When you’re at university, it’s often expected you’ll move into a student house from second year onwards. Searching for the perfect place can be a stressful job – we’ve all heard tales of nightmare landlords, after all! So to help you find that perfect place, we’ve compiled a list of the five best student letting agencies in Bath.
1. Zest Sales & Lettings
Zest started in 2008 and has a Gold Award at the British Property Awards for three years running – now that’s a sign of a good landlord. They have even been crowned the Best Estate Agent in Bath and Best Agent in the South West. They’ve got properties all over the city, from 7 bedroom semi-detached homes to smaller flats. They also have a fully inclusive bills package – that means no more nagging your housemates about paying their share!
Address: 1a Mile End, London Road, Bath, BA1 6PT
Telephone: 01225 481010
Email: happytohelp@zestlovesproperty.com
2. Roman City Properties
Roman City Properties are an independent sales, letting and managing agent that has been working in Bath for more than 40 years. They specialise in student lettings and are the largest student letting agent in the city, so there’s plenty of homes to pick from. The agency is an expert in HMO licensing – this is basically a shared house with people who aren’t your family – and has a close relationship with the university. Therefore, you can trust they have your best interests at heart.
Address: 24 Claverton Buildings, Widcombe, Bath, BA2 4LD
Telephone: 01225 332030
Email: fill in their contact form here
3. Martin & Co.
Martin & Co. has been managing homes in the centre of Bath since 2004. They pride themselves on providing expert advice on student homes. It’s also super helpful that they know how just daunting it can be for someone renting a house for the first time. They’re there to help you through the process – their guide to student bills is especially useful regardless of whether you rent with them or not!
Address: 1 Cleveland Terrace, Bath, BA1 5DF
Telephone: 01225 429999
Email: bath@martinco.com
4. Bath Student Rentals
As their name implies, Bath Student Rentals specialises in student housing. They know what students want, shown by their properties are all located within a 1.5 mile radius of the City centre. If you’re a bit lazy and/or hate the post-night out trek home (same), their houses might be perfect! It is a family run business with a focus of going the extra mile. They also provide a ‘frequently asked questions’ page to help guide you through the process of renting as a student.
Address: 43 Newbridge Road , Bath, BA1 3HF
Telephone: 01225 311 211
Email: info@bathstudentrentals.com
5. Peter Moore Lets
Peter Moore Lets is a family-owned business that has been providing top-tier student accommodation since 1972. With properties from 1 bedroom to 9 bedroom, this agency personally owns all of their properties and boasts an incredibly personal service to their tenants. The agency has lots of properties on their site for you to view, but they also have plenty more in their portfolio – just contact them for more options and information. They also have a dedicated maintenance team so that if any issues arise with your new home, they’re fixed at the speed of light.
Address: 14 Widcombe Crescent, Bath, BA2 6AH
Telephone: 01225 422387
Email: fill in their contact form
So there you have it – if you’re looking for student housing in Bath, you’re spoiled for choice! Alternatively, if you’re a fresher preparing to study in Bath, whether that’s at Bath Spa or the University of Bath, check out our guide to the best student halls in the city here.
FAQs on the best student letting agencies in Bath
Zest Sales and Lettings suggest starting to look as early as possible. They also say they release their student houses in October and don’t release more throughout the year. However, if you’re a first year, it might be better to take things slow and ensure you pick the right housemates, as you don’t know your new friends especially well yet.
The University of Bath has a really useful guide on this! They recommend looking on Studentpad but also recommend other sites like Rightmove Students, SpareRoom and Zoopla. They also mention contacting agencies directly - that’s where this list can come in handy!!
The most important things to think about are your budget and your housemates. For your budget, think about how much you’re willing to pay per week or term, and how expensive each area you’d like to live in is.
In terms of your housemates, it’s often nice to know them beforehand so resolving any potential disputes is less awkward. Knowing how many housemates you’d like to live with helps you know how many bedrooms to look for. Other factors you might want to think about are room size, house size and how you’d get to campus and other places like supermarkets and the city centre.
Last Updated on August 10, 2025
Published on March 30, 2022
