Privately rented accommodation
If you are looking for private accommodation in Brighton & Hove, we can provide advice and help you find somewhere to live.
Get renting advice
If you want to rent privately, you can contact the Housing Services team. We offer advice and guidance and can help you look for student houses and rooms.
If you're going to rent from a private landlord, we can read and check through your agreement so you know what you are signing up for. You can also refer to our guidance on signing a tenancy agreement to review the agreement prior to signing. You can read about living in Brighton & Hove, including recycling and rubbish collection and how to avoid anti-social behaviour.
You can read about living in Brighton & Hove, including recycling and rubbish collection and how to avoid anti-social behaviour.
We also have guidance for students with families, including advice on private sector accommodation.
Search for student houses and rooms
You can use:
- Sussex Studentpad to find private accommodation
- the University of Sussex House Hunt Facebook group. You can find housemates in this group and posts about rooms available in student houses.
Private student halls
Private student halls are owned and operated by a third-party company, rather than the University.
They're very similar to university campus halls in that you get your own ensuite room – some offer shared and studio rooms too, plus communal spaces like kitchens and social areas. Your rent will usually cover utility bills (energy, water, and internet).
When deciding if this option is for you, you will also need to consider the length of contract that you are expected to sign. Currently most private halls of residence offer 50/51-week contracts. Some offer a shorter 44-week contract in addition to this.
There is a selection of private student halls across Brighton and Hove. Private student halls are external to the University so you will need to contact them directly for further information. They are open to all University of Sussex students, both undergraduate and postgraduate.
- Private halls providers in Brighton
iQ Brighton
- Sawmills, contact sawmills@iqstudentaccommodation.com or call +44 (0)1273 956 395
- Brighton, contact Brighton@iqstudentaccommodation.com or call +44 (0)1273 956 554
- Abacus House, contact abacushouse@iqstudentaccommodation.com or call +44 (0)1273 956 940
Alumno
- Falmer, contact salesenquiries@wearehomesforstudents.com or call +44 (0)333 344 2829
Aparto
- Stoneworks, contact stoneworks@apartostudent.com or call +44 (0)1273 956 128
- Vogue Studios, contact voguestudios@apartostudent.com or call +44 (0)1273 956 128
Fresh
- Pavilion Point, contact pavilionpoint@thisisfresh.com or call +44 (0)1273 074 965
Student Roost
- Hillfort House, contact hillfort.house@studentroost.co.uk or call +44 (0)1273 003 710
Student Castle
- Student Castle Brighton, contact Brighton@studentcastle.co.uk or call +44 (0)333 344 4908
Kaplan Living
- Kaplan Living Brighton, contact LivingBrighton@kaplan.com or call +44 (0)1273 059 088
CRM Students
- Holden Court, contact HoldenCourt@crm-students.com or +44 (0)844 371 5644
- Crown House, contact CrownHouse@crm-students.com or +44 (0)844 288 9924
Abodus
- Hollingbury House, contact enquiries@abodusstudents.com or call +44 (0)191 484 0110
Prestige Student Living
- Ravilious House, contact salesenquiries@prestigestudentliving.com or call +44 (0)371 705 1618
The University of Sussex takes no responsibility for the contents of linked websites and links should not be taken as endorsement of any kind. The information provided here is for student information only.
Property search websites
You can use the following websites to look for student houses and rooms:
The University does not vet or support these websites.
Lodge with a landlord
Lodging is where you live with a private landlord and rent a room in their home.
If you want to find somewhere to lodge, register on Sussex Studentpad and search for landlords. You can then contact a landlord and arrange your contract with them.
Most lodging arrangements have shared kitchens, but some may include meals on a full or half-board basis.
All landlords on Studentpad have agreed to our Code of Standards.
Landlords
Visit our landlords' page if you are a landlord in Brighton & Hove who wants to rent your property to students.