239 Cheap Student Accommodation in Reading, United Kingdom

Living in a non-en suite room in a Whitley or Earley HMO is usually the best option in terms of price, starting from GBP 85 to GBP 90 per week. Following that come budget PBSA accommodation, whose rents start from GBP 115 to GBP 135 per week. Sharing an HMO with other students remains the cheapest accommodation option for a student in Reading.

That largely depends on the type of accommodation and its location. A shared room in Earley/Whitley will normally be in the range GBP 370 to GBP 500 per month. An en-suite room in the vicinity of Whiteknights or the city centre should cost GBP 650 to GBP 950 per month. Studio flats range from GBP 950 to GBP 1,450 per month. Rents in PBSA properties usually include bills.

Yes! The vast majority of PBSA and university halls in Reading accept international students without a UK guarantor, usually in exchange for upfront rent or an international guarantor service. HMOs are the exception and generally still expect one, so PBSA tends to be the more straightforward route if you are coming from overseas.

For most PBSA and university halls, yes - gas, electricity, water and Wi-Fi are typically folded into the weekly rent. Private HMOs and shared houses usually work differently, with bills split between housemates on top of rent, so always check this before signing a tenancy agreement.

That greatly depends on which of the campuses you attend. The students of Whiteknights University usually prefer Earley/ Whitley area, while the London Road University students usually go for the town centre or Redlands Road. The students of Reading College prefer to live in Earley, Caversham and Woodley areas.

If your course starts in September, aim to begin searching from January - accommodation near Whiteknights and the town centre is often close to fully booked by April. Some providers also offer conditional bookings tied to your visa or university offer, which can take the pressure off booking too early.