Student Accommodation in Paisley

How Much Does Student Accommodation in Paisley Cost?

Paisley sits right on Glasgow's doorstep, and rent here reflects that overflow effect nicely, cheaper than the city centre a few stops down the line, but still close enough that students treat both towns as one housing market. The table below gives a realistic starting point before you start searching for the best international student accommodation Paisley for yourself.

Types of Student Accommodation in Paisley

The University of the West of Scotland runs its main Paisley Campus right in the town centre, so the accommodation scene here is shaped almost entirely by how close you want to stay to that one site, or whether you would rather commute in from Glasgow. Here is the list of all type of accommodations available for students:

• En-suite Rooms — the most common form of private student accommodation Paisley has to offer, found in UWS's own Storie Street residence and private PBSA providers like Fresh. You get your own bathroom, a shared kitchen, and bills bundled into one weekly payment.
• Studio Flats — a fully self-contained student studio flat Paisley comes with its own kitchenette as well as bathroom, and tends to suit postgraduates or anyone who'd rather not share. Expect to pay a premium for the extra privacy, generally £150–£220 a week.
• Non En-suite / Shared Rooms — the most economical way to live in Paisley, typically found in private house shares around Seedhill and Shortroods, where you share both kitchen and bathroom with flatmates.
• HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) — traditional shared houses let out room-by-room, common throughout Seedhill and the streets around the town centre, and popular with returning second- and third-years who already know who they want to live with.
• University Halls — UWS's own Paisley Campus residence on Storie Street and George Street/Lady Lane sits right at the heart of campus, giving first-years a straightforward, en-suite student accommodation route into university life, with flats housing four to six students around a shared kitchen and lounge.

Best Areas for Student Accommodation in Paisley

Paisley is quite compact, such that most areas feel relatively close to the UWS Campus; however, there are always differences in terms of rent, atmosphere, and distance. Below is a table showing information on the best areas to live in Paisley as a student with their weekly rent.

Shortroods and Seedhill consistently offer the cheapest student accommodation in Paisley per week, sometimes undercutting the town centre or Glasgow by £30–£60 for a comparable room.

Student Accommodation Near Top Paisley Universities

a) University of the West of Scotland (UWS)

The city offers a mix of university halls and private student accommodations to meet the diverse housing needs of international scholars. The university offers an on-campus housing facility, which is the best choice for first-year students. However, for private student accommodation near University of the West of Scotland, they can rely on MyPad Paisley. 

b) West College Scotland

The campus is located within a short distance from the University of the West of Scotland, which means students have access to similar private student accommodation, including MyPad Paisley. Moreover, they can choose to stay in UWS Storie Street accommodation, which is managed by the University of the West College Scotland.

Student Accommodation in Paisley for International Students

The city draws students from 109 nationalities, with international students making up around 39% of its population, so you will not be short of people who have made the same move. Finding safe student accommodation Paisley before you arrive takes a bit of forward planning, especially if you're applying from overseas.