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Manchester is known for its party atmosphere and buzzing nightlife and is home to many students who want to enjoy a hectic, busy city lifestyle. The city centre in Manchester is a popular option for students and boasts many student accommodation options. Read our guide to the benefits of living in the city centre and how to choose the best student accommodation in Manchester city centre.
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Read how much it costs on average to rent in Manchester city centre.
Find out what your options of student accommodation are.
Read the other popular student areas in Manchester and what they have to offer.
Read what factors to consider when choosing student housing in the city centre.
As in most cities, private student accommodation in the city centre tends to be much more expensive than housing in other areas of Manchester. Prices can vary for city-centre accommodation, but on average, you could expect to pay between £160pppw to £300pppw. Two-bedroom apartments can be a perfect option if you are after trendy accommodation near all the hustle and bustle.
Of course, finding cheap student accommodation in Manchester city centre can be a struggle, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Working out bills can also be stressful, and it can be helpful to choose a home where bills are included in the rent price. However, it can sometimes be hard to find your perfect home that also offers bills-inclusive rent. To save you the time and energy involved in working out what you owe in bills, Split The Bills can take this responsibility off your hands.
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There are different types of student accommodation options available, including houses and apartments:
Student apartments in Manchester city centre normally offer modern, sleek interiors. A downside to choosing apartments as your choice of private accommodation is that they don’t often offer a garden, so this may be a downfall if some space outside is your priority. Rooms are often slightly larger in apartments, so you may find yourself with a larger kitchen or living room. View a large range of student flats in Manchester city centre here.
The advantages of a shared house are that you and your housemates can host parties and other social
events without having to worry about surrounding flats (unlike in halls of residence), allowing you to
enjoy student life to the full. Houses are a homely option that you can truly make your own! They are a
great option to choose if you are comfortable living closely with others and enjoy complete
independence.
Are you looking for a student house in the city centre? View a large
range of options
here!
Some popular options of student housing areas in Manchester include:
Are you looking for student housing in Fallowfield? View a large range of
Manchester student
homes in
Fallowfield here.
Considering choosing Rusholme for your student accommodation area? View some affordable
Rusholme homes here.
Are you looking for a home in Hulme? View a range of student housing
options here!
Choosing your student accommodation can seem daunting. To make it a little easier – there are a few things that you
should consider when choosing the best option for you:
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Manchester
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