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 

The ‘first choice letting agency for students’ since 2013, The Bristol SU Lettings is run by the University of Bristol’s Student Union. Their campus office is located on Tyndall Avenue (open Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:00) making it easy for students to consult with a member of their qualified team about moving in, renting, and maintenance. They offer a range of properties all across Bristol, including shared houses to self-contained flats to short-term lets. If you’re a student, Bristol Student Lets is a great place to begin your search for your perfect property!

• Link: https://www.bristolsulettings.co.uk/
• Phone: 0117 3318266 
• Email: bristolsu-lettings@bristol.ac.uk
• Address: 5 Tyndall Avenue, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1UD

2. Balloon Letting Company

Whether you are looking for a city-centre apartment, a house share, or a typical student property, Balloon Letting Company provides a great service for tenants and landlords. Their decade of experience is evident by their aim to build a strong relationship between landlords and tenants, by ensuring that all parties feel respected and valued. They are also accredited by PropertyMark, a regulatory body that enforces professional standards and a code of conduct, ensuring an excellent experience.

• Link: https://www.balloonlets.co.uk/
• Phone: 0117 287 0015
• Email: hello@balloonlets.co.uk
• Address: 30-32 High Street, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3DZ

3. Bread and Butter Collective

Launched in 2021, Bread and Butter aims to create a student accommodation experience that challenges expectations of unresponsive landlords and deteriorating properties. They line up their termly rent payments with the student loan dates, a 24/365 emergency response, and refurbished properties for a pleasant and straightforward tenancy. Offering studios to 8-bed properties, Bread and Butter is sure to have accommodation perfect for you. Plus their 24hr unaccompanied move-ins are super convenient for everyone, especially those dealing with unreliable transport or unexpected delays!

• Link: https://www.breadandbuttercollective.co.uk/
• Phone: 0330 043 5857
• Email: lettings@breadandbuttercollective.co.uk

4 . 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/

5. Bristol Student Lets

Established in 1922, Bristol Student Lets specialises in a range of student properties, from flats to houses to Houses of Multiple occupation. Their maintenance service is efficient and quick, using various local trades people and craftsmen. As a customer of Bristol Student Lets, the fast response and high-quality maintenance is my favourite part, especially hearing that some of my friends with other agencies have to wait months for service. Their reputation as a reliable and personal letting agency allows them to boast the fact that they have never lost a client to another company!

• Phone: 0117 329 4961
• Email: info@bristol-student.co.uk
• Website: https://www.bristol-student.co.uk/

6. Anthony and James

With over 3o+ years and specialisation in letting to young tenants, Anthony and James is a great option for students looking for accommodation. Their managed portfolio includes over 150 properties in Clifton, Kingsdown, Redland, Cotham, Hotwells, and the City Centre. They have a 24hr call-out service and they carry out NICEIC checks and PAT tests on all their properties and appliances. Also, they manage professional properties, so you don’t need to stress about looking for a new letting agency while transitioning to the work world!

• Link: https://www.antjam.com/
• Phone: 0117 923 7316
• Email: info@antjam.com
• Address: The Coach House, 38 Cotham Hill, Bristol BS6 6LA

7. Abode Property Management

Founded in 2001, Abode combines a well-established business with a friendly and personal service of a local company. Instead of having to travel all the way to visit properties, Abode uses immersive 3D tours to speed up the letting process and reduce time viewings. Furthermore, they are members of ARLA Propertymark meaning that your money is protected and you claim compensation if your agents inappropriately use your rent, deposit, or other funds. 

• Link: https://yourabode.co.uk/
• Phone: 0117 973 8866
• Email: info@yourabody.co.uk
• Address: 132 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RS

8. Bristol Property Centre

A gold award-winning lettings agency (2015-17 ESTAS awards), Bristol Property Centre is well versed about the Bristol property market. You deal with one person throughout the process meaning that you get a personal and simple experience. Also, they are members of ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents), meaning that they must follow a recognised code of practice that promotes professional standards, encourages transparent practices, and protects tenants.

• Link: https://www.bristolpropertycentre.co.uk/
• Phone: 0117 9073577
• Email: info@bristolpropertycentre.co.uk
• Address: 14 Chandos Road, Redland, Bristol BS6 6PE

9. The Letting Game

The Letting Game has been managing student properties in Bristol for over 15 years, and for six years they’ve been voted the best letting agency in Bristol (allAgents). Each season they let over 200 Bristol properties, with accommodation for Bristol University and University West England (UWE) students. They have four offices including ones based by the Harbourside (7 Unity Street, BS1 5HH), Bedminster (BankSpace, 145-147 East Street, BS3 4EJ), and Clifton (Saville Court, Saville Place, BS8 4EJ). The Letting Game is also Bristol’s only carbon Neutral Letting Agent as they reduce paper usage, and use electric cars while planting three trees for every property they let!

• Link: https://www.thelettinggame.co.uk/
• Phone: 0117 9898 215
• Email: hello@thelettinggame.co.uk

10. Loc8me

With 2,500 properties managed and 7, 580 student tenants across 14 University cities, Loc8me has plenty of experience helping students find their ideal homes. Their 24/7 customer service with out of office hours responses, ensures that any required maintenance is carried out quickly. If you are worried about maintaining bills alongside paying rent, Loc8me has all-inclusive packages available so you don’t have to worry about Water, Gas, Electricity, Broadband, and your TV License!

• Link: https://loc8me.co.uk/student-accommodation/bristol/
• Phone: 0117 244 7667
• Email: bristol@loc8me.co.uk
• Address: 108 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2RP

Hopefully this list helps you with your accommodation journey! Whether you are looking for a cosy studio, a sociable house for eight, or a flat in the city centre there is going to be a perfect property for you in Bristol. If you are looking for the perfect coffee shop to keep you fuelled throughout your viewings, this list has some great options for you to try out!