BU accommodation is for single occupancy so we are unable to guarantee accommodation to students with a partner, family and/or dependent.
Most students in this position search聽and secure their accommodation in the private sector and you can expect to聽pay in the region of 拢1,300 per month for a 2 bed property and聽拢1,750 per month for a 3 bed property.
You will also need to factor in the cost of bills on top of this with gas & electric approx 拢140-160 per month, internet approx 拢20-拢50 per month and聽water & sewage approx 拢30聽per month. If you are a full-time student and you have a spouse who is a foreign national then you could be eligible for an exemption from Council Tax. For more information read .听
You can use one of the many to plan your finances.
There are many local private lettings agencies that advertise suitable聽accommodation聽year round.听BU are unable to recommend any one specific letting agency聽but you can conduct an internet search to view what is available. To get you started you can use online websites such as:聽, , or .
When searching for accommodation in the private sector don't forget to look over our useful Homefinders Checklist聽to ensure you know what to look out for before signing a contract.听
If you are student travelling to the UK from another country then you should know that there is very limited suitable and affordable private rental accommodation in Bournemouth for students with families, especially if you have children. We therefore strongly recommend that you wait until you have secured your accommodation before you bring your family from abroad to join you in Bournemouth.
You can also check out our聽Bringing your family to the UK聽webpage for more useful information.