Student Accommodation Leicester

Make your new home in Leicester

Located in the Midlands, rich in arts, culture, sports and heritage, Leicester offers something for everyone. The area is brimming with things to do and boasts a fantastic calendar of events and festivals making it the perfect place to study and live. 

Renowned for its museums and galleries, culinary delights, areas of natural beauty, and ancient heritage its a place that keeps visitors and residents entertained, intrigued and well fed.

StudentFM provides a choice of private studios in Leicester. The Edge and Primus Place are located less than a mile from De Montfort University and close to the University of Leicester and the Leicester Royal Infirmary, so you can live and study for a great price – with reliable and affordable transport links on your doorstep to get you into the suburbs and further afield.

What’s close by Student Accommodation in Leicester?

If you’re studying at The University of Leicester or De Montfort University, or if you’re studying medicine at Leicester Royal Infirmary the Edge Apartments & Primus Place properties are ideally located. You can travel to uni on foot, or speed up your commute by cycling or taking a short journey via bus.

With plenty to see and do right on your doorstep, you won’t need to travel far to explore all the places that the area has to offer. You can explore on foot, or choose to travel on easily accessible and affordable public transport.

Edge Apartments are the perfect choice for those who are looking for luxurious living at student friendly prices in a location that sits perfectly in the centre of all the hustle and bustle that this cosmopolitan, friendly location has to offer.

You won’t need to go far to find local shops, takeaways and amenities like pharmacies, supermarkets and international food stores. Travelling on foot you will find parks and sporting facilities within easy reach, including Leicester Tigers Rugby Club, Nelson Mandela Park with play and fitness facilities, plus street gardens and concert halls including the O2 Leicester all nearby.

This thriving area offers a real sense of community, with students from all over the world living, studying and socialising together.

Whatever you’re into, from culture and history, to leisure pursuits and nights out, or part-time work to supplement your studies, Leicester has something to suit every individual. Living in the Edge or Primus Place gives you access to everything you need.

Luxury Student Accommodation in Leicester

StudentFM provides 2 luxury options close to De Montford University and the University of Leicester. With rooms starting from a very student friendly price of £153 per week (all inclusive rate), you can live in comfort and style without breaking your budget or blowing your student loan!

Our Leicester student accommodation provides private studios, ensuite, fully furnished and well equipped studios for students wishing to live alone, as a couple or via a house share with friends. You will benefit from a comfortable bed, study space and plenty of storage – you can even choose to have your own fully equipped kitchen with all essential appliances included.

Choosing a luxurious all-inclusive student studio gives you peace of mind, with no installation or activation fees to worry about. The Edge and Primus Place accommodation includes all your bills. Pay one bill every month with no nasty surprises or price hikes. Enabling you to rest and take advantage of warm heating and internet surfing, send emails to your heart’s content and enjoy long showers knowing everything is included. Your rent will include your water, electricity, heating, contents insurance, TV licence and broadband internet in one, simple fixed cost. 

Ideal for international and mature students, and students moving out of home or halls for the first time due to the quality, location and one-bill payment. No need to organise set-up, book installation or activate suppliers, and no troublesome bills to budget for and split amongst flatmates, you can enjoy complete peace of mind knowing all of your utilities are covered.

The Edge Apartments are located just 0.1 mile from De Montfort University and prices start from £157 per week (bills included). Edge Apartments take student accommodation to the next level, offering exclusive boutique hotel-style student studios with all the mod-cons you need as standard to make your living experience a real home from home experience. These high-spec, luxurious studio apartments offer plenty of room come fully fitted and benefit from high-speed broadband. 

Edge is the perfect choice for those who are looking for luxurious living at student prices in a location that sits perfectly in the centre of a cosmopolitan city.

Choose from Standard Studios featuring a double bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, flat screen TV, private kitchen and bathroom, plus full length floor to ceiling windows. Or, opt for a Premium Studio which offers slightly more space than the Standard Studio – ideal for a couple or someone looking for a little more space. For added luxury, select a Premium Plus Studio – cleverly designed with an interesting shape, and multiple windows, there’s loads of light in these upgraded studios in addition to all the mod-cons featured in each studio type.

You will find ultimate luxury in Primus Place. With studio rates starting from £153 per week (including all bills). Modern students deserve to live with all mod-cons to make student living feel welcoming and homely. 

Just because you’re studying doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the finer things in life, which is why StudentFM created these luxurious, spacious studios.

Primus Place injects style into modern living, offering large, luxurious, private rooms that provide a stress-free sanctuary for studying.

The secure studios offer plenty of storage and fully fitted kitchens with all appliances (even a microwave). Whether you want your own space, to share with a partner or live with friends, these apartments offer plenty of room and are geared up for sophisticated student living.

Primus Standard studios feature a double bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, flat screen TV, private kitchen and bathroom and full length floor to ceiling windows. Whilst Premium studios provide all the same features as the standard studio plus slightly more space – ideal for couples or someone wanting a bit more space. Primus Premium Plus studios offer next-level luxury. Cleverly designed, with an interesting shape, most apartments have multiple windows offering light and bright living. For the discerning student why not select an Ultimate Studio – one of the best studios in Leicester, offering loads of space and light, with great views and all the mod-cons that a student needs.

Public Transport & Parking

Centrally located close to both Universities and Hospitals – making your commute to uni, to work/placement or into town to enjoy the nightlife easy and quick. 

Just a stone’s throw from everything you need, you can get to uni or college, or travel to the local supermarket, shops and eateries on foot. 

To get further afield you can hop on a bus and arrive at your destination in minutes. Transport links are conveniently located close to both sites and travelling locally is relatively easy and cheap.

Boasting a good range of transport links to other UK towns and cities via its excellent bus and rail links. You can quickly travel to Birmingham, Nottingham and Northampton or venture further afield to explore Sheffield, Peterborough, Oxford and London or beyond. 

For European and international travel you can fly direct or via connecting flights from East Midlands or Birmingham Airport. So whether you’re flying home, visiting friends or taking a holiday – you can travel the world from your doorstep.

If you’re a car owner or want to make use of a hire car from time to time, our studio locations offer a number of parking options, from on street and metered parking to pay and display, as well as short and long-term private car parks. Car parking is relatively cheap compared to other city centres, offering a range of affordable parking options.

Socialising – Food & Drink

Cultural diversity is reflected in the stunning array of dining and drinking options that the city centre offers. With cafes, bars, restaurants and pop-ups representing all corners of the globe – all tastes and budgets are well catered for whether you’re in search of a coffee spot, somewhere to enjoy a cocktail or to enjoy food ranging from affordable take-aways to lavish fine dining, Leicester has it all.

As the former UK Curry Capital you will never be far from a great curry house, so whether you like our meals hot and spicy, or mild and tasty you’re sure to find a menu that tickles your taste buds and suits your pocket.

The restaurant quarter offers all the familiar chains you’d expect to find on the high street alongside smaller independent restaurants, giving diners choice and the chance to try something new every time you go out to dine. 

Culture

Culture vultures will enjoy Leicester Cathedral, or if you’re more of a luvvie you can see a performance at the Curve Theatre. Football fanatics will enjoy a trip to the King Power Stadium, home to premier league side Leicester City Football Club. There’s even the National Space Centre for those who want to discover more. 

With so many opportunities for visitors and residents to enjoy the surrounding neighbourhoods, you can relax in canal-side tranquillity, get your fashion and foodie fix from the sub-continent, explore the thriving St George’s cultural quarter, visit the Old Town or take a stroll along one of the most multi-cultural streets in Britain. 

From arts and culture, to attractions, markets, shopping centres and recreation areas the city has it all. You can pick up a bargain in Leicester market, try on a retro treasure in one of the many vintage clothing stores or simply sit back in one of the many coffee spots and soak it all in. 

An active events calendar means that people of all ages and backgrounds can find activities to keep them entertained.

Entertainment

From breakbeats to six string, the music scene is vibrant with live acts, DJ’s and open-mic sessions for all to enjoy.

Celebrating a long tradition of music with many well known artists and band members born in the region. You can catch up-and-coming bands alongside chart stars in the O2 Academy, or visit one the city’s many intimate venues or music cafes to enjoy grassroots music, live gigs and DJ sets. All located within a stone’s throw of StudentFM’s accommodation, meaning you don’t have to travel far to socialise with friends.