Accommodation
BCU Student Accommodation
Looking for student accommodation at Birmingham City University? We work with student accommodation partners in Birmingham City Centre and close to our City South Campus to guarantee accommodation for first-year students. Booking accommodation through us means you'll get a cheaper price than booking direct, plus you'll be put with other first-year BCU students. Scroll down to see all the student accommodation in Birmingham we recommend, listed from lowest cost per week to highest*.
*Prices are correct for 2025-26
Hamstead Campus
Weekly cost: £115 - £179
Total cost: £5,060 - £9,129
Length of contract: 44, 45 or 51 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 2, 5, or Studio
Bathroom: shared except for Studio
Bills: included, plus free bus pass
Gym: yes
Closest to: Alexander Stadium
Queen's Hospital Close
Weekly cost: £150
Total cost: £6,450
Length of contract: 43 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 4-6
Bathroom: en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: no
Closest to: City South Campus
Beech Gardens
Weekly cost: £155 - £157
Total cost: £6,751 - £7,905
Length of contract: 43 or 51 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 5
Bathroom: shared
Bills: included
Gym: no
Closest to: BCU City South campus
The Heights
Weekly cost: £157 - £167
Total cost: £7,128 - £8,007
Length of contract: 17 - 51 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 4-6
Bathroom: en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: yes
Closest to: City Centre Campus
University Locks
Weekly cost: £165.84 - £170.84
Total cost: £3,245.96 - £8,457.84
Length of contract: 19 - 51 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 2 or 5-8
Bathroom: shared or en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: no
Closest to: BCU City Centre campus
Lakeside
Weekly cost: £169
Total cost: £7,436
Length of contract: 44 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 6-10
Bathroom: en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: no
Closest to: City Centre Campus
Staniforth House
Weekly cost: £175
Total cost: £7,700
Length of contract: 44 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 5-10
Bathroom: en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: no
Closest to: City Centre Campus
The Old Fire Station
Weekly cost: £176 - £209
Total cost: £8,976 - £10,659
Length of contract: 51 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 6 or studio
Bathroom: en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: yes
Closest to: City Centre Campus
Bentley House
Weekly cost: £179 - £193
Total cost: £7,697 - £8,299
Length of contract: 43 weeks
No. of bedrooms per flat: 4-5
Bathroom: en-suite
Bills: included
Gym: yes
Closest to: City Centre Campus
What can I afford?
Before you choose your student accommodation it's important to work out what you can afford. Once you know how much your maintenance loan will be you can use the Save the Student rent calculator to find out how much money you'll have left to live on after you pay your accommodation fees.
Guaranteed accommodation for Clearing students
You can apply for accommodation once you’ve had your Clearing offer confirmed by us. We’ll support you throughout the process, so you can find the best accommodation for you.
We have a wide range of accommodation options to live with other students, close to academic and social spaces close to campus.
We still have accommodation available for students applying through Clearing. Accommodation is guaranteed if you apply by 13 September 2025.
Accommodation near your campus
Near City South campus
Check our list of the closest accommodation to BCU City South Campus.
City South accommodationClosest to City Centre campus
All the student accommodation options at BCU listed by distance from our City Centre campus.
City Centre accommodationHow to apply
Want to know how to apply for BCU student accommodation through the accommodation portal, when you need to apply by, or have any more questions about living away from home for uni? Applications are open for academic year 2025-26.
How much does it cost to be a student?
Being a student can be a big change - you'll have to manage your own finances and this can be tough at first. We have some top tips to help you manage your money.
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