After the first year of initially settling into your new university life and making friends, many students will then choose to uproot off campus and into a home of their very own.
Choosing a new property isn't easy, and deciding who you share that home with can be even more difficult. If you're torn between the simple single living life, or group housing, then check out our tips below on whether housing or flats are your best option.
Student living in a Flat
Renting a flat can be an attractive proposition. Commonly favoured by young professionals, many flats and apartments are located in the centre of Leeds, meaning they're great if you're wanting to be in the hustle and bustle of the city. Although you may not want to live alone as a student, living in a single flat does have a number of advantages; it's your own space, providing you with a sense of independence and also means you won't be reliant on housemates when it comes to costs. To put it quite simply, city centre apartment living is the epitome of cool. If you're wanting the central apartment lifestyle but want to share the experience with friends, there are great options available too.
The Triangle offers services of the highest quality and includes single room flats through to five and six bedroom apartments.
City centre apartment living gives you easy access not only to university facilities in Leeds, but all the shops, restaurants and amenities of one of the country's most
vibrant locations.
In terms of cost, apartment living may not be as cheap as opting to house share or living on an all inclusive basis, but with prices under £100 per person per week, it is certainly affordable.
Student Living in a House
Houses can come in all shapes and sizes, accommodating almost any amount of people. So whether you're wanting to live with your closest three friends, or as a group of eight or more, there are options available.
Generally speaking in terms of costs, sharing with more people means bills will be cheaper and your rent will be likely to cost less. It might be a cost saver in some aspects, however with more people in your home, it's likely the lethargic student attitude will lead to a more untidy home.
In terms of where student housing is primarily located, you're likely to be moving out of the city to find your property. Headingley is a prime location for house sharing opportunities, and as a student hub, you'll have plenty on your doorstep. The main area of Headingley offers bars, restaurants, supermarkets and other stores, meaning that you'll still have everything you need within a short walk. Evenings socialising are great in Headingley, due to it being the main student living destination, and from cheap meal deals to independent restaurants, you'll be spoilt for choice on Otley Road.
