9Rooms available
St James Street, Portsmouth
0.4 mi from centre5 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- 24/7 security
- Bills included
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From
£149/week
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Student accommodation in Portsmouth
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7 stays in Portsmouth
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16Rooms available
Crown Place, Portsmouth
0.1 mi from centre11 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- Bike storage
- +4 more
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From
£169/week
14Rooms available
Earlsdon Street, Portsmouth
0.4 mi from centre5 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- Bike storage
- +2 more
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From
£175/week
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Rosalind Franklin Halls
0.3 mi from centre1 room type
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- +4 more
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From
£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
Rooms available
From
£192/week
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StudiosFor students who want privacy and the joy of being personally responsible for every dish.23 typesfrom £174/weekEn-suite roomsA solid middle ground: your own bathroom, shared kitchen, fewer diplomatic incidents.15 typesfrom £149/weekApartmentsGood for friend groups who already know whose turn it is to buy washing-up liquid.2 typesfrom £168/week
18Rooms available
Greetham Street
0.2 mi from centre2 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Bike storage
- 24/7 security
- +6 more
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From
£195/week
15Rooms available
Chaucer House
0.2 mi from centre2 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- Bike storage
- +6 more
Rooms available
From
£197/week
About Portsmouth
Why students choose Portsmouth
Student accommodation in Portsmouth is one of the most searched-for choices for international students heading to the United Kingdom. Alongside student cities like London, Nottingham, and Bristol, Portsmouth is one of the United Kingdom's core destinations for international students. We list 13 Portsmouth student stays with prices from £149/week, taken from the operators themselves. What each rent includes is set by the operator and shown on the property page. We do not charge students a booking fee, and we aim to reply to every enquiry within one working day.
The best areas for students in Portsmouth share three qualities: they are close to at least one major university, they have direct public transport into the city centre, and they have enough shops, cafes, and supermarkets to be practical for daily life.
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Top Portsmouth universities and campus links
Portsmouth hosts thousands of local and international students each academic year. When choosing where to live, prioritise a walking-distance or single-transfer commute to your specific university department, this saves 60 to 90 minutes a day of travel time.
Each Portsmouth property page shows the nearest universities and the typical commute by public transport. If you know which the United Kingdom university you are attending, filter for properties within a 20 minute journey to make the shortlist manageable.
Best areas for students in Portsmouth
The best areas for students in Portsmouth share three qualities: they are close to at least one major university, they have direct public transport into the city centre, and they have enough shops, cafes, and supermarkets to be practical for daily life.
As a general rule, neighbourhoods with a high student population feel safer at night, offer part-time job opportunities in cafes and bars, and give you a built-in social scene. Ask your university's welfare office where most first-year international students live, this is usually the safest starting point for your Portsmouth accommodation search.
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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£99/week
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£158/week
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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 MoJO Housing, 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.