What are the top 3 budget friendly student homes in Leicester?

As per some research reports, Leicester has been named as one of the best cities to live and work in the UK. Leicester is a medium-sized city – not too big, and not too small. It is a beautiful city located just two and a half hours outside of the capital of the UK, and less than an hour away by train from Birmingham. The city is always buzzing with celebration due to the large presence of the student population. It is home to two renowned universities - De Montfort University and the University of Leicester. The city’s rich heritage, beautiful open parks, and thriving food scene make this place worth visiting. Students living here appreciate its compactness and the amount of greenery it offers in the form of gardens and open spaces. These students studying in Leicester either stay in the university-owned residence or in private accommodations commonly known as Purpose-Built Student Accommodations (PBSA).

So, let’s take a look at some of these PBSAs to know more about them.

Zip Building Leicester

The Zip Building Leicester is a modern and comfortable student housing located in one of the most happening areas of the city. The property offers modern living with high quality, beautifully designed private studios and a range of spacious 1 to 4 bedroom apartments. The best part of living here is that you’re placed just a 2 minutes’ walk away from De Montfort University, so getting to classes is a breeze. There’s no reason to go haywire over waking up late in the morning or stress about long commutes.

All the bedrooms of the building come with a comfortable double bed, study area, bookshelf, plenty of storage, and fast internet. The building is located minutes away from the Leicester City centre where you can find plenty of bars, cafes, restaurants, and entertainment options.

Yoho Leicester

YOHO is a brand-new luxury student accommodation situated right next to the university in the centre of a vibrant student area. The property offers students a perfect blend of excellent amenities and location to explore Leicester’s glorious culture. Students enrolled at De Montfort University can reach the campus in less than 10-minutes walk while the University of Leicestertakes only 15-minutes to reach by bus or 25-minutes by walk. Also, the city offers good transport connectivity so getting around the rest of the city will be a breeze and pocket-friendly. YOHO Leicester offers an array of studios and en-suite apartments to suit every student's need, Both our studios and our apartments come well-fitted with all the basic amenities such as an en-suite shower room, bed, study space, wardrobe, and more. There are fully-fitted kitchenettes so you can prepare your meals easily.

The Wool Factory Leicester The Wool Factory Leicester is the perfect student accommodation for those who wish to study as well enjoy their social life. This is a stylish and spacious apartment equipped with all the modern amenities and classic decor. It is located just a short walk from Leicester city centre and just 5-minutes walk away from De Montfort University. Despite being close to the city centre it comes with an affordable price tag.

You can choose from a wide range of En-suites, Non- En-suites and Two bedroom apartments based on their taste and budget. Going to and from the University of Leicester is also quite easy as it is also within walking distance from here. The property offers plenty of on-site amenities such as a communal lounge with a big TV so you can watch your live matches and shows with flatmates. Enjoy the views of the city from the rooftop terrace while sipping beer in the company of your friends.

So, these 3 student housings in Leicester are amongst the most sought after due to the amenities they offer, location, and price. University Living, a global student housing platform offers many such student homes in other cities across the globe.

Angela Taylor is the Marketing Expert. Having studied at Western Michigan University, Usa, she is now committed to helping South Asian students have a smooth transition into life abroad.