Student Accommodation in Leicester

Several factors decide the rent of student residences, including the type of student accommodation you book. The various facilities and amenities provided by the accommodation and the room’s configuration all factor into the price for accommodation in Leicester. Private student accommodation in Leicester usually costs between £132.00 – £217.00 per week.

You can make rent payments online using your credit or debit card via your Collegiate Portal account or by bank transfer. Contact your Accommodation Management Team if you’d like to pay by bank transfer.

On average, UK students spend £37 per month on bills. However, when you book with Collegiate Student Accommodation in Leicester, all bills are included with your room: Electricity, Gas, Water, Broadband. You also get exclusive access to features such as onsite laundry room, games room with table tennis, pool and table football. There is also an Amazon locker and a Sky Lounge.

The area is well-connected to the city centre which is within a walking distance of 5 minutes. There are plenty of buses to take you throughout Leicester and Leicester Rail Station is within 15 minutes walking distance. During the weekends, when you feel like stepping out, visit the Highcross food outlets where you can eat anything from sushi to pasta. Leicester has plenty of bars, pubs and shops!

Yes, we can offer both virtual and in-person viewings. Simply contact the Leicester team to arrange a viewing (government guidelines allowing).

Our Merlin Heights student accommodation in Leicester benefits from a prime central location in the city with easy access to both De Montfort University and University of Leicester. We offer differing levels of private en-suite rooms in shared apartments as well as private studio spaces, all fully equipped with everything you need for comfortable and stylish living in Leicester.

Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum en-suite bedrooms in shared apartments include:

> Shared kitchen

> Private study area

> Size range from 13-23.6m²

Bronze, Silver, Gold, Gold Plus and Platinum private studios includes:

> Shared kitchen

> Large study area

> Size range from 16.5-27.5m²

Leicester city centre benefits from a compact location which is easy to navigate and get around by foot or by bike, there are also ample options for public transport.

Cycle or walk

You’ll find secure bike storage in our Merlin Heights accommodation, as well as racks throughout the city centre including indoor storage at Leicester Town Hall with showers and changing facilities. The council also has a selection of free cycle maps to help you get around Leicester city and the surrounding areas.

The train

Leicester train station is just a 22 minute walk away on London Road. While it’s the only one you’ll find in the city, it has frequent links to neighbouring Midlands cities and towns, and you can get to London in just one hour.

Bus

Leicester city has several bus routes through the city but generally speaking, it’s easier to walk because of one way systems in the city’s roads. Most bus services operate from the Haymarket or St. Margaret’s Bus Station including local and National Express coach services.

There’s plenty of places to see and fun things to do in Leicester. The city has a well-earned reputation for being a multicultural haven with a thriving food scene and exciting city centre.

Shoppers

Leicester is well-known for its award-winning outdoor and indoor markets where you’ll find all manner of fresh produce and groceries, as well as fabric, clothing, essentials and bric-a-brac. There’s also the Highcross centre which is packed with all the big high street names such as Zara, H&M and John Lewis, as well as the Haymarket shopping centre which leads you to Humberstone Gate where you’ll find even more shops.

Foodies

You’ll find high street staples like Wagamama, Turtle Bay and Bill’s near the Highcross shopping centre which are ideal for lunch or bottomless brunch in Leicester. Or, you can continue to the Lanes where you’ll find a number of small independent cafes and restaurants among little indie gift shops. St. Martin’s Square features a number of foodie places and ample outdoor seating that can take you from breakfast to dinner (and onto post-dinner drinks) with absolute ease. Leicester is famed for being the best outside of India for curries, so you’d do well to head to any curry house on the Golden Mile on Belgrave Road or London Road.

Culture lovers

Whether you’re looking for local artists or larger exhibitions, there’s plenty of museums and galleries in Leicester for you to choose from in the city and New Walk area, which is conveniently placed to get to from De Montfort University. You’ll also find lots of guides online for self-guided historical tours of Leicester and its famous buildings and monuments, which is a great way to get to know the city.

There are lots of free attractions and things to do in Leicester including the city’s library, museums, galleries and plenty of parks and green spaces for you to enjoy.

Leicester-born Henry Walker created one of the world’s most recognisable crisp brands and has kept it in the city for over 70 years.

Leicester’s annual Caribbean Carnival is said to be the second largest in the UK, just behind Notting Hill.

English was technically invented in Leicester – it’s thought that warring Anglo Saxons and Vikings set aside their differences long enough to establish a shared language that formed English as we know it now.

Discover even more interesting facts about Leicester and fun facts about Leicester’s history. 

In Leicester, you’ll find the University of Leicester and De Montfort University, and with our student accommodation in Leicester, you’re well placed for both.

University of Leicester is 1.6 miles away from Merlin Heights:

Walk – 31 minutes*

Cycle – 12 minutes*

Bus – 30 minutes* (Arriva No. 47)

Car – 9 minutes*

De Montfort University is 0.4 miles from Merlin Heights:

Walk – 6 minutes*

Cycle – 4 minutes*

*Approximately.