Student Accommodation in Southampton

Student housing in Southampton

Most of the search for student housing in Southampton comes down to one question: how close to the Highfield campus do you want to be? Portswood and Highfield put you on the doorstep, Swaythling saves you money, and the city centre keeps the shops and nightlife near. Housr lays it all out in one place so you can filter by weekly price, bedrooms, bathrooms and room type, then shortlist the houses worth a viewing.

Search student accommodation in Southampton by list, by tile, or on an interactive map, and you'll see exactly how far each house is from your lectures before you commit.

Student areas in Southampton

Portswood is the student favourite, packed with shops, cafés and pubs and a short walk or bus from campus. Highfield wraps around the main university campus, so it's the pick if you want the shortest possible commute. The houses in Swaythling tend to be better value and stay well connected by bus and train, which suits anyone keeping an eye on the budget.

Types of accommodation

Southampton runs the full range: studios for solo living, en-suite rooms in shared houses, and larger houses for groups of four to six. On Housr, filter by single rooms or studios, set your weekly budget, and narrow by bedrooms and bathrooms so a six-bed with three bathrooms doesn't get buried among the one-beds.

Universities in Southampton

Two main institutions. The University of Southampton is a founding member of the Russell Group, based mainly at the Highfield campus, and sits 17th in the Complete University Guide 2026. Solent University is in the city centre, known for creative, media and maritime courses. Where you study tends to shape where you live, so it's worth starting there.

Bills, sorted

Splitting energy and WiFi across a house of six is where the group chat turns sour. Housr Bills puts energy, water, WiFi and free Contents Cover into one monthly payment, with split liability so you only ever cover your share. One provider, one app, far less hassle. Still need to fill the house? Roomie matches you with other verified students.

How searching on Housr works

Browse in list view for the detail, tile view for a quick scan, or switch to the interactive map to see where each place actually sits. Every listing shows what's nearby, with average walk times to campus and the shops. When one looks right, request more info or book a viewing through a short form.