The idea of finding a place to call home for at least a year can be a nerve-wracking experience. Bristol is a vibrant city with many different residential areas that can leave students a bit confused when it comes to deciding where to live and which house to go with. When it comes to finding good quality houses at an affordable rate of rent, these are the top-rated student letting agencies in Bristol.
1. Bristol SU Lettings
Run by the University of Bristol SU, they consider themselves a ‘social enterprise’, dedicated to helping students find a place to live with fair rent and making sure they are supported during their tenancy. SU Lettings support students through renting, moving in and any disputes that may arise, with highly trained staff and a wide range of houses and flats around Bristol for small or large student households. Their Launchpad programme also aims to help out vulnerable young people who are starting independent life.
Address: 5 Tyndall Avenue, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1UD
Phone: 0117 3318266
Email: bristolsu-lettings@bristol.ac.uk
Website: https://www.bristolsulettings.co.uk/launch-pad
2 . Bristol City Lets
With properties for both students and young professionals, Bristol City Lets can support you with finding housing after uni as well as during, so it might be a good starting point if you are looking to stay in Bristol after graduating. For students, their houses are on the larger side but they are able to cater for most household sizes. Most forms needed to sign for a house are available online and they are highly reviewed on social media. Also online are advice guides for renting as a student.
Address: 25 Lower Redland Rd, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6TB
Phone: 01179083738
Email: info@bristolcitylets.co.uk
Website: http://bristolcitylets.co.uk/
3. Bristol Student Lets
Established in 1992, Bristol Student Lets are experts in managing student properties and helping students to find the right place for them. They oversee every aspect of the renting process and have a portfolio of tradespeople that they work closely with for repairs and maintenance. They also work closely with landlords to ensure the best service for their tenants possible. Their properties come in a range of sizes and locations, so Bristol Student Lets is suitable for students all over the city.
Address: 37 Alma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2HL
Phone: 0117 329 4961
Email: info@bristol-student.co.uk
Website: https://www.bristol-student.co.uk/
4. Gough Quarters Lettings & Management
Gough Quarters oversee the letting of a number of different types of properties, including student housing. This variety of experiences means their agents are helpful and able to point prospective tenants in the right direction for their perfect house. There are comparatively few letting agencies with a dedicated student lettings team, but Gough Quarters have one. They are highly rated on search engines and on social media for their smooth lettings process and helpful staff and maintenance teams.
Address: 10 Park St, Bristol, BS1 5HX
Phone: 01173290039
Email: info@goughquarters.co.uk
Website:https://www.goughquarters.co.uk/bristol-landlord-and-letting-services/student-lettings/
5. Bespoke Lettings
Hosting a mixture of professional, residential and student properties on their site, Bespoke Lettings may not be the first agency that comes to students’ minds when looking for a property. However, they are professional and locally run, with their small team having worked with many different agencies and landlords across the area and gaining a deep understanding of the letting environment in Bristol. Whilst it is not their main area of focus, they deal with their student tenants with the same level of professionalism as the rest of their customers and landlords.
Address: 16 Well Close, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9NB
Phone: 01275543571
Email: info@bespokelettingsbristol.co.uk
Website: http://www.bespokelettingsbristol.co.uk/pages/about-us
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FAQs on the best student accommodation in Bristol
Bristol City Lets has the most reviews on Google.
Bristol City Lets averages a 4.9 star rating on Google. Very impressive!
It’s important that you establish a solid group before you sign a housing contract. Once you found people you’d like to spend the year with, start researching ASAP!
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Published on March 12, 2022
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Hi, I'm Rachel! I'm a French and International Relations student at the University of Exeter. When I'm not studying, I'm usually reading a good fiction book or listening to pop culture podcasts! Or, you'll find me reading the guests' essays from the New York Times.
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