49 Cheap Student Accommodation in Gloucester, United Kingdom

The most affordable verified options start from around £105–£117/week — shared non-en-suite rooms in Barton and outer Tuffley. Some Kingsholm HMOs offer bills-inclusive packages from £130/week.

Shared rooms in Barton and Tuffley average £420–£600/month. En-suites near Kingsholm or the city centre run £588–£880/month. Studios in the Gloucester Docks area reach £650–£1,040/month at the top end.

Yes, most PBSA providers in Gloucester, including Upper Quay House, Quay House, and university halls, accept advance rent or an international guarantor service instead of a UK-based guarantor. Gradding Homes confirms requirements for each property before you commit.

University-managed Oxstalls Halls and most PBSA providers include heating, water, electricity, unlimited internet, and contents insurance with no usage caps. Private HMO houses in Kingsholm and Barton vary by landlord, so always confirm what's included or use the 'Bills Included' filter on Gradding Homes.

Longlevens is the most practical choice for Oxstalls Campus students, closest to campus with a quiet, residential feel and easy access to Stagecoach buses. The city centre and Gloucester Docks suit City Campus students and those who want PBSA-style living with everything on the doorstep. Kingsholm offers a livelier community feel at a mid-range price point.

October or November is the recommended starting point for a September intake, Gloucester's smaller PBSA market moves faster than its size suggests, and private houses in Longlevens near Oxstalls Campus fill up early. The university guarantees halls places for all first-year international students who apply before the published deadline.