Moving to a new city can be daunting at times if you don’t know much about the area that you are moving to. People tend to browse the internet to get a feel for the local area and assess whether it’s going to be the right location for them depending on the university they are studying at.
With two of Glasgow’s universites in the city centre and the other in the West End, you always want to get the balance right and not being paying too much on rent.
We took a look around the city’s neighbourhoods and listened to current students before basing our recommendations on the affordability of the accommodation the area, the access to public transport and what’s on your doorstep when you live in the neighbourhood.
Take a look at these 15 places around Glasgow that are best for students to rent.
5. Charing Cross
Charing Cross has the best of both worlds as both Glasgow city centre and the West End are easily reachable making it the perfect area to live no matter what university you are studying at. | Google Maps
6. Govanhill
Govanhill is one of the most diverse and renewing places to live in Scotland with property in the area being affordable as well as having the delights of Glasgow’s Southside on your doorstep. | Rightmove
7. Partick
Partick has no shortage of places to live with the area being on an upwards trajectory. It’s a great area to live if you are studying at the University of Glasgow with the city centre being reachable by a short bus, train or underground journey. | Getty Images
8. Thornwood
Thornwood is located to the east of Partick with the residential area having plenty of places to live that is a great West End spot. | Rightmove