Best Student Letting Agencies in Cardiff
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 Cardiff University or Cardiff Metropolitan.
Before you search
Best Areas
Cathays is the most popular student area in Cardiff — sometimes called the largest student community in Wales. Roath and Heath are also well-established student areas, within easy reach of both Cardiff University and Cardiff Met.
Average Rent
Shared houses: £90–£125/week per person. Private studios: £130–£195/week. Cardiff is one of the most affordable student cities in the UK. Bills add roughly £25–40/week unless included.
When to Look
October–November for a September move-in. Cathays in particular fills up fast — the best houses go before Christmas every year. Don't leave it until January.
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
The Gray House Lettings & Property Management holds a perfect 5.0★ Google rating from 76 reviews — the most credible top score on this list, combining a perfect rating with a very meaningful review base. Consistently praised for professional, attentive management and an exceptional standard of service across Cardiff student and residential properties.
Jupiter Sales and Lettings holds a 4.8★ Google rating from 103 reviews — a strong, well-evidenced score. A well-regarded Cardiff agency covering student and residential lettings, consistently praised for professional service and a responsive team throughout tenancies.
John Winter Student Houses holds a 4.7★ Google rating from 83 reviews. A student house specialist in Cardiff with a well-evidenced review base. Consistently praised for quality student properties and a professional, student-focused approach across Cardiff's main student areas.
The Letting Station Cardiff holds a 4.7★ Google rating from 121 reviews. A well-regarded Cardiff estate and letting agent with a strong track record across student and residential properties. Consistently reviewed for professional, helpful service and a smooth letting process.
Albany Property Services holds a 4.7★ Google rating from 140 reviews — a strong, well-evidenced score. A well-established Cardiff letting agency covering student and residential properties, consistently praised for professional management and attentive service throughout tenancies.
Uniek Residential holds a 4.7★ Google rating from 52 reviews. A Cardiff letting agency with a strong early-to-mid scale review base praised for a professional, personable approach. A well-rated option for students across Cardiff's main residential letting areas.
Nova Lets holds a 4.6★ Google rating from 49 reviews. A Cardiff lettings and management agency covering both student and residential properties. Praised for an attentive, transparent approach and reliable property management throughout tenancies.
Northwood Cardiff holds a 4.6★ Google rating from 179 reviews — a strong, well-evidenced score with a large review base. A branch of the national Northwood network with a dedicated student department. Well-rated for professional management and consistent service across Cardiff's student and residential areas.
The Living Room holds a 4.3★ Google rating from 89 reviews. A Cardiff letting agency with a well-evidenced review base covering student and residential properties. Praised for a helpful, approachable team and good coverage across the city's key student areas.
CPS Homes holds a 4.2★ Google rating from 1,100 reviews — by far the highest review count of any agency on this list, giving exceptional statistical confidence in the rating. A major Cardiff student letting agency specialising in Cathays — the largest student area in Wales — their 4.2★ across 1,100 reviews is one of the most reliable signals of any Cardiff agency.
JeffreyRoss Students holds a 4.2★ Google rating from 60 reviews. The dedicated student division of JeffreyRoss, a well-established Cardiff estate agent. A trusted option for students who want a dedicated student service backed by the credibility of a longer-standing local agency.
Kingstons holds a 4.0★ Google rating from 638 reviews — the second-highest review count on this list, giving very high confidence in the rating. A well-established Cardiff agency with broad student and residential coverage, a 4.0★ across 638 reviews reflects a consistent, well-evidenced service at scale.
Interlet holds a 4.0★ Google rating from 104 reviews. A Cardiff letting agency with a solid, well-evidenced review base covering student and residential properties. A straightforward, reliable option with good local market coverage.
Sales & Lettings Angels holds a 3.4★ Google rating from 134 reviews — a well-evidenced score with a substantial review base. Read recent reviews carefully before proceeding to get a current picture of the service quality.
2let2 holds a 3.3★ Google rating from 200 reviews — a well-evidenced score with a large review base. Read recent reviews carefully before proceeding to get a current picture of management quality and service.
Horizon Properties holds a 3.2★ Google rating from 207 reviews — the lowest rating on this list, though with a very large and well-evidenced review base. Read recent reviews carefully before committing to understand the current service picture.
Urban Bricks holds a 5.0★ Google rating from 1 review. A single-review rating cannot be treated as a meaningful signal — research thoroughly via other channels before considering this agency. The Google rating is noted for completeness but carries no evidential weight at this stage.
Student renting tips
6 things every Cardiff student should know before signing
Start in October. Cathays is the largest student area in Wales and one of the most competitive in the UK outside London. The best houses are gone before Christmas every year.
Know your area. Cathays suits Cardiff University students on a budget. Roath is slightly quieter and popular with postgrads. Heath suits Cardiff Met students. Check bus and cycling routes to your faculty before committing.
Cardiff is good value — but check bills. Cardiff is one of the most affordable student cities in the UK. However, many older Cathays terraces are poorly insulated — always ask about average energy costs or look for all-inclusive rents.
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 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.
Use review count as confidence signal. CPS Homes has 1,100 reviews — far more than any other Cardiff agency. Even if another agency has a slightly higher rating, a higher review count generally means a more reliable and representative score.