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Student Accommodation Southend on Sea
Famous for its beach resort, pier and award winning beaches, Southend on Sea hosts a campus of the University of Essex.
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Not sure what type of accommodation is right for you?
AFS always has the widest choice of student accommodation available. To help you find the right place to live, read our brief guide to the different types of accommodation below.
University Hall
Southend on Sea
University residences which are generally full of first year undergraduates are a great way to adjust to living away from home and making new friends. Uni halls are usually located close to campus.
Southend on Sea
Private Halls
Southend on Sea
Generally offer a higher level of amenities than University Halls, at higher rents. Will be home to a more diverse mix of students and normally located close to campus.
Southend on Sea
House
Southend on Sea
A house share with a group of friends is often the lowest cost option and popular as the next step after living in Halls. Typically located in student friendly areas which require some travel to University.
Southend on Sea
Flat
Southend on Sea
A flat or apartment is similar to a house share on a smaller scale and will normally have one or two bedrooms. Ideal for smaller groups or couples.
Southend on Sea
Studio
Southend on Sea
Either a premium room in a Private Hall of Residence or a self-contained flat or apartment where all of the amenities are in one space. Typically the most expensive option.
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Homestay
Southend on Sea
A room in a house where the landlord or owner currently lives. A good option if you are not too concerned about living with other students and are budget conscious.
Southend on Sea
Bedsit
Southend on Sea
A self-contained room, which includes most amenities but with shared bathroom facilities.
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Living in Southend on Sea as a student
Here you will find details of private rented accommodation offered by student landlords/letting agents in Southend on Sea including: student houses, student flats/apartments in Southend on Sea, house shares and private halls in Southend on Sea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you going to live and study in Southend on Sea? Here are the most frequent questions asked by other students.
Most students look for shared housing in Southend on Sea from October, although there will be student accommodation available all year round. First year and international students generally start looking in January for halls of residence.
The amount you pay will depend on the type of student accommodation you choose. A shared house in Southend on Sea will cost you £86 per week. A halls of residence will cost, on average £168 per week, but could cost more depending on what type of room you select.
Accommodation for Students has the widest range of student accommodation currently available in Southend on Sea. This includes halls of residence, house shares, flats and apartments. You can enquire directly to your chosen accommodation or get more support through our live help team. Accommodation for Students has accommodation across the whole city including City Centre and Near University.
In Southend on Sea the standard length of contract is 46 weeks. However it is possible to have a longer or shorter agreement than this. Some halls of residence will only offer a 50 or 52 week tenancy agreement for example.
Yes, a selection of the student accommodation listed on Accommodation for Students will offer short term stays. This is most often the case for halls of residence in Southend on Sea. Look out for the properties which have the short term let badge or filter your search by ‘letting period’.
This will depend on the type of property you choose. The most anyone can legally charge is 5 weeks rent. Some accommodation in Southend on Sea halls of residence will not require a deposit at all, while on average the deposit in a shared house in Southend on Sea will be £344.
All landlords and property managers in Southend on Sea are legally required to protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. If you take care of your student accommodation you should have no problem getting your money back. You can check out some further information right here.
