Student accommodation in Birmingham | Birmingham City University We use cookies on this website to improve the experience we provide. By continuing to use our site you agree to this, or visit our cookie policy to manage your settings. Saved courses Search website Accommodation How to apply Accommodation portal International FAQs Returning students BCU Student Accommodation We work with student accommodation providers 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 elsewhere, plus you'll be put in a flat 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 2026-27 Hamstead Campus Weekly cost: £120 - £179 Total cost: £5,280 - £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 More on Hamstead Campus Queen's Hospital Close Weekly cost: £157 Total cost: 6,751 Length of contract: 43 weeks No. of bedrooms per flat: Bathroom: en-suite Bills: included Gym: no Closest to: City South Campus More on Queen's Hospital Close Beech Gardens Weekly cost: £155 - £157 Total cost: £6,751 - £7,905 Length of contract: 43 or 51 weeks No. of bedrooms per flat: Bathroom: shared Bills: included Gym: no Closest to: BCU City South campus More on Beech Gardens The Heights Weekly cost: £160 - £170 Total cost: £2,890 - £8,160 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 More on The Heights University Locks Weekly cost: £171.31 - £176.48 Total cost: £3,353.12 - £ 8,736.81 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 More on University Locks Lakeside Weekly cost: 173.61 Total cost: £7,638.84 Length of contract: 44 weeks No. of bedrooms per flat: 7-10 Bathroom: en-suite Bills: included Gym: no Closest to: City Centre Campus More on Lakeside Staniforth House Weekly cost: 179.77 Total cost: 7,909.88 Length of contract: 44 weeks No. of bedrooms per flat: 8-10 Bathroom: en-suite Bills: included Gym: no Closest to: City Centre Campus More on Staniforth House The Old Fire Station Weekly cost: 178 - £210 Total cost: £9,078 - £ 10,710 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 More about The Old Fire Station Bentley House Weekly cost: £184 - £198 Total cost: £7,912 - £8,514 Length of contract: 43 weeks No. of bedrooms per flat: 4-5 Bathroom: en-suite Bills: included Gym: yes Closest to: City Centre Campus More on Bentley House How to apply Win a year of free accommodation When you attend any of our Offer Holder Days, you’ll automatically be entered into our competition to win a year of free accommodation at University Locks. How to enter 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. Rent calculator on Save the Student Accommodation near your campus Near City South campus Check our list of the closest accommodation to BCU City South Campus. City South accommodation Closest to City Centre campus All the student accommodation options at BCU listed by distance from our City Centre campus. City Centre accommodation How 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 to apply for BCU accommodation 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. Student living costs Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch and a member of our accommodation team will endeavour to reply to you within two working days. Should your query be more urgent then please do not hesitate to call us. Contact form Phone us If you still can't find what you're looking for give us a call. Office hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-4pm. +44 (0)121 331 5191 +44 (0)121 331 5189 +44 (0)121 331 6785 Recent searches No recent searches Popular searches Virtual Tour Interview advice Postgraduate study Scholarships Open Days Suggested searches Accommodation Life in Birmingham Reaching beyond Graduate Scholarship Degree Apprenticeships