| There are various forms of student accommodations | | | | housing while they are in school, which can average |
| in Edinburgh, from university housing to private rentals, | | | | between 100 - 200 GBP per month per property. This |
| all with their own pros and cons. For many first year | | | | tax covers street lighting, refuse collection and other |
| students, the housing available on campus is often a | | | | government services but students are relieved of this |
| good bridge between living at home and living in a | | | | as they are not in full time employment. Renting an |
| stable college environment. Edinburgh University, Napier, | | | | apartment is a popular choice for many students but |
| and Heriot-Watt all have wonderful student housing | | | | there are many hidden costs of monthly rentals |
| located around the city but all close to the main | | | | including gas, water, and other expenses. However, |
| campus. Living in a dormitory situation gives a student | | | | living in a privately rented property can often prove to |
| new freedoms and flexibility while still being surrounded | | | | be a cheaper option to living on campus when sharing |
| by structure and studies. Alternatively, on-site | | | | with two or more other students and allows the |
| apartments provide an even larger surrounding that is | | | | individuals to have their own space with no boundaries |
| usually far more comfortable and connected to a | | | | or university rules. |
| common kitchen, bathroom and living area. Costs of | | | | The average rental price for a two-bedroom |
| living on campus are greatly reduced when sharing | | | | apartment close to the city centre is between 550 - |
| facilities, with the average monthly costs being around | | | | 650 GBP per month . Utilities such as gas and |
| 300 GBP and this can include an evening meal. This is | | | | electricity will add an additional 30 - 60 GBP per month, |
| a great savings for students just starting out in their | | | | per person. Other expenditure, including the television |
| academic careers, especially as this cost covers bills | | | | and internet will vary depending on the supplier and |
| also! | | | | package chosen but hidden costs, such as the TV |
| Once a student decides he or she is ready to move | | | | License, do add up and this is one reason students |
| out into the world on their own they often look in the | | | | generally opt to live on campus. |
| most popular areas for housing. Popular student hot | | | | It is recommended that when first attending further |
| spots, including Leith, Tollcross, Bruntsfield, Morningside | | | | education that you reside on campus for your own |
| and Dalry not only offer great rental opportunities but | | | | safety and to allow you to adjust to being independent |
| are also within close proximity of all universities and the | | | | whilst feeling secure. During your first year at university |
| city centre. Leases typically span six months at a time | | | | or college you will be given plenty of opportunities to |
| which is perfect for students not wanting to tie | | | | meet and socialize with other students, providing you |
| themselves into a long term contract. | | | | with a spring-board to choosing flat mates and going |
| Students enjoy an exemption of Council Tax on | | | | on to privately rent a property. |