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Private Sector Accommodation

Your Guide to Swansea's Private Sector Accommodation

Your guide to Swansea's Private Sector accommodation

Find Available Properties

Living off-campus

If you decide you would rather live off-campus, there is plenty of good quality accommodation in the private sector.

Landlords register properties here Studentpad

STUDENT MESSAGE BOARD

The Swansea University Student Message Board is a free service for students to meet and chat with other students who want to live together in the Swansea area. Use the message board to find available rooms and flatmates, or to let students know if there is a room spare in your student house. If you are an agent/landlord looking to advertise student accommodation on Studentpad please visit the Agent/Landlord page.

Swansea Area Guide

Brynmill and Uplands

  • Popular student locations near Singleton Park Campus (5-15 minute walk)
  • Large range of shops, bars, restaurants, and takeaways
  • Mainly flats and larger shared houses (approximately 5 bedrooms)

Sandfields

  • Popular student area near the city centre with popular shops, bars, and restaurants
  • Slightly smaller accommodation, with 2-3 bedroom properties
  • 15-20 minutes to walk to Singleton Park Campus

Sketty

  • Popular student area near Singleton Park Campus (5-15 minute walk through Singleton Park)
  • Range of shops, bars, restaurants, and takeaways
  • Mostly 4-5 bedroom properties

Marina

  • High-standard, luxury accommodation by the seafront
  • A more expensive area of 1-2 bed en-suite properties
  • 20-25 minute walk to Singleton Campus and 10 minute bus ride to Bay Campus

St Thomas and Port Tennant

  • Ideally located for Bay Campus and the city centre, with bars, shops and restaurants
  • Mostly 4-6 bedroom properties
  • 5-10 minute walk to Bay Campus
Swansea Area Map

Tips for viewing properties

  • Explore a few different areas of Swansea to make sure you make the right choice for you
  • Take someone with you to view properties, it’s helpful to have a second opinion
  • If you are living with housemates, make sure everyone views the property
  • Ask the letting agent as many questions as you need to
  • If you can, speak to the current tenants about their experience of living there
  • Take a look at the condition of the property and furniture, as well as the locks on windows and doors
  • If anything needs repairing, ensure the landlord or agent puts in writing that they will fix it before you move in
  • Take your time when looking around
  • Set a budget and stick to it - make sure you consider all bills and living costs
  • Consider whether you will need parking

House Viewing Tips

Need more help deciding whether living off campus is right for you?

Hear from some of our students about accommodation on and off campus.

Information for Landlords

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View on campus accommodation

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Accommodation support

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Parents and Guardians

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