Best Student Letting Agencies in Brighton
Only agencies with a verified Google rating of 3★ or above — our take, key details and practical tips to help you find your perfect student home near the University of Brighton or the University of Sussex.
Before you search
Best Areas
Lewes Road and Moulsecoomb are most popular for University of Brighton students. Falmer and Bevendean suit Sussex students. Brighton city centre and Kemp Town are popular for those who want to be close to the seafront and nightlife.
Average Rent
Shared houses: £110–£155/week per person. Private studios: £160–£250/week. Brighton is expensive relative to other regional UK cities. Bills add roughly £25–40/week unless all-inclusive.
When to Look
October–November for a September move-in. Brighton's rental market is competitive year-round — the best student properties near both universities are gone before Christmas.
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 5.0★ Google rating from 28 reviews. Also operating as Rivers Birtwell Ltd, they specialise in student co-living and house shares in Brighton — 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 Brighton students.
Student Brighton holds a perfect 5.0★ Google rating from 52 reviews — the most credible perfect score on this list, combining a flawless rating with a meaningful review base. A student-only letting specialist in Brighton consistently praised for professional, student-focused service. An outstanding signal for the city's most student-dedicated agency.
Knight & Knoxley holds a 4.9★ Google rating from 219 reviews — an outstanding combination of a near-perfect rating and a very large review base. An independent Brighton & Hove estate and letting agent consistently praised for exceptional, professional service across student and residential properties. One of the most credible high scores in Brighton's letting market.
AR Lettings holds a 4.8★ Google rating from 189 reviews — a strong, well-evidenced score with a large review base. A well-regarded Brighton letting agency praised for professional, responsive management and a consistently high standard of service throughout tenancies.
Bishop SureLets holds a 4.7★ Google rating from 145 reviews. A well-established Brighton & Hove letting agency with a solid, well-evidenced review base. Praised for professional management and a reliable, responsive approach to student and residential lettings throughout the city.
Simply Lettings holds a 4.7★ Google rating from 226 reviews — a strong combination of high rating and very large review volume. A well-regarded Brighton letting agency praised for a straightforward, professional approach. 4.7★ from 226 reviews gives high statistical confidence in the score.
Ethos Lettings holds a 4.7★ Google rating from 71 reviews. A well-rated Brighton letting agency praised for an ethical, tenant-focused approach and professional management throughout tenancies. Their name reflects their service philosophy — a practical choice for students who want an agency with genuine values.
Accommodation For Students holds a 4.5★ Google rating from 173 reviews. A student accommodation specialist in Brighton with a well-evidenced, large review base. Praised for a straightforward student-focused service and good coverage of the properties Brighton students actually want.
Coapt holds a 4.0★ Google rating from 687 reviews — by far the highest review count of any agency on this list, giving the strongest statistical confidence in the rating. A major Brighton property management agency with broad student and residential coverage. 4.0★ across 687 reviews is one of the most reliable signals in Brighton's entire letting market.
Harringtons Lettings holds a 3.9★ Google rating from 421 reviews — a well-evidenced score with a very large review base. A major Brighton letting agency with broad city-wide coverage. Read recent reviews carefully before proceeding to get a current picture of the service quality.
Kendrick Property Services holds a 3.8★ Google rating from 130 reviews — a well-evidenced score with a solid review base. Read recent reviews before proceeding to get a current picture of the service quality across their Brighton portfolio.
Longhouse Lettings holds a 3.8★ Google rating from 36 reviews. A Brighton letting agency with a modest review base. Read recent reviews carefully before proceeding — the smaller review count means the rating picture is less definitive than those of higher-volume agencies on this list.
Khalil Properties holds a 3.5★ Google rating from 117 reviews — the lowest rating on this list, though with a well-evidenced review base. Read recent reviews carefully before committing to understand the current service picture across their Brighton portfolio.
Student renting tips
6 things every Brighton student should know before signing
Start in October. Brighton's rental market is competitive year-round. Lewes Road and Moulsecoomb properties near both universities go before Christmas — don't wait until January to start your search.
Know which university you're near. University of Brighton students tend to focus on Lewes Road and Moulsecoomb. University of Sussex students often look in Falmer and Bevendean. Kemp Town and the city centre suit both but cost more.
Brighton is expensive. Brighton consistently ranks among the most expensive places to rent outside London. Use Coapt and Harringtons to compare real market prices before setting your budget, and factor in bills on top of rent.
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.
Use review count as a confidence signal. Coapt has 687 reviews — far more than any other Brighton agency. A higher review count generally means a more reliable and representative picture of what to expect from an agency.