Finding a second year house is always made out to be a massive stress, with people telling you it needs to be sorted by 1860 if you want any chance of landing a decent place. Luckily, Sheffield has a wide range of letting agencies with a variety of properties that are lovely, affordable, and make the whole process a lot less intimidating.
1. PC Properties
Having won literal awards for being ‘landlord of the year’ and with a multitude of 5 star reviews, PC Properties is a promising letting agency for anyone looking for a student house or apartment in Sheffield. They have 55 houses and apartments in popular student areas such as Broomhall, Crookes and Ecclesall. PC Properties is a reputable and reliable choice for students, with awards for maintenance also. It’s definitely an agency worth considering.
- Address: 398 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PJ
- Phone: 0114 267 6177
- Email: info@pcproperties.co.uk
2. WH Properties
WH Properties offer quality student accommodation in the heart of Sheffield, such as in the Crookesmoor and Crookes areas. They pride themselves in being able to offer students “not just a house but a place to call home”. They also have properties for the 2025/26 academic year if you’re still looking!
All houses have modern furnishings throughout with double glazing and double bedrooms. Properties with over four bedrooms have two separate bathroom/shower rooms, so squabbles over who gets to shower first are practically eliminated. If you’re looking to house share with a larger group, then you are in luck! WH Properties have houses next door to each other to accommodate larger groups.
- Address: WH Properties, 11 Commonside, Sheffield, S10 1GA
- Telephone: 0114 266 8070 for enquiries, or 07903 071618 to arrange a viewing.
- Email: info@whproperties.co.uk
3. Claypenny
Claypenny are a family-owned and managed business, and have won awards for ‘outstanding customer service’ by Sheffield City Council. Most properties are located in the Ecclesall area, which is ideal as it’s notorious for being popular among students with its restaurants, shops, and cafes. Claypenny pride themselves “on providing affordable student housing, which places emphasis on security, safety, comfort and energy efficiency.”
- Address: 51 Collegiate Crescent, Sheffield, S10 2BR
- Phone: 0114 266 9900
- Email: info@claypenny.co.uk
4. MAF Properties
They are a well-established letting agency with properties all over Sheffield, including in the city centre right by Sheffield Hallam’s campus. The location of their properties is perfect for any of the Sheffield universities, and on their website you can see all their places on a map to see which one works best for where you need to be! They have years of experience in the market and offer well-maintained, affordable flats.
- Address: MAF Properties, 114 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8JB
- Phone: 0114 272 6006
- Email: info@mafstudents.co.uk
5. Dove Properties
Dove Properties describe themselves as ‘Sheffield’s leading independent letting agents’. Their houses are in prime locations like Ecclesall, Hunters Bar and Broomhill. They have a small number of properties with bills included if you’re worried about the faff of sorting out your own bills, too! For existing tenants, there is a wealth of useful information on their website about payments, moving day, inventories and the legal issues surrounding student lettings. Definitely worth a read, whoever you end up letting under.
- Address: 430 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PX
- Phone: 0114 2660 660
- Email: info@doveproperties.co.uk
6. Broomhill Property Shop
Have you ever viewed a student property on YouTube before? No? Well, now might be your chance, because Broomhill Property Shop (BPS) has made many of their house tours available on YouTube to comply with COVID-19 regulations. Shop about for your new home while comfy in the bed of your current one!
With over 30 years of experience, they have a large portfolio of properties including flats and bedrooms in shared housing, all the way up to 12 bed properties. Their properties come with an in-house maintenance team and vetted landlords – so if you’ve heard student house horror stories, you can avoid living through them here.
They have two branches – one on Whitham Road and one on Glossop Road.
Whitham Road contact information:
- Address: 138 Whitham Road, Sheffield, S10 2SR
- Telephone: 0114 266 6693
- Email: admin@broomhillpropertyshop.co.uk
Glossop Road contact information:
- Address: 319 Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2HP
- Telephone: 0114 272 7787
- Email: enquiries@broomhillpropertyshop.co.uk
7. PJ Properties
PJ Properties let houses with up to 10 bedrooms, perfect for larger groups looking to share. They’re located in the centre of student central Bloomhill and were the first dedicated student agency to open there. This experience shows in the diversity of their portfolio and the fact that they come recommended by both of Sheffield’s universities – perfect if you want to avoid the worry of picking a good landlord. Their search engine reviews are positive, with nearly 40 reviews citing efficient problem solving, professionalism from the staff and going the extra mile for their tenants.
- Address: 194 Whitham Road, Sheffield, S10 2SS
- Phone: 0114 266 7666
You can also contact them via email by filling in their contact form.
8. Jarvis Student Properties
Having been in business since 1979, Jarvis Properties has a huge range of experience in student lettings, letting homes for 2 to 12 people! I’m not sure if anyone’s got that big of a group, but if you just can’t choose who to live with then you could brave a 12-person property.
They are a member of the Sheffield Responsible Landlord Scheme, so you can be assured that they are trusted. They also conduct an annual safety check on all provided appliances and offer a 24-hour call-out service for tenant peace of mind – better safe than sorry! Their website features information about the laws of renting, the renting process and deposit protection.
- Address: 112 Weston Street, Sheffield, S3 7NQ
- Phone: 0114 272 6041 or 07946 546404
- Email: info@jarvisstudentproperties.com
9. Gnome Student Homes
Gnome Student Homes offer properties from 1 bed, to 6, all located in popular student areas such as Ecclesall, Crookesmore, and the city centre! They place emphasis on being approachable and responsive, stating that they aim to be “clear, honest and quick to sort things out when you need [them]”. Gnome also highlights the importance of your house feeling like a home – there’s always horror stories of student homes being a little dungeon-y, but Gnome knows that you want your house to be home-y, saying “It’s where you and your mates will spend most of your time. And it’s where together, you’ll make many of your fondest memories.”
- Address: 282 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PE
- Phone: 0114 2684860
- Email: hello@gnomestudenthomes.co.uk
10. SDP Student Homes
For over 30 years, SDP have worked with student homes in Sheffield – whether that’s “traditional houses” or “snazzy flats” – they’ve got it all. They offer inclusive rents covering utilities and fibre broadband, as well as fully furnished homes and a lovely team. SDP are the only agency to have won the Snug Landlord of the year award twice, awarded by Sheffield City Council, so they are definitely reputable and one to trust.
- Address: SDP Student Homes, 117 St. Mary’s Road, Sheffield, S2 4BE
- Phone: 0114 258 0060
- Email: office@sdpstudenthomes.co.uk
11. JC Sales & Lettings
JC Sales & Lettings value putting the tenants interests first when it comes to their properties, ensuring they meet certain standards. They offer rent only, or bills included packages which is great for those who have a preference on how they manage their rent and bills. They “make it [their] mission to change the bad reputation student housing often gets”, and do this by offering a wide range of quality houses from 1 bed, to 7. On their website they have a lot of Youtube videos showing off the houses, which gives you a bit of perspective as to how they actually look.
- Address:504 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PY
- Phone: 0114 2666 300
- Email: students@jc-lettings.com
12. Sheffield 2 Let
This agency has properties with up to 10 bedrooms! Perfect for if you’re moving in with a larger group. They are highly rated in reviews, with people praising their friendly, quick maintenance team! As well as the regular houses and flats, Sheffield 2 Let also offer unique, warehouse-style apartments – these properties are wonderful if you’re interested in features such as exposed brickwork, timber roof beams and beautiful decorative stone-work.
- Phone: 0114 268 7600
- Email: info@sheffield2let.co.uk
13. Igloo Accommodation
Igloo’s property search comes with a handy filtering tool on their website, where prospective tenants can filter by location, size and which university they attend. Sounds super useful if you’ve got your heart set on living in a particular area! Their blog section keeps tenants up to date on important periods in the lettings calendar, and their website features a useful map of all of Sheffield’s student areas. Having been operating for over 25 years, they oversee a large portfolio of properties of up to 10 bedrooms. Their search engine reviews praise their fast responses to communication and maintenance requests.
- Address: 8-10 Broomhall Road, Sheffield, S10 2DR
- Phone: 0114 266 0990
I know the student house-hunt can be a bit scary at first, but these agencies are working hard to make it easier for Sheffield students. There are so many reputable, student-focused letting agencies beyond these ten, but these are some of the best reviewed that offer some of the best properties. Don’t let the myth that you have to start looking for a house instantly and settle make you forget your priorities and preferences; find an agency that suits you and work with them to find something perfect! If you’ve got your dream student house but are struggling with housemate problems, check out this article on how to deal with a whole range of them!
FAQs on the best student letting agencies in Sheffield
Sheffield Hallam University has this useful guide about all things student housing in Sheffield. They suggest using the website Studentpad or searching for landlords on their Snug scheme, a list of properties approved by both the University and Sheffield Council.
According to Sheffield Hallam University, landlords in the city usually start advertising properties for the next academic year around November. It’s important to start looking early so you still have plenty of choice, but it’s also important to ensure you find the right housemates first! Sheffield Hallam recommends waiting until after the Christmas break to sign a tenancy agreement. This is especially useful if you’re a first year looking for second year housing, as you don’t know your prospective housemates as well!
The University of Sheffield says that you can live in university-owned accommodation after first year, but you have to apply. These applications often open in November but priority is given to incoming first years. There are also private student halls if you didn’t secure a spot in the university-owned ones, which are also good options as they’re usually close to the city centre. You can find a useful list of private student halls in Sheffield here.