Student Accommodation in Leicester City Centre, Leicester

Accommodation in Leicester city centre can offer students a more brilliant study experience and leisure lifestyle. With the proximity to both De Montfort University and the University of Leicester, Leicester city centre is the most popular area for student accommodation. You can choose from studios, en-suite flats, and shared apartments to rent. All are bill-inclusive, covering utilities of water, electricity and gas in the rent. Our student apartments in Leicester city centre to rent include modern amenities like high-speed WiFi, study rooms, gyms and 24h security, ensuring you have a comfortable life.

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Leicester City Centre, located at A594 inner ring road, is a bustling hub of commerce, culture, and connectivity. It bears the marks of Leicester’s storied past, such as Jewry Wall and Roman baths. Walking through the streets in the city centre, you can see Leicester Cathedral, a Gothic building, and the Guildhall, which witnesses the city's medieval past.

The city centre hosts two large shopping malls: Highcross and the Haymarket Shopping Centre. Highcross is a popular destination for fashion lovers and tech enthusiasts alike. The Haymarket offers a diverse selection of shops and eateries.

As a cultural hotspot, Leicester City Centre has various theatres and arts venues. You can watch performances in the Curve Theatre, the Little Theatre, and the Sue Townsend Theatre. Film enthusiasts do not miss out the Phoenix Square Digital Arts Centre and the Cinema De Lux. There are also pubs and clubs in Leicester City Centre, offering a vibrant nightlife for all tastes.

Close to De-Montfort University (DMU) and the University of Leicester, the city centre is one of the best areas for student accommodation in Leicester. When choosing off-campus housing, convenience is the primary consideration for most international students. Among various room types, En-suite (a single room with its own bathroom, usually sharing a kitchen) is a very popular option with a wide range of choices available in Leicester City Centre.

The best student accommodation in Leicester City Centre should be the one that best meets your needs. Whether you care more about distance to campuses, rental prices, roommates, or amenities, you can always rent the right apartment in Leicester city centre on uhomes.com. Based on users' real living experience and satisfaction, we compile the best housing options for your reference.

For DMU students:

• Newarke Street: next to DMU
• Newarke Point: adjacent to DMU
• iQ Grosvenor House: across the road to DMU
• The Grange: 2-minute walk to DMU
• The Orchard: located on Friar Lane, close to the City Hall

For River Views:

• The Summit and Primus Place are located in the south of the DMU campus and close to the river, with a quieter living environment. They are a 10-minute walk from Leicester City Centre.
• CODE Leicester is a 3-5 minute walk to the DMU campus, offering a convenient student life.

For UoL students:

• Upperton Road: located in the southwest of the city centre, offering Lidl.
• The Aspen: close to Leicester Railway Station, a 5-minute walk to the city centre.

Shared rooms and en-suites in shared apartments are the cheapest student accommodation in Leicester City Centre. The average rent for shared apartments to rent in Leicester city centre is about £85--£120/week. At uhomes.com, all affordable apartments in Leicester City Centre are bill-inclusive, saving you on extra utilities of water, electricity, and gas. Check out our listings for cheap student accommodation in Leicester City Centre:

• Ben Russell Court
• Queens Court
• Regents Court
• York House
• Grange Lane Apartments
• Pennine House
• Liberty Park
• Hops House
• The 100 Apartments
• Highgate

The cost of living in Leicester city centre is about £900-£1200/month, offering an affordable and vibrant lifestyle for students. The total expenses include accommodation, food, transport, and leisure activities. Among them, rent will be your biggest living cost in Leicester. The actual spending varies depending on your housing choices and personal lifestyle. Below are the breakdowns of living expenses in Leicester City Centre.

• Leicester City Centre Student Accommodation: £480 to £800/month
• Food: £150 to £250/month
• Transportation: £50 to £100/month
• Utilities(water, gas & electricity): £80 to £150/month (all included on uhomes.com)
• Leisure activities: £100 to £120/month

• Free Hop! Bus Service: The green Hop! bus is totally free and operates on a city centre loop. Its main stops include Highcross Shopping Centre, the Market, the Royal Infirmary, Jubilee Square, and the railway station. The buses run approximately every 10 minutes from Monday to Saturday, between 8:00 and 18:00. Passengers can enjoy USB charging ports and Wi-Fi on board. 
• Park & Ride: The Park & Ride service operates from three sites: Meynell's Gorse (Route 103), Enderby (Route 203), and Birstall (Route 303). These sites offer free parking, with buses running approximately every 15 minutes directly to the city centre. A day ticket costs £3.50 per person, or a group ticket is available at £4 per car (for up to 5 people). The service operates from Monday to Saturday, between 7:00 and 19:00. 
• Buses: Buses are the main transportation in Leicester. The Haymarket Bus Station serves as the main terminal and interchange hub for most local bus routes, where passengers can purchase tickets at half price using the "Travel Aid Pass". 
• Trains: Leicester Railway Station is located in the city centre, offering direct services to major cities like London, Birmingham, Nottingham, and Sheffield. Students can benefit from discounted fares using the 16-25 Railcard, which provides significant savings on off-peak travel.
• Walking & Cycling: Leicester City Centre is flat and compact, making it perfect for residents to walk or ride through the streets. It also has an e-bike for rent. Some Leicester student accommodation also provides students with bike storage for convenience. 
• Taxis and Ride-Hailing: Taxis and ride-hailing services like Uber, Ola, and Bolt are widely available in Leicester. They offer a convenient way to travel, especially for short trips within the city. Typical fares within the city centre range from £4 to £6.

Leicester City Centre offers a combination of rich cultural heritage and modern attractions. From its Roman ruins, medieval architecture, to big shopping malls, living in this area, students can have many things to do in Leicester. Here are some of the top attractions that you should consider visiting on a tour of Leicester city centre:

• King Richard III Visitor Centre
• Leicester Cathedral
• National Space Centre
• The Guidehall
• Jewry Wall Museum
• Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
• Highcross Shopping Centre & The Lanes
• Bradgate Park