Privately rented accommodation
If you choose to live in private student accommodation during your time at Surrey, you have plenty of options available in Guildford and the local area.
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSAs)
Have a look at the following accommodation located very close to the University of Surrey:
- Scape: located next to the University on Walnut Tree Close – a five-minute walk to Stag Hill campus. En-suite rooms start from £285pw*
- Guilden Village: located in Stoke Park, Guildford, with a free shuttle bus running between Guilden Village and the University. En-suite from £262pw*
- The Bridge: located in the centre of Guildford – just a 12-minute walk to the university. From £230pw*
- UniLife: located next to the University on Walnut Tree Close – five-minute walk to Stag Hill campus. From £340pw*
- Ash Grove: Located close to the Stag Hill campus (less than five minutes’ walk). From £230pw*
* Prices from providers' websites August 2025, and do not reflect availability.
Other accommodation options
- Renting a room in house or flat shares with other students
- Renting a property as a group (or family)
- Renting a studio and one-bedroom property on your own
- Renting a room with a resident landlord, which involves sharing facilities with them as their lodger.
Useful links
Landlords and lettings agents mainly advertise on:
Support from our Students' Union
Contact the friendly advice team at the University of Surrey Students' Union, who can support you with any questions you have about renting in the private sector. Here’s how they can help:
- Explain your rights when dealing with local landlords and the University
- Help advise when dealing with landlords and estate agents
- Checking through your contracts
- Signpost you to additional services.
If you need to get in touch with them, please email ussu.advice@surrey.ac.uk or visit:
Private accommodation webinar
Need help finding the perfect private accommodation? Surrey Students' Union will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday 20 August at 1pm - join the Union advisors and on-campus lettings agent Hoods Residential to help you find the right private accommodation for you.
Be fraud aware
Sadly there are those who do take advantage of students searching for housing, and if something looks to good to be true, then it probably is. If you are unsure, then please contact the Students’ Union or Hoods Residential who can double check your property offer for you.
Top tips for finding private accommodation
- Make sure you take your time to find the accommodation for you, as it will have a big impact on your time at university. You might prefer to live with a resident landlord, or house share with a group of other people.
- Use a budget calculator to work out what you can afford. Take into account that utility bills are usually not included and you will have to take out content insurance to protect your belongings.
- Choose the right location. As Guildford is a highly competitive area for student accommodation, you should also consider nearby towns that all have good transport links to the University.
- Be prepared for viewings. Before you start looking, gather your references and make sure you understand the right to rent legislation.