Student Houses in Cathays, Cardiff

Once medieval farmland, now Cardiff’s most-beloved thriving student haven—Cathays’ student housing is undeniably the most sought-after in the city, all thanks to the vibrant and energising feel that envelopes this area and uplifts its inhabitants.

With many a pub, restaurant and café scattered around this buzzing community (favourites include the Pen and Wig for pints and Sunday dinner, and Metchy’s for coffee and croissants), Cathays is a tight-knit and welcoming place that offers loads in terms of social hangouts and post-lecture wind-downs. Whether you fancy diving into some drama and comedy nights at the Sherman Theatre or heading down to Cardiff University’s Student Union for live music and cheap drinks, there are a million different ways to spend your evenings in Cathays.

Bordering the huge parklands of Blackweir Fields, Cathays student accommodation also has the added benefit of being surrounded by glorious green spaces. Perfect for a summer's day BBQ or a stroll between lectures, these fields are always worth a visit.

Cathays is a go-to for student houses in Cardiff. With Cardiff University just a stone's throw away, and the City Centre within walking distance, this vibrant neighbourhood puts you right in the middle of the action in Cardiff. The nearby popular districts of Roath and Heath are just around the corner too, so you’ll never be far from those mates who weren’t lucky enough to have bagged a Cathays student house.

Why UniHomes?

In collaboration with Cardiff’s very best letting agents, the UniHomes website showcases an impressive selection of Cathays student housing. From smaller 1-bed Cathays student flats in Cardiff to huge 9-bedroom Victorian terraces, our website has an array of different sizes and styles to suit everyone's needs. Plus, all of our properties come with bills all included, giving you one less thing to worry about while you study.