University-managed houses

You can live in a single bedroom in a fully-furnished house (managed by the University) in Brighton & Hove. We also have some shared bedrooms.

Rent and facilities

The houses have three to 12 bedrooms, and shared kitchens and bathrooms.

They are all in Brighton & Hove with good bus or train links to the campus. You can’t choose which house you live in or the location as we allocate according to availability.

If you live in our University-managed houses, you don’t have to:

  • pay a deposit
  • pay rent up front
  • provide a guarantor.
Guideline single room rent (2024-25) £148.15-£170.07
Bathroom type Shared
Laundry facilities Yes
Housemates 2 to 11

What is included

Your rent includes:

  • utility bills and service charges
  • regular cleaning of communal areas. This doesn’t include washing up or cleaning of your bedroom
  • contents insurance (basic cover)

Your bedroom includes:

  • bed and mattress (not bedding)
  • wardrobe and drawers
  • desk with lamp and chair
  • bookshelves
  • blinds or curtains
  • mirror.

Your kitchen includes a cooker, fridge freezer and kettle, and might also have a microwave.

Bedding is not supplied, you need to either bring your own bedding and bed sheets, towels, cutlery, plates, bowls, mugs, cups and other kitchen equipment, or you can order bedding packs to collect at your residence. We do not sell kitchen equipment via the online shop.

Length of stay

Undergraduate 39 weeks
Postgraduate 51 weeks

You can also read our Accommodation Handbook [PDF 1.4MB] to find out more about University-managed houses.


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