Prices vary depending on room type and location, but Sanctuary Students’ Manchester student accommodation starts from just £156.50 per week, which is cheaper than other nearby providers. And, because rent is all-inclusive, your bills, Wi‑Fi and insurance are covered, making it easier to budget.

Most of our properties offer state-of-the-art shared kitchen and living areas, where you can meet up with friends and relax in your free time. They are also perfectly located to explore all that Manchester has to offer. 

Both our student buildings at Denmark Road and Grafton Street offer great value for money, with large double en-suite rooms that are comparable to student studios in Manchester. Our student accommodation at Denmark Road even has a common room with games machines!

Manchester student accommodation varies considerably in price depending on the property, room type, location and facilities included.

According to StudentCrowd, student accommodation in Manchester typically ranges from around £105 to £665 per week. At Sanctuary Students, Manchester student rooms currently start from £156.50 per week, putting affordable options towards the lower end of the wider Manchester market.

It’s also important to look beyond the headline weekly price when comparing cheap student accommodation in Manchester. Sanctuary Students’ rent is all-inclusive, so essential bills including electricity, heating, water and Wi-Fi are already covered. Contents insurance, maintenance and security are included too.

That makes the rooms great value for money and much easier to budget for: the price you see is the price you pay, with no nasty utility-bill surprises or mid-contract rent increases to worry about.

Yes! Our Manchester student accommodation is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Here at Sanctuary Students, we’re home to students of all ages at various stages of their studies.

Where possible, we can allocate postgraduate residents near other postgraduate students, giving you the opportunity to live with people at a similar stage of university life.

We understand that your priorities might have changed since your undergrad days, and our uni accommodation in Manchester is a perfect option for postgraduate students. We offer great value for money and an easy setup (including all-inclusive bills and on-site cleaners), so you can focus on your studies. Plus, our high-speed Wi-Fi is ideal for helping you tackle that heavy workload!

With furnished rooms, all-inclusive bills, Wi-Fi and maintenance included, you can also get the practical side of your accommodation sorted without having to set up separate household bills.

It’s best to start looking for student accommodation in Manchester as soon as your university place is confirmed.

Popular properties and room types can fill up quickly, particularly as the start of the academic year gets closer. Booking earlier gives you more choice over where you live and the type of room you choose.

Bookings for Manchester student accommodation for 2026/27 are already open at Sanctuary Students, so you can browse available rooms and secure your preferred option early.

Yes! If you receive a Manchester university offer through 2026 Clearing, you can still apply for accommodation with Sanctuary Students.

Once you’ve accepted your university place, search our available Manchester rooms, choose the option that works for you and complete your booking online.

Accommodation is in particularly high demand around Clearing, so don’t leave your room until the last minute. Booking as soon as your place is confirmed gives you more choice and helps you avoid missing out. You can secure your room for as little as £1, making it quick and easy to get your accommodation sorted.

Sanctuary Students have two properties in Manchester: Grafton Street and Denmark Road.

Grafton Street is located at Nick Everton House, 78 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9LR, while Denmark Road is at 12 Denmark Road, Manchester, M15 6GQ. Both provide convenient and affordable accommodation for students in Manchester, with University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University campuses within easy reach.

Our property at Grafton Street offers a choice of standard, double and en-suite rooms in fully furnished flats for two to seven people. The accommodation is situated opposite Manchester Royal Infirmary and close to Oxford Road, making it a convenient base for getting to lectures, local amenities and transport links.

Our Manchester student accommodation at Denmark Road features four, five or six bedroom flats, with en-suite double bedrooms and a common room with games machines. 

Both properties also offer all-inclusive bills, plus free Wi-Fi, on-site laundry, contents insurance, security, CCTV and 24-hour maintenance.

Your rent with Sanctuary Students is all-inclusive, helping to keep student budgeting nice and simple.

Rent includes essential utilities such as electricity, heating and water, along with Wi-Fi, contents insurance, building maintenance and security. There are no separate utility bills to organise and no mid-contract rent increases.

Our Grafton Street accommodation also provides on-site laundry facilities, secure entry and CCTV, while your room comes furnished ready for you to make it your own.

Absolutely! You can arrange to view our Manchester student accommodation before making your booking.

Select the “Arrange viewing” option on the relevant accommodation page and submit your preferred dates. The team will arrange a suitable viewing so you can get a feel for the property and room before deciding.

Where it isn’t possible to show you the exact room you would be staying in, you may be shown the closest available equivalent instead.

If you and your friends want to live together, book as early as possible and make sure each person mentions the others when applying.

We’ll do our best to place you together, although this depends on room and flat availability and therefore can’t be guaranteed. Booking early gives you the best chance of getting the setup you want.

Our on-site parking facilities are limited, so you’ll need to use local public car parks if you want to bring a car. There are a number of car parks close to our Grafton Street student accommodation, but with the heart of Manchester city centre on your doorstep, you’ll be close to all the action so we doubt you’ll find much need for a car anyway!

On moving day, if you are arriving by car, you will be granted 30 minutes of free access to our parking facilities, subject to availability. Please ensure you collect your keys before you begin unloading your belongings.

Start by browsing our available Manchester room types. Once you’ve found the room you want, select “Book now” and follow the online booking steps.

You can secure your Manchester room for as little as £1 advance rent, which is then deducted from your total rent amount.

Bookings are open for the 2026/27 academic year, so reserving early is the best way to maximise your choice of rooms.

Your Manchester student room is already furnished with a bed, desk, chair and plenty of storage, so there’s no need to arrive with a van full of furniture.

You’ll mainly need to bring your clothes, towels, bedding and personal belongings, plus anything else that will help your new room feel like home.

Shared kitchens are equipped for day-to-day student living, so check the details for your chosen property before buying larger kitchen appliances or equipment you may not need.

You may also find these resources helpful while arranging your student accommodation and preparing for university:

• NHS Services – find local NHS doctors, dentists and other healthcare services.

• Citizens Advice – free, independent advice on a range of practical and legal matters.

• GOV.UK Student Visas – official information for international students applying for a UK Student visa.

• UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) – information and advice for international students studying in the UK.

• National Union of Students (NUS) – representing university and college students across the UK.

• Bee Network – Greater Manchester’s integrated transport network for buses, trams, and travel planning.

• Sanctuary Students FAQs – answers to common questions about bookings, payments, moving in and living with us.