Student Accommodation in Leicester

Looking for student houses in Leicester to live in while studying at De Montfort University or the University of Leicester? Leicester is affordable and vibrant, housing over 40,000 students across the two main universities. If you're interested in living in this compact and friendly city, look below for the lowdown.

Why use UniHomes for Leicester student accommodation?

We're the UK's largest bills-included student accommodation platform, and we'll help you find your next student home in Leicester, whether that’s by yourself or with a housemate or two (or several!). At UniHomes, we’ve been working with Leicester’s student letting agents since 2020 to pull together the very best student houses and flats the city has to offer, all on one convenient and easy-to-access website.

With bills included in the price of your rent thanks to our uncapped bills packages, student renting has never been easier. Simply browse UniHomes, one of the biggest collections of Leicester student accommodation anywhere and filter by group size, location, and price to find the perfect place. Sort your student house in Leicester today!

Leicester student housing market: everything you need to know

Clarendon Park is definitely the most sought-after area amongst the students of Leicester. Almost double the number of students who try to bag student homes in Leicester live here than in the city centre (the next most-popular area), with demand spurred on by Clarendon Park’s eclectic and cosy vibes. Whether you like discovering independent gems or going for a bite to eat, Clarendon Park’s Queens Road has loads to offer and is conveniently only a 15-minute walk from the University of Leicester, with the train station only a little further away.

Westcotes, or the West End as it’s sometimes called by locals, is also a shout when it comes to picking somewhere to live in Leicester. A mere 10 mins away from De Montfort University on foot, Westcotes is a cultural hub that comes alive at night thanks to its never-ending range of bars, clubs, and pubs. Supermarkets like Lidl and Tesco are handily just a stone’s throw away, making convenience and comfort easier than ever.

If you’re after a more peaceful area that's interwoven with nature but still only around the corner from the universities and the station, Highfields is the best place for you. Perfect for mature students, people with young children, or simply those who prefer a quieter life, this part of Leicester is home to vast green spaces like Spinney Hill Park that overlook the rest of the city. With an abundance of superb primary and secondary schools, Highfields has a cosy, residential feel that’s sure to help you settle in straight away.

Living with friends is clearly the way to go in Leicester, as every year the most popular student residences are three- and four-bed houses. The 2025-26 letting season saw a boom in people looking for five-bedroom student housing, though – the more the merrier!

Student life in Leicester

It’s no secret that there really is something for everyone in Leicester, and we're lucky enough to get the inside scoop from our Content Ambassador, Kayleigh. Find out more about Leicester student life in our dedicated city guide or in the blogs below:

The Leicester Student Guide: Leicester City Centre

The Best Student Nights Out in Leicester

Where to Go Running as a Student in Leicester

Cheap Places to Eat in Leicester

The Leicester Student Guide: Clarendon Park

Ultimate Guide to Freshers' Week in Leicester

Did you know?

We’ve all experienced those pre-uni jitters, wondering about the people we’ll meet and the friends we’ll make. We can only hope to hit it off with course mates and end up friends for life, right? Well, if you’re headed to De Montfort University any time soon, then there’s a high chance one of your new besties will be a little furrier than most. De Montfort’s 2024 student intake included the black lab Cara, a professional (or pawfessional, if you will) therapy-dog-turned-Fresher who’s been enrolled by the uni to help new students settle in away from home. Keep an eye out for him at socials, too, where he apparently pops up from time to time!

What students in Leicester say about using UniHomes

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