Student housing Near Northampton University

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the three main types of student housing available in Northampton:

• University halls
• Private rentals
• Student houses from YF Properties

So you can make the best choice for your student lifestyle, budget, and needs.

Most students begin their first year in university halls, which are managed directly by the University of Northampton. Halls can be a great way to meet people quickly, with hundreds of students living in one building or on a shared campus site.

• Close to the university campus
• All bills often included
• Lots of social opportunities

• Less privacy
• No choice of housemates
• Can be more expensive than other options
• Not always available after first year

Halls are ideal for first-years, but by second or third year, many students start looking for more independence. That’s where private housing comes in.

Some students choose to rent from general letting agents or private landlords. These can be anything from studio flats to large shared houses. While this option can give you a wider range of properties, it also comes with more responsibility.

• Flexible choice of location and housemates
• More independence
• Often available year-round

• You may need to set up bills yourself
• Gas, electricity and water are often paid on top of rent
• Maintenance can be slow or unreliable
• Probably unfurnished
• No student-specific support
• Unreturned deposits
• It can be harder to find trusted landlords

Private rentals can work well if you’ve got good housemates and the landlord is reputable, but there are risks, and that’s why many students choose providers like YF Properties.

Our student properties in Northampton offer everything students love about shared housing, without the stress. We specialise in 2 to 6-bedroom student houses near the University of Northampton, all fully furnished and ready to move in, with bills included.

• Double beds, wardrobes, drawers, and desks
• Fully equipped kitchens (with fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave, and washing machine)
• Cosy lounges with sofas to relax in
• Double glazing and gas central heating

We’re also accredited by the University of Northampton and members of the National Landlords Association and East Midlands Landlord Accreditation Scheme, so you can rent with confidence.

• ✅ Safe, secure, and accredited
• ✅ High-quality, comfortable housing
• ✅ No hidden bills
• ✅ Friendly, reliable maintenance support
• ✅ Close to uni and town centre

• First year and looking to make friends fast? Halls could be the way to go.
• Want complete independence and don’t mind organising utilities? A private rental might work.
• Prefer a student-friendly, well-managed house with your own group of friends? Then a student house in Northampton with YF Properties is probably the perfect fit.

View our available student properties near the University of Northampton and secure your ideal student home today.