Student accommodation in Stockbridge, Edinburgh

Stockbridge is a buzzy area, packed with bars, pubs and restaurants, within commutable distance of The University of Edinburgh. As a result, student houses in Stockbridge are very popular.

Stockbridge is a ten-minute drive from Edinburgh city centre, or a twenty-minute walk. You can also reach the city centre in less than twenty minutes on public transport.

Stockbridge is considered one of the safest areas in Edinburgh, so you should feel secure living in Stockbridge student accommodation.

Stockbridge is an idyllic place to live, with The Water of Leith running through it and stunning views. It’s also full of things to do, with plenty of shops, pubs, and restaurants in the area.

Stockbridge is located just to the north of Edinburgh city centre.

The 24, 29, 36, X59, X60, and X61 bus routes run through or close to Stockbridge.

Many student houses in Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge 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 Edinburgh.