Student accommodation in Hollingdean, Brighton

Located close to both the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex, Hollingdean is one of the most popular student areas in Brighton. Student houses in Hollingdean are highly sought after thanks to their convenient location and the lively atmosphere of the neighbourhood.

Hollingdean is a vibrant and thriving area with plenty of pubs, cafes, restaurants, and bars to explore.

Hollingdean is a district to the north of Brighton city centre bordered by Round Hill, Lewes Road, and Moulsecoomb.

Hollingdean is generally considered to be quite a safe area as it’s densely populated with students. You should feel secure living in Hollingdean Road student accommodation.

Student houses in Hollingdean tend to be more expensive due to the popularity of the area, but you definitely get your money’s worth thanks to the extensive choice of hospitality venues and the convenient transport links.

As it is close to two universities, Brighton is a popular student area. Students tend to live in student accommodation in Hollingdean, Elm Grove, Brighton city centre, Hove, Kemptown, Moulsecoom, and Queens Park.

Many student houses in Hollingdean are now advertised with bills included in the price. Where this is the case, your rental price could include electricity, gas, internet, TV licence and water bills and this is clearly stated on the listing. Properties without bills included are also available, giving you the flexibility to choose your own energy and water suppliers and internet service provider.

It is normal for property managers to require you to pay a security deposit at the time of booking or before you move in. Where a deposit is required and you are signing a tenancy agreement, your property manager must protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. As long as you look after the property and have no deductions for damage or unpaid rent, your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement ends. Whilst tenancy deposits are legally capped at five weeks' rent per person, it is more common for student deposits to be in the lower £100-250 range.

The majority of student accommodation in Hollingdean can be rented for fixed contract lengths. For purpose built student accommodation, 43 and 51-week fixed-term contracts are the most common. For shared houses, 52-week contracts are the most common and generally start in July to September.

Short-term student rentals in Hollingdean are becoming more popular every year. As a result, property managers are increasingly offering shorter tenancy lengths, whether for the summer period or for individual semesters and terms. This is more common in the purpose-built student accommodation sector than in shared student rental houses across Brighton.