms available
iQ Century Square
0.5 mi from centre16 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Gym
- Bike storage
- +6 more
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£123/week
62Rooms available
true student Sheffield
0.3 mi from centre2 room types
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- Laundry
- Gym
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- +9 more
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£125/week
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Page Apartments
0.5 mi from centre1 room type
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- Bike storage
- Communal lounge
- Outdoor space
- Social events
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£129/week
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Trippet Lane
0.2 mi from centre10 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- 24/7 security
- +8 more
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From
£131/week
36Rooms available
Crown House
0.3 mi from centre9 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Gym
- 24/7 security
- +7 more
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£135/week
Bills included
20Rooms available
Laycock Studios
0.4 mi from centre1 room type
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- Bike storage
- +7 more
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£139/week
19Rooms available
Redvers Tower
0.2 mi from centre9 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- 24/7 security
- +8 more
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£140/week
18Rooms available
The Forge
0.6 mi from centre7 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Gym
- Bike storage
- +9 more
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£140/week
35Rooms available
LIV Student Sheffield
0.7 mi from centre18 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- 24/7 security
- +5 more
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£144/week
13Rooms available
Provincial House
0.4 mi from centre17 room types
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- +9 more
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£144/week
31Rooms available
Hannah Court
0.3 mi from centre1 room type
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Gym
- 24/7 security
- +7 more
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£148/week
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Mellor Apartments @ Central Place
0.5 mi from centre1 room type
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Bike storage
- Communal lounge
- +2 more
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£149/week
23Rooms available
St Vincents Place
0.4 mi from centre1 room type
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- +7 more
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£153.60/week
15Rooms available
Portobello House
0.3 mi from centre6 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Gym
- Bike storage
- +8 more
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£155/week
5Rooms available
Aspect 3
8.7 mi from centre3 room types
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£160/week
31Rooms available
Newbank House
0.3 mi from centre5 room types
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£190/week
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Telephone House Student Accommodation
0.1 mi from centre6 room types
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- Gym
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- Communal lounge
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From
£227/week
9Rooms available
Central Quay
0.6 mi from centreRooms on request
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- Wi-Fi included
- Gym
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- +3 more
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On enquiry
7Rooms available
Rockingham House
0.3 mi from centre2 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- Communal lounge
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On enquiry
11Rooms available
Sharman Court
0.3 mi from centreRooms on request
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On enquiry
About Sheffield
Why students choose Sheffield
Sheffield is compact enough to cross on foot, but the slope matters almost as much as the mileage. The University of Sheffield runs west from the city centre around Western Bank, while Sheffield Hallam's City Campus begins beside the railway station and its Collegiate Campus sits towards Ecclesall Road. A room between West Street and Devonshire Green can work for both universities. Move north towards Kelham Island or south towards Sharrow and the price or atmosphere may improve, but the walk to your own teaching building becomes the deciding detail.
The city centre has the largest concentration of managed student buildings, shops and late-night venues, and it is especially practical for Sheffield Hallam's City Campus. West Street, Devonshire Quarter and the streets around the University of Sheffield shorten the journey to Western Bank. Broomhall lies between the main campuses and Ecclesall Road, while Sharrow and Hunters Bar give you independent shops and more conventional residential streets. Crookes and Broomhill are established University of Sheffield areas on higher ground. Kelham Island has converted industrial buildings and newer apartments north of the centre, but check the uphill route back to campus before choosing it.
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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 Sheffield student room fits the way you live?
Central Sheffield has a broad choice of purpose-built student accommodation. An en-suite room gives you a private bathroom and a kitchen shared with a cluster flat; a studio adds your own cooking space; and some buildings offer larger apartments for couples or friends. Compare the kitchen-sharing group, floor, storage and exact room size rather than treating every room with the same label as equivalent.
Shared student houses are common in Broomhall, Crookes, Broomhill, Sharrow and around Ecclesall Road. They can suit an established group and offer more living space, but bills, broadband and summer rent may sit outside the advertised figure. Check whether the address works for your campus: a house popular with University of Sheffield students is not automatically convenient for every Sheffield Hallam course.
How do you compare the real cost of a Sheffield tenancy?
MoJO currently lists 48 Sheffield student stays, with published prices from £120/week. Use those figures to narrow the choice, then compare the total rent for the complete tenancy. Contract length, included utilities, laundry, deposits and regular bus or tram travel can change which room is genuinely cheaper.
Before committing, confirm the specific room, move-in date, payment schedule, guarantor rules and cancellation terms in writing. Test the route to the building where most of your classes take place, including the climb on the return journey. For a shared house, also review the inventory, deposit protection, repair contact and any licensing details supplied for the property.
Top Sheffield universities and campus links
Sheffield's student population is anchored by University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, and Sheffield College. When choosing student accommodation in Sheffield, 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield
The best areas for student accommodation in Sheffield include City centre and Devonshire Quarter, Western Bank and Crookesmoor, Broomhall, Broomhill and Crookes, and Ecclesall Road, Sharrow and Hunters Bar. 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 Sheffield, 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 Sheffield
The cost of student accommodation in Sheffield typically starts from £120/week, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Sheffield typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.
If Sheffield 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 Sheffield
- University of Sheffield
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Sheffield College
Popular neighbourhoods
- City centre and Devonshire Quarter
- Western Bank and Crookesmoor
- Broomhall
- Broomhill and Crookes
- Ecclesall Road, Sharrow and Hunters Bar
- Kelham Island
Getting around
Walking works for many central journeys, provided you check the gradient as well as the distance. The blue and yellow Supertram routes meet around the city centre and serve University of Sheffield, West Street and the railway station; they are useful when your home and campus sit on the same line. Buses do more of the work for Ecclesall Road, Hunters Bar, Broomhill and Crookes. Sheffield station is below the centre beside Hallam's City Campus, so returning to accommodation around West Street or Western Bank involves an uphill final stretch. Cycling can be quick, but the climb and secure storage deserve attention before you rely on it every day.
Nearby universities
Where students live in Sheffield
University of Sheffield
Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN
University of Sheffield is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sheffield. 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 SheffieldSheffield Hallam University
Howard Street, Sheffield S1 1WB
Sheffield Hallam University is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sheffield. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its main campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near Sheffield Hallam UniversityFrequently asked questions
- Prices in Sheffield typically start from £120/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 Sheffield 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 48 Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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.