A lot of students choose to stay close to the city centre and beachfront, so areas like Kemptown and Hanover are popular. Other areas Brighton uni students like living in include Elm Grove, Round Hill, as well as Coldean and Mousecoombe North. 

We’ve taken proximity to the beach and town centre into consideration with our buildings in Brighton. Don’t hesitate to talk to our team if you need assistance finding the best iQ location for your specific uni. 

Brighton is a more expensive place to live in the UK, so average student bills may be slightly higher than those in places like Sheffield or Salford. In shared accommodation, you can expect to pay up to £240 per week. If you decide to live in a 1-bedroom flat for example, you could pay between £1,120 and £1,316,67 (on average) per month. Basic utilities could also cost you around £234 per month. 

Brighton uni student accommodation with iQ is affordable, and you get the added benefit of not having to worry about sorting out your own bills with our all-inclusive bills. This means you’ll have just one monthly payment with things like your wifi and electricity included. 

Brighton is considered to be a more expensive city in the UK, but just like many places in the UK, your cost of living will depend on where you live. Cities like Oxford and London are known for being expensive. If you’re a student, it’s natural to take these cost of living differences into consideration. Brighton is actually 29% cheaper than London, and you may be saving costs on food or transport expenses.  

Have you taken a look at what it would cost to live with iQ? For the most accurate and up-to-date pricing, search via cities or universities on our website. 

If you’re a full-time student living in private student accommodation in Brighton then you won’t need to pay council tax. You also won’t have to pay council tax if you’re living in a private property with other full-time students, but it can be tricky to find unless you already know other students you’d like to live with. 

The only time you will need to register and pay council tax as a student is if you’re living in a private property alongside residents who aren’t full-time students.