If you are looking for single semester/short-term accommodation then you're at the right place.

Short-Term Accommodation

In the private rented sector short term accommodation is a period ranging from 6 months to less than a full year. However, this may vary depending on the type of accommodation. 

Temporary Accommodation

Anything under 6 months is considered temporary accommodation so search methods 3, 4, 5 and 7 below would be more suitable.

When to Look for Accommodation

Depending on when you need your short-term/temporary accommodation, this will determine when to look. Generally you need to start looking approximately 2 months prior, but there is no harm in checking ahead of time!

The easiest way to find private accommodation is to use the search page on our website.

Here you can search for Univeristy Approved accommodation, including whole or shared properties, with or without bills. These properties are usually available for a minimum of 6 months (to be discussed with the landlord).

You can use the search facility to find properties that suit your specific requirements, as below.

For single semester accommodation not in a shared house, select the following from the drop downs:

• Property Type = Whole Property

• Rooms Required = 1 bedroom (unless you require more)

• Contract Length = Short Lets

• Available from = (choose the month you require the room from)

For single semester accommodation in a shared house, select the following from the drop downs:

• Property Type = Room(s) in a Shared Property

• Rooms Required = 1 bedroom (unless you require more)

• Contract Length = Short Lets

• Available from = (choose the month you require the room from)

This will then generate a list of private accommodation with a short let – houses, flats and private halls. When you find a property that you are interested in please contact the landlord/ private hall directly on the number/ email address provided (in the green box) on the advert to arrange a viewing or ask any specific questions. 

You can also use our Student Message Board on our website and view the following forums:

• Room Swap/International and Erasmus Students

• Short Term Accommodation

• Offering Student Accommodation

Here you will find students posting messages advertising a spare or unwanted room in their house/halls. You may also wish to post your own message on the Looking for Student Accommodation and Short-Term Accommodation forums stating that you are looking for a place.

You must get your contract checked by MSH before you sign and before any money is handed over.

You can email your contract to manchesterstudenthomes@manchester.ac.uk or call us on 0161 275 7680 to book an appointment.

These properties are high-end, fully furnished and bills inclusive, avaialble for long or short stay.

Book a room in a serviced apartment for the duration you require. A small selection of hotels and serviced apartments can be found in our Hotels, Hostels and Serviced Apartments Directory. Alternatively you can find serviced apartments in Manchester on the Bookings.com website. 

These properties include whole or shared properties with bills included, with both high-end and affordable options available.

Book a room or property via Pass The Key for the period you require. Accommodation is available in and around Manchester.

These properties include whole or shared properties with bills included, with both high-end and affordable options available. All bookings and payment should be made through the AirBnB portal only.

Book a room or property via AirBnB for the period you require. Accommodation is available in and around the City Centre, South Manchester, Salford and Hulme.

Properties available in the private rental sector are usually whole properties without bills included. These properties may be furnished or unfurnished. Contracts may be a minimum of 6 months*.

Find a property with local agents via Rightmove.co.uk. Accommodation is available in and around the City Centre, South Manchester, Salford and Hulme. The properties available may or may not be furnished, so you will have to apply a filter to see only (un)furnished properties – run a search that meets your criteria, then click on Property Type in the top right hand corner, then choose your preferred furnished type.

You can also use websites listed below to find a local agents/landlords with accommodation available in and around Manchester.

Property search websites:

• Zoopla: https://www.zoopla.co.uk
• OpenRent: https://www.openrent.co.uk
• OnTheMarket: https://www.onthemarket.com
• PrimeLocation: https://www.primelocation.com
• Gumtree: https://www.gumtree.com/flats-houses
• SpareRoom: https://www.spareroom.co.uk
• The Student Room: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk
• RoomGo: https://www.roomgo.co.uk
• Ideal Flatmate: https://www.idealflatmate.co.uk

*All the websites of local agents or accommodation providers mentioned are not vetted by Manchester Student Homes.

You must get your contract checked by MSH before you sign and before any money is handed over. Once you have seen the property and you are interested in signing into a legally binding contract, the agent may ask you for a holding deposit to take the property off the market. A holding deposit can be no more than 1 weeks' rent - for more information, please visit our deposits page.

To have your contract checked, please email your contract to manchesterstudenthomes@manchester.ac.uk or call us on 0161 275 7680 to book an appointment.

Homestays involve renting a room in a host family's house, with bills included. All bookings and payment must be made via the relevant portal as advised.

Home stay services and properties with resident landlords/host families:

• Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.co.uk
• HomeStay: https://www.homestay.com
• Vrbo: https://www.vrbo.com
• Plum Guide: https://www.plumguide.com
• Home to go: https://www.hometogo.com
• Home Stay In: http://www.homestayin.com
• HomestayWeb: https://www.homestayweb.com

*All the websites of local agents or accommodation providers mentioned are not vetted by Manchester Student Homes.

Please exercise caution and discretion when using any of the mentioned websites and services. For more information of scam and fraud awareness, please click here.

We strongly advise that you view a property before signing any legally-binding contract.

When searching remotely, we advise you do virtual tours, check the property via Google Maps, then send us a copy of your contract for checking before you sign. If you wish to see the property in person before signing, we suggest that you book a room in a hotel for 2-3 nights (here is a small selection of Hotels, Hostels and Serviced Apartments in Manchester and Salford) and organise viewings during this time, then you can sign any contracts in person. 

• A holding depsoit (or reservation fee) can be a maximum of one weeks' rent. For more information, please click here.

• Upon signing a contract your accommodation provider will ask for a security deposit and rent up front (usually one month). A security depsoit can be no more than 5 weeks' rent. For more information, please click here.

• You may be asked for a UK based guarantor to pay via instalments. If a UK based guarantor cannot be provided accommodation providers may ask for further rent up front.

You must get your contract checked by MSH before you sign and before any money is handed over. You can email your contract to manchesterstudenthomes@manchester.ac.uk or call us on 0161 275 7680 to book an appointment.

Below is a list of properties that are avialble from 1 to 12 months. Please be aware that this spreadsheet is updated on a fortnightly basis and some properties may be taken.

Download the List of Properties