Student Accommodation in Manchester

We’re sure you’re eager to make the most of your student life, so when thinking about applying for university, Manchester should definitely be on your radar.

And students are the beating heart of Manchester, with a community of 99,000 students. It’s a popular option for students across the globe, with approximately 19,000 international students from 150 different countries. Manchester is one of the most linguistically diverse cities in western Europe, with over 200 languages spoken, and it even has the third largest Chinatown in Europe, meaning it’s a welcoming city for all.

Manchester was also named the third most affordable university city in the UK by Totally Money last year – on average, it’s 32% cheaper to live in than London. But this doesn’t mean there’s less to do – far from it! Famous for its buzzing nightlife and music scene, not to mention its culture and industrial heritage encapsulated in the iconic ‘MCR bee’, Manchester was named one of the top 15 best cities in the world by Time Out in 2019.

And, to get more from your time in Manchester, why not join our student community here at Sanctuary Students?

Read our article for more information on the Student Cost of Living in Manchester.

Manchester’s reputation as one of the best student cities in the UK might be something to do with the fact it has four world-class universities in its midst! Here you can find the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Salford and the University of Bolton. With various subjects and specialisms in each uni, it’s no wonder that Manchester has such an exciting and vibrant student population!

Manchester’s proud northern spirit attracts students from across the globe. The city is home to approximately 99,000 students – with approximately 40,000 students attending The University of Manchester, 35,000 students at Manchester Metropolitan University, and 19,000 international students overall. With so much a large student population, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to uni accommodation – if you’re looking for an affordable, centrally located hall with all-inclusive bills, why not come and live with us?

As one of the larger cities in the UK, Manchester does experience crime, but the levels are no higher than other major cities across the country. Small measures, such as avoiding walking home alone at night or choosing adequate locks for your bike, can greatly reduce the risk of vulnerability.

When applying for student accommodation in Manchester, you want to be at the heart of the action! There are a number of popular student areas in Manchester, including the Oxford Road, Fallowfield and Rusholme.

Stretching from Rusholme to the city centre, the famous Oxford Road boasts some of the best student hangouts, with food, nightlife, outdoor areas, plus a number of architectural and cultural delights. Plus, it’s a stone’s throw away from the main University of Manchester campus and the Royal Northern College of Music. Nicknamed ‘the Corridor’, it’s in the centre of Manchester’s nightlife – with numerous bars and nightclubs to keep you busy all night. It’s also where you’ll find the Manchester Academy music venue to listen to the latest bands/musicians live, and close to the LGBTQ area on Canal Street. At Sanctuary Students we have two properties either side of this iconic road, meaning you can make the most of this exciting student area!

Fallowfield is another in-demand option when choosing student accommodation. It caters to student life with its pubs, clubs, kebab shops and wide range of cheap takeaway for easy meals and fun weekend nights out. Just north of Fallowfield is the next popular student area in Manchester, Rusholme. Here, you have supermarkets, restaurants, shops, cafés and parks to enjoy. You can also find plenty of cheap takeaways along the famous ‘curry mile’ (Wilmslow Road), which will satisfy your craving for Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Read our article for more information on cheap Manchester student accommodation.

Our Manchester student rooms start at just £115.50pw, plus our en-suite room prices start from £134.00pw, which is cheaper than other nearby providers. 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. Our student accommodation at Denmark Road even has a common room with games machines!

Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer car parking facilities with our student rooms, but we may be able to accommodate your car for a couple of hours during check-in using our contractor and staff car park – subject to availability. With plenty of public transport options a quick walk away, you won’t miss having a car – but if you do want to bring your vehicle, the nearest public car park is on Grafton Street, a short three-minute walk from our student accommodation in Manchester.

Getting around the city and surrounding areas is easy once you’re here, thanks to the fleet of buses, trams and trains available. The compact nature of Manchester city centre also makes walking a popular choice. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is the official public transport body for the city. Our student halls are perfect bases for getting out there and exploring – there are frequent buses, and the nearby Oxford Road even has its own train station!

When it comes to day-to-day groceries, you couldn’t be in a better place than in our student halls. There are plenty of local greengrocers, which are more reasonably priced than the supermarket chains. If you’re looking to do a ‘big shop’, the nearest supermarket is Morrisons on Grafton Street, which is only a five-minute walk away. There’s a Lidl a 10-minute walk away, and a large ASDA supermarket a five-minute drive away. There’s also a wide variety of fast food restaurants and takeaways on Oxford Road, which is only a five-minute walk from our student accommodation, such as Domino’s, McDonald’s and Red Chilli.

Manchester is one of the best student cities to be an international student, as it’s the most linguistically diverse city in western Europe, with up to 200 languages spoken, plus it’s bursting with culture and history. What’s more, you’ll be in good company as, in addition to any UK students, Manchester is home to 19,000 students from 150 different countries.

Here at Sanctuary Students, we’re proud of our community of international students across the UK, and we’re here to make your transition to student living as smooth as possible. There’s a very good overseas intake at all UK universities, and we’ll allocate you a room with fellow international students to help you settle into your new home.

Here at Sanctuary Students, we’re home to students of all ages at various stages of their studies. Our uni accommodation in Manchester is a perfect option for postgraduate students. We allocate our postgrads rooms near fellow postgrad students, so you’ll be surrounded by like-minded people in the same position as you. We understand that your priorities might have changed since your undergrad days, and we offer 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 new restaurants, bars, gastropubs, microbreweries, pop-up markets and cafes opening weekly, the city’s food and drink culture is thriving. Greater Manchester is packed with options to suit any mood, offering any and every cuisine you can think of. There are plenty of delicious foodie options on your doorstep in Oxford Road. Not only that, Manchester’s famous Curry Mile in Rusholme is a mere 20-minute walk away.

If you’re looking to get your shopping on, head up to the Manchester Arndale and The Trafford Centre or high street destinations such as Exchange Square and Market Street.

A key part of student living, you’ll be pleased to hear that Manchester is a vibrant, diverse city that offers a wide range of live entertainment throughout the year. From the city that brought us the likes of Oasis, Stone Roses, The Smiths and Joy Division, there’s still a booming live music scene, with nightly gigs and genres to suit all tastes. Choose from cutting-edge nightclubs, plus the nearby LGBTQ area of Canal Street, internationally famous comedy clubs and performing arts venues, not to mention The Great Northern leisure complex. But entertainment isn’t just about the nightlife, as there’s an array of museums, theatres and galleries to explore.

At Sanctuary Students, our student rooms are located near the Oxford Road, which is home to some of the city’s best live music venues (including the Deaf Institute and the Manchester Academy) and cultural centres (the Whitworth art gallery, Manchester Museum, the International Anthony Burgess Centre and the Pankhurst Centre). Theatre-wise, the Capitol Theatre, Contact Theatre and Palace Theatre are nearby.