Student Accommodation in Birmingham

The UK's second-largest city and home to five different unis and tens of thousands of students, Birmingham has all the ingredients for vibrant student life and it doesn't disappoint. Great nights out, more arts and culture than you can throw a mortarboard at and brilliant transport links, Brum has it all.

Naturally, that huge student population can make the student house-hunting process more than a little competitive. Whether you're at the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, Aston University or Birmingham Newman Uni, we're here to help.

Why UniHomes?

Stressed out by juggling house-hunting with deadlines? Overwhelmed by choice? It doesn't have to be that way. UniHomes' purpose is to make student living stress-free: we partner with 15+ Birmingham letting agents so we can showcase the city's best student housing in one convenient platform.

Whether you're after big student houses for a group of mates, or apartments or private halls by yourself, UniHomes makes it easy to compare your options and filter by price, neighbourhood and number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Since launching in Birmingham in 2020 we've helped thousands of students find their next home-from-home.

We also know that setting up utility bills each time you move as a student is an unwanted hassle. With UniHomes, bills are already included in the prices you see on our website - we'll set you up with utility suppliers when you move in so you can relax!

The Birmingham student housing market: trends explained

As explained in our FAQs below, Selly Oak is by miles the most popular place for Birmingham student accommodation. It's home to all the amenities you could ever need while at uni, from the big retail park to the Aldi. It's especially great for those searching for large student houses, though you'll also find some flats here. 

Selly boasts loads of student-friendly pubs for you to pop down to on an evening, with particular favourites being S’Oak, The Indie Lounge and Bristol Pear. Check out our Birmingham Content Ambassador (and current Selly Oak resident) Ash Sutton's ultimate student guide to the area.

After Selly Oak, the next most in-demand part of Birmingham for student accommodation is the city centre, with student flats here in Birmingham getting snapped up faster than you can say ‘Bullring’. This makes sense when you consider all that the city centre has to offer (think bars and clubs, markets and shopping centres), as well as the fact that both BCU and Aston Uni are based here. Ash has got you covered here, too, with her guide to student life in Birmingham city centre.

Like most of the UK, the average cost of student accommodation in Birmingham has increased in recent year. The average price of Birmingham listings on UniHomes (including bills) has risen from £131pppw in 2023-24 to £146pppw in 2026-27.

Student life in Birmingham

If you’ve come to Birmingham for the nightlife, then you’re definitely in the right place. From Broad Street to Digbeth, Birmingham nightlife ranges from cheesy dance hits at Popworld to laidback beer gardens at Dead Wax—it’s general knowledge that there’s a club or a bar to suit everyone’s vibe here in Birmingham.

No matter your preference, it can’t be denied that it’s a rite of passage for Birmingham students to visit both Snobs and Circo at least once whilst at uni. These institutions are the backbone of the Birmingham nightlife scene, with Snobs nightclub on Broad Street offering a range of tunes (including alt tunes, indie hits and pop bangers), whilst Selly Oak’s Circo is a student bar that offers 2-4-1 pints and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for society socials.

Life in Birmingham isn’t all about nights out, though. Birmingham is a cultural hub that’s filled to the brim with restaurants, study spots, museums, theatres and shopping centres galore. Thinking about dropping your student loan on a new wardrobe? Head over to Bullring & Grand Central in the city centre for both designer labels and household brands, including Boots, JD Sports, Zara, and (of course) Selfridges.

If you’re instead looking for fun activities for you and your mates, check out places like Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (for breathtaking paintings and artefacts), Hockley Social Club (for food stalls and cocktails), and the Custard Factory (for mini golf, a board games café and an arcade bar).

Looking for further insider knowledge on what student life in Birmingham is like? Watch UniHomes Brand Ambassador Holly Hermione’s video on what drew her to Birmingham for university.

Did you know?

Remember the cultural phenomenon that was Game of Thrones? The show’s very own Isaac Hempstead Wright (better known as Bran Stark) caused a stir on the University of Birmingham campus when he enrolled as a fresher back in 2017 while GOT was still airing. The Tab dutifully reported on his every movement, even going as far as to write when he was spotted in the SU toilets.

Read more about student life in Birmingham

If you're after an insider's POV on student life in Birmingham, look no further. Our Content Ambassadors Ash and Tamara are experts on everything to do with living in the UK's second city,

• UniHomes' ultimate guide to student life in Birmingham (updated for 2026)
• Birmingham Uni student Ash Sutton's guide to the best student nights out in Birmingham
• Birmingham Uni student Tamara Greatrix's top free things students can do in Birmingham
• See all guides written by current Birmingham students

What students in Birmingham say about using UniHomes

Google reviewer Khushboo says:

“The website is so easy to use to search for student properties. I also like how there are many bills-included properties and that the properties are student-friendly. It made my search a lot easier for a 2-bed in Birmingham!”

Trustpilot user Lily says:

“Filtering and browsing the site was so easy and simple. It really reduces the stress of finding accommodation. It’s also very easy to reach out and inquire, which is perfect for people doing something like this for the first time.”

Google reviewer Nigel says:

“It was easy to navigate, and I could easily select which area of Birmingham to find a home in, and I could also select the price.”