Best Student Letting Agencies in Bath
Only agencies with a verified Google rating of 3★ or above — honest reviews, key details and practical tips to help you find your perfect student home near the University of Bath or Bath Spa University.
Before you search
Best Areas
Oldfield Park and Twerton are the most popular and affordable student areas, favoured by Bath Spa students. Bathwick and Widcombe are closer to the University of Bath campus on the hill. The city centre suits those who want to be central but costs more.
Average Rent
Shared houses: £115–£155/week per person. Private studios: £165–£250/week. Bath is one of the more expensive student cities outside London due to its heritage status and limited housing supply. Bills add roughly £25–40/week.
When to Look
October–November for a September move-in. Bath is a small city with limited student housing stock — the best properties near both universities go before Christmas every year without exception.
Deposit Rules
Max 5 weeks' rent as a deposit. Must be protected in a government-approved scheme within 30 days. Always ask which scheme before you pay and document the property thoroughly on move-in day.
Letting Agencies — rated 3★ & above on Google
Joint Living is a Unifresher partner and holds a 4.4★ Google rating from 8 reviews in Bath. Specialising in student co-living and house shares, they are focused entirely on making the student living experience better — from flexible room matching to community-focused shared houses. As a Unifresher partner, they are a trusted first option for Bath students.
Aspire To Move holds a perfect 5.0★ Google rating from 373 reviews — the most credible score on this entire list by a considerable margin. A 5.0★ rating maintained across 373 reviews is an exceptionally rare and outstanding signal of sustained excellence. The most well-evidenced perfect score of any letting agency in Bath, praised consistently for professional, outstanding service.
Fresh Student Housing holds a 4.9★ Google rating from 37 reviews. A student-only housing specialist in Bath praised for a professional, student-focused service. A near-perfect rating from a solid early review base — a strong option specifically for students at the University of Bath and Bath Spa.
Peter Moore Student Accommodation holds a 4.9★ Google rating from 97 reviews — an outstanding signal combining a near-perfect rating with a very well-evidenced review base. A Bath-specific student accommodation specialist consistently praised for responsive management and a genuinely student-first approach throughout tenancies.
Reside Bath holds a 4.9★ Google rating from 285 reviews — one of the strongest combinations of near-perfect rating and large review volume on this list. A well-established Bath lettings and estate agency consistently praised for exceptional professional service. 4.9★ from 285 reviews gives very high statistical confidence in the score.
Carter Jonas holds a 4.8★ Google rating from 125 reviews. A well-established national agency with a strong Bath branch covering student and residential lettings. Praised for professional service and a knowledgeable local team with deep expertise in the Bath market.
Bathlettings holds a 4.8★ Google rating from 26 reviews. A Bath-specific letting agency with a strong early rating. Praised for professional, personable service. Research further given the smaller review base before committing, but the initial signal is very positive.
Roman City Property Management holds a 4.7★ Google rating from 397 reviews — a very strong combination of high rating and very large review volume. One of the most well-evidenced agencies in Bath, praised for professional property management and reliable service across student and residential properties city-wide.
Martin & Co Bath holds a 4.7★ Google rating from 229 reviews. A well-established national chain with a strong Bath branch covering student and residential lettings. Praised for professional, consistent management and a reliable process from start to finish.
Zest Property Group holds a 4.6★ Google rating from 379 reviews — a well-evidenced, high-confidence score with a very large review base. A well-regarded Bath property group covering student and residential lettings across the city with a consistent, professional reputation.
Romans Letting Agents Bath holds a 4.3★ Google rating from 404 reviews — the highest review count of any agency on this list, giving the strongest statistical confidence in the rating. A well-established national agency with broad Bath coverage. 4.3★ from 404 reviews is one of the most reliable scores in the city's letting market.
HomeLets holds a 4.2★ Google rating from 149 reviews. A Bath letting agency with a well-evidenced review base. A reliable option with solid coverage of student and residential properties across the city.
Bath Student Rentals holds a 3.9★ Google rating from 34 reviews. A student-only letting specialist in Bath. Read recent reviews before proceeding — the smaller review base means the rating picture is less definitive than higher-volume agencies on this list, but the student-only focus is a distinguishing feature.
AE Residential holds a 3.3★ Google rating from 40 reviews — the lowest rating on this list. Read recent reviews carefully before proceeding to get a current picture of the service quality across their Bath portfolio.
Student renting tips
6 things every Bath student should know before signing
Start in October. Bath is a small World Heritage city with limited student housing stock. The best properties near both universities go before Christmas — don't wait until January.
Know which campus you're near. The University of Bath is on Claverton Down — a steep hill. Bathwick and Widcombe are close but pricier. Oldfield Park and Twerton are more affordable and well-served by buses. Bath Spa students tend to cluster around the city centre.
Bath is expensive for its size. Bath's World Heritage status and limited new development make it one of the priciest places to rent outside London relative to its size. Use Romans and Roman City reviews to benchmark real market prices before setting your budget.
Check deposit protection. Your deposit must be registered in a government-backed scheme within 30 days. Ask which one before you pay — and document the property thoroughly with timestamped photos on move-in day.
Check HMO licensing. Any house shared by 3 or more unrelated people requires a valid HMO licence. Ask to see it — a reputable agency will produce it without hesitation. If they can't, walk away.
Factor in transport costs. University of Bath students living in Oldfield Park face a bus journey or steep walk to campus every day. Factor in a bus pass or cycling costs — these can add up significantly across the academic year.