Student Accommodation in Dundee
Beaches, sunshine (by Scotland standards) and affordable accommodation...what more could you want in a city to spend your student years?
With two universities and a small population of around 150,000, Dundee has a youthful feel, with students making up around 1 in 7 locals during term time. It's also officially the sunniest city in Scotland, with almost 2,000 hours of sunshine per year.
Known as the City of Discovery, Dundee punches way above its weight for cultural contributions and is home to the V&A Dundee Museum, McManus Art Gallery, and popular street art trails.
Why UniHomes
UniHomes takes the stress out of finding student accommodation in Dundee. We know how time-consuming the house-hunting process can be - that's why we work with 10+ letting agents so we can showcase the best student housing from across the market in one convenient platform. Whether you're after student flats, apartments, houses or private halls, you'll find it here.
With UniHomes, it's easy to quickly compare your options and filter by price, area, and number of bedrooms and bathrooms. But the biggest time-saver is that utility bills are already included in the rent prices displayed - when you move-in, we'll set you up with energy suppliers so you can get on with enjoying uni!
Dundee student housing market: trends explained
The West End was named as Scotland's coolest neighbourhood by The Sunday Times in 2026, and it's not hard to see why. With an artsy feel built around the independent shops and bars on Perth Road, the area is found just outside the centre while being handily located for University of Dundee students, making it the city's most searched-for area on UniHomes.
The city centre is popular with Abertay University students, whose campus is just north of the centre.
Read more about student life in Dundee
Student life in Dundee is frequently cited as vibrant and friendly, whilst also offering the affordability that many students prize - weekly student rents here are over £50 cheaper pppw than Glasgow and Edinburgh, based on the average price of accommodation listed on UniHomes for 2026-27.
The compactness of the city makes it very walkable, meaning you can get to campus, the beach, coffee shops, and all your favourite nightlife spots in no time!
Did you know?
Dundee is the birthplace of Grand Theft Auto (GTA)! Its creator David Jones was an Abertay grad and stayed in the city to found the company that became Rockstar Games. in 1997,Jones also helped set up the world's first computer gaming design degree at Abertay.
