TYPES OF STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
LARGE CITY DEVELOPMENTS
These are purpose built student accommodation sites, similar to university halls. This type of accommodation is self-catered and usually has an en-suite bathroom. Some rooms are in cluster flats, where there are a number of private bedrooms in one hall (cluster) sharing a kitchen, lounge and sometimes a bathroom. Other rooms may be self-contained studios, where the room has an en-suite bathroom, kitchen and study area.
SHARED HOUSES AND FLATS
This type of accommodation is a traditional house or flat that is owned by a private landlord or agent. An agent (company) manages a property on a landlord's behalf. You can search for shared houses as a group of friends or you can search for individual rooms.
HOMESTAY
These are privately owned houses or flats where the owner lives within the building and rents out spare rooms. Some landlords may provide meals and offer more flexibility when it comes to the length of contract, so this may suit students who are at Aston for less than the full academic year. Homestay is also popular with international students who are looking for a family environment.
FAMILY ACCOMMODATION
Some landlords or agents will advertise their property as being suitable for families. You can search for these by selecting 'family' from the 'who are you' drop-down menu on the accommodation search page. Unfortuntely, we don't have much in the way of family accommodation listed on our website. Please email us for more information.