Where to look for accommodation
This is a guide for Birmingham City University students who are looking for accommodation, but the information is also useful if you want to know where to advertise a room.
Looking for a place in halls?
Rooms in
University halls of residence are primarily reserved for first year students and international students. However places do sometimes become available throughout the year and can be advertised on the University’s
student pad message board.
There are also a number of private halls in Birmingham, with most of them situated in and around the city centre. Rents tend to be more expensive, but often include additional facilities such as free internet access.
Evenbrook
Hamstead Campus
0121 500 1771
CRM Ltd
Jennens Court
0844 371 5654
Opal
Corner of Belgrave Middleway & Bristol Road
0121 440 7122
Unite
The Heights, Londonderry House & Curzon Gateway
0800 783 4213
IQFive
Bath Row, nr Five Ways
0121 622 7540
Victoria Hall
Selly Oak
0121 256 7000
Derwent Living
The Canalside, Lower Loveday Street
0121 380 3939
The Student Housing Company
Moland Street, nr Corporation St
0121 333 5792
Liberty Living
Queens Hospital Close nr Five Ways
0121 633 3316
Looking for a place in private rented accommodation?
Birmingham City Students' Union only recommends landlords and letting agents who are accredited by the
Midland Landlord Accreditation Scheme (MLAS). This is a scheme that has been set up to recognise and promote good landlords and agents. You can find a list of accredited landlords on their
website.
Looking for a room in a shared house?
There are a variety of websites that allow students in the private sector to advertise their spare room or look for potential housemates. Make sure you view the accommodation thoroughly and know how to contact the landlord or agent before signing or paying anything. Useful websites include:
But before using these websites please read our advice on housing scams that can target students.
Looking for short term accommodation?
You can find details of B&B/hotels in the Birmingham area here:
Please contact the Advice Centre on 0121 331 6801 for further help.
Looking for a replacement tenant?
If you are living in halls:
Try the University’s message board.
You can also advertise it for free on Students’ Union’s letting agent facebook page. They have a Facebook account to help people looking for a spare room and also for those who have a spare room. Search for ‘birminghamcity studenthomes’ (2 words) and they will accept you as a friend.
Otherwise try putting up notices on noticeboards within the University.
If you live in private accommodation:
You can also advertise it for free on Students’ Union’s letting agent facebook page. They have a Facebook account to help people looking for a spare room and also for those who have a spare room. Search for ‘birminghamcity studenthomes’ (2 words) and they will accept you as a friend.
Try advertising on the main websites that students use to look for a room.
Information for landlords
Important Information - Please note that the Advice Centre does not monitor or inspect any properties but we can provide advice on the validity of tenancy agreements, safety issues and your rights/obligations as a tenant.