For Southampton students
Looking for student accommodation in Southampton? We’ll help you find your next home and make moving in feel straightforward.
Why Tenant Link
Founded by ex-students, we understand what matters: a comfortable home, a good location and someone helpful to call. We’ve matched thousands of students with homes across Southampton.
From a studio of your own to a house with friends, we’ve been helping Southampton students find homes for over 30 years.
Expect friendly advice, clear costs and no hidden fees. We follow professional codes of practice, and our managed tenants have a 24/7 emergency helpline.
I found both of my student properties via Tenant Link. I would say never use anyone else’
Designed for students by ex-students
We started with a simple idea: a Southampton letting agency designed for students, by ex-students.
Our homes cover areas across the city for students at its universities and colleges. Many of our team studied here too, so we can help with local advice as well as the paperwork.
See our live property list for homes available now.
October and November are a good time to start. Our student list usually launches in mid-October for homes available the following July. More properties may be added during the year, so keep an eye on the live list.
A little reassurance before you apply
Most privately rented student houses now have a rolling tenancy, rather than a fixed end date in July. Some halls and other accommodation have different rules—we’ll explain your agreement before you sign.
We’ll ask for ID, Right to Rent evidence, your university offer or enrolment details, funding information and any guarantor details. Don’t have a student card or UK credit history yet? Talk to us about other suitable evidence. Different income sources, including benefits, are considered fairly.
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To reserve a home, you pay a holding deposit of up to one week’s rent. For a shared tenancy, this limit covers the whole property. We normally have 15 days to agree the tenancy, unless we agree extra time in writing.
Your holding deposit is normally refundable. It can only be kept for the reasons allowed by law, which we explain in our application guide. Where a refund is due, the usual deadline is seven days. With your agreement, we can put it towards your tenancy deposit or first rent once the agreement is signed.
Please complete your and your guarantor’s reference forms within 24 hours if possible. This is our turnaround target, not a legal deadline—tell us if you need more time. Once your references are accepted, the remaining tenancy deposit is normally due within 24 hours.
Your tenancy deposit is capped at five weeks’ rent, or six weeks if the annual rent is £50,000 or more. It must be protected in an approved scheme within 30 days, and you’ll receive the required deposit information.
For a usual private tenancy, you won’t be asked to pay rent before both sides have signed. After signing and before you move in, the limit is normally one month’s rent—or 28 days if you pay weekly.
A guarantor agrees to cover your rent if you cannot pay. We may ask for one if your income or references need extra support. For students, we usually ask for a UK-based homeowner with an annual income of 35 times your monthly share of the rent. This is our usual affordability check, not a legal rule.
Don’t have someone who fits? Talk to us. We can discuss other income evidence, including pensions and self-employed earnings, or an independent company guarantor if the landlord accepts one. A company guarantor may charge its own fee, but you don’t have to use a particular provider.
Before signing, your guarantor should check what they’re agreeing to cover and for how long. In a shared tenancy, their guarantee may cover more than just your share of the rent.
Pay your rent on time, look after your home and be considerate of your neighbours. Check which bills are included, including internet, utilities and any TV licence. Full-time students may be exempt from council tax—check with the council. We’ll help you understand your agreement.
If we manage your home, contact us about repairs or tenancy questions. If we only arranged the letting, your landlord handles these. We’ll give you the right contact details when you move in.
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