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.
9. Yorkhill
Yorkhill is a highly desirable West End area that is popular with students studying at the nearby University of Glasgow. It has an ease of commute to the city centre with trendy Finnieston being only a short walk away. | Rightmove
10. Maryhill
Found in the north west of the city, Maryhill has become a popular hub for students at the University of Glasgow with parts of the area being on the cusp of the West End. There is also regular bus routes on Maryhill Road that all head into the city centre. | Rightmove
11. Govan
Govan is set to be transformed with new housing planned in the area as well as a brand new bridge being built that will connect Govan to Partick making the neighbourhood accessible for the University of Glasgow with the underground also being close by. | Google Maps
12. Calton
There are endless useful conveniences near the Calton that make the East End district a great spot to live in if you are going to university in Glasgow’s city centre. | On the market