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Austen House

Austen House, Back of the Walls, Southampton, SO14 3LS / 3 mins drive from Southampton Solent University

£149 - £235 /week

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Intro

Austen House emerges as a top choice for cost-effective student accommodation in Southampton, offering a strategic location right in the bustling heart of the city center. Its proximity to the scenic Southampton seaside marina, just a 10-minute walk from vibrant shopping districts, and essential amenities like the Romanian & Eastern European Store and Lidl a mere two minutes away, positions it perfectly for students.

Features:

Austen House provides a selection of En-suite (with a private bathroom and shared kitchen) and Studio (with a shared bathroom and kitchen) accommodations, catering to up to 356 students. The living spaces are thoughtfully furnished with essential items including beds, wardrobes, desks, and chairs, ensuring a comfortable and conducive study environment. Complete WiFi coverage and ample storage space address all digital and organizational needs. The shared kitchen comes equipped with modern conveniences such as a dishwasher, fridge, and microwave. Additional facilities include a communal study room, a lounge area for relaxation, and a laundry room. The inclusive rent covers all utilities, ensuring a hassle-free living experience.

Locations:

Situated in Southampton’s dynamic city centre, Austen House is a stone's throw away from an array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Nearby George's Restaurant and Shanghai 1814 offer delightful dining experiences right at your doorstep. The locality is blessed with green spaces like Palmerston, Houndwell, and Hoglands parks, all within easy walking distance. The nearby seaside harbour, a hub for mega cruise ships and shopping and entertainment venues, is about a 10-minute stroll away. The area’s rich history and cultural tapestry are reflected in its historic buildings, museums, and art galleries, providing plenty of exploration opportunities. Both Southampton Solent University and the University of Southampton are conveniently accessible, with the former just a 10-minute walk and the latter a brief bus journey away, making Austen House a prime location for students from either institution.

Transport:

The location offers excellent connectivity to educational institutions with Southampton Solent University a mere 10-minute walk away. The U1A bus stop outside Austen House provides direct access to the University of Southampton's Avenue Campus in 22 minutes, Highfield Campus in about 25-30 minutes, and Winchester in just 50 minutes via the bluestar 1 bus. Multiple nearby bus stops ensure convenient daily travel. Southampton Central railway station is also easily reachable, an 11-minute bus ride away, facilitating travel to other cities.

Safety and Support:

Austen House, a premier choice for student housing in Southampton, places a high priority on security. The residence features a round-the-clock electronic access control and video surveillance system, requiring visitors to navigate multiple electronic gates for entry. Additionally, the provision of basic property insurance for students and a 24/7 emergency contact service underscores a commitment to student welfare and peace of mind.

Distance from Southampton Solent University

12 mins
12 mins
3 mins

Apartment Facilities

Community Facilities

Configurations

Classic Ensuite£204 / week

Enjoy a stylish 11.5 – 12.sqm room in a 4 or 5 bed flat and benefit from all the storage you need, a small double bed, a bright en-suite shower room and 100Mb internet. Plus, socialise with your friends in your very own kitchen/living room

20 week lease (£204/week) starts from 2025-09-12, book now by paying £250

Total rent for weeks is £4080

Standard£215 / week

Like to keep your place just the way you like it? Why not live in a great value studio all of your very own. Sized between 17 – 21sqm and located on the lower ground and ground floors, these are a great option to try living on your own with all the benefits of our communal areas if you want them.

51 week lease (£215/week) starts from 2025-09-12, book now by paying £250

Total rent for weeks is £10965

Classic Studio£230 / week

Next up, you could live in a comfortable classic studio sized from 17.5 – 18.4 sqm and located on a variety of floors. You’ll enjoy your very own self-contained flat complete with a kitchen/dining area. Want to share? Dual Occupancy contracts are available

51 week lease (£230/week) starts from 2025-09-12, book now by paying £250

Total rent for weeks is £11730

Standard£149 / week

Share a homely kitchen-diner with 4 other students on the ground and lower ground floors whilst enjoying the privacy of your own modern room with a swanky bathroom to match! Sizes of this room type vary, whichever you choose, your room will have plenty of storage space and a small double bed.

51 week lease (£149/week) starts from 2025-09-12, book now by paying £250

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Standard Room - 2 Bed Flat£165 / week

Got a friend you would like to live with or want to keep numbers low, the 2-bed apartment is a great option to share a living space with only one person. You get your own room and share the kitchen area, so whether it's studying until 2:00 in the morning, or time to chill out, a 2 bedroom apartment will be a great choice for you.

44 week lease (£165/week) starts from 2025-09-12, book now by paying £250

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Premium£168 / week

Enjoy even more space with one of our contemporary premium en-suite rooms. Sized between 14 – 15.5 sqm you get slightly more floor space with all the features of a classic en-suite

44 week lease (£168/week) starts from 2025-09-12, book now by paying £250

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Premium Studio£235 / week

Live the high life in one of our most spacious and comfortable studios. You still get the great storage, swanky bathroom and double bed, just with even more space! So whether you're chilling out, or socialising with your friends a Premium Studio is a great choice.

51 week lease (£235/week) starts from 2025-09-12, book now by paying £250

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Payments

Booking Fee: A £250 advance rent payment is required at the time of booking. This amount will be deducted from your total rental payment.
Guarantor: UK-based guarantor required.
Installment Plan: 3 or 4 installments, or make a full payment
Mode of Payment: Rent payments can be made either via card or bank transfer.

Cancellation Policy

Unless the context otherwise requires, words and expressions defined in your Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement shall have the same meanings in this cancellation policy.

Unless the tenancy agreement has already commenced and you have not collected the keys to your room, you may cancel your tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property, at any time within the period of fourteen (14) days of the date on which you sign your first tenancy agreement for the 2025/26 Academic Year (the “Cooling-Off Period”). Once Property receive such a notice, Property will confirm receipt, cancel your tenancy, and will refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other payments of rent you may have made.

Bookings made for Semester 2 or 3 starting after the 1 January 2025

If you sign a tenancy agreement for a semester booking you may cancel your tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property, with no penalty up until 8 weeks before the start of your agreement. Once Property receive such a notice, Property will confirm receipt, cancel your tenancy, and will refund your advance rent payment of £250.00, together with any other payment of rent you may have made.

Unless the tenancy agreement has already commenced and if you have not collected your key, you may also cancel at any time within the period of fourteen (14) days of the date on which you sign your first tenancy agreement for the 2025/26 Academic Year (the "Cooling-off Period"). During the cancellation period you may cancel your tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property. Once Property receive such a notice, Property will confirm receipt, cancel your tenancy, and will refund your advance rent payment of £250.00, together with any other payment of rent you may have made.

Cancelling outside the Cooling-Off Period

Outside the cooling-off period, you may request to cancel your tenancy, by notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property. However, you will remain liable for the rent payable under the tenancy agreement until a suitable replacement tenant has been found.

Cancelling as you do not receive your visa

If you are not successfully awarded a visa to travel and study, then Property can help. Firstly, Property may be able to transfer you to another one of our residences around the globe if you are going to study elsewhere. If you are not going to study elsewhere or Property do not have accommodation available in your new city/town of study, Property will release you from your tenancy agreement provided the following criteria are met:

You submit your request to cancel, in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property, within 3 days of your visa rejection letter: and
You provide the manager with a copy of your rejection letter from the embassy or visa office.
If your tenancy has commenced, you will remain liable for the rent payable under the tenancy agreement until receipt of the above.

One less worry if you don’t receive your offer

This is applicable to prospective first-year undergraduate students only

If you are not successful in obtaining your place at your chosen university, then don’t worry, Property can help. Firstly, Property may be able to transfer you to another one of our residences if you are going to study elsewhere. If you are not going to study elsewhere or Property do not have accommodation available in your new city/town of study, Property will release you from your tenancy agreement provided the following criteria are met:

You submit your request to cancel, in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property, before 22nd August 2025; and
You provide the manager with a copy of your rejection letter from the University or UCAS.
Once Property have your request, Property will confirm receipt and refund your advance rent payment of £250.00, together with any other rent payments you may have made.

Looking for our cancellation policy for bookings in 2024/25? Click here.

CANCELLATION POLICY - Scotland
Unless the context otherwise requires, words and expressions defined in your tenancy agreement shall have the same meanings in this cancellation policy.

Unless the tenancy agreement has already commenced and you have not collected the keys to your Room, you may cancel your Tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property, at any time within the period of fourteen (14) days of the date on which you sign your first Tenancy Agreement (the “Cooling-Off Period”). Once Property receive such a notice, Property will confirm receipt, cancel your Tenancy and will refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other payments of Rent you may have made.

Bookings made for Semester 2 or starting after the 1st January 2026

If you sign a Tenancy Agreement for a semester beginning after the 1st January 2026, you may cancel your Tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the Property, with no penalty up 8 weeks before the start of your agreement. Once Property receive such a notice, Property will confirm receipt, cancel your Tenancy and will refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other payments of Rent you may have made.

Unless the Tenancy Agreement has already commenced and if you have not collected your key you may also cancel at any time within the period of fourteen (14) days of the date on which you sign your Tenancy Agreement (the “Cooling-Off Period”). During the cancellation period you may cancel your Tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the Property. Once Property receive such a notice, Property will confirm receipt, cancel your Tenancy and will refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other payments of Rent you may have made.

Cancelling outside the Cooling-Off Period

If you are not successfully awarded a visa to travel and study, then Property can help. Firstly, Property may be able to transfer you to another one of our residences around the globe if you are going to study elsewhere. If you are not going to study elsewhere or Property do not have accommodation available in your new city/town of study, Property will release you from your Tenancy Agreement provided the following criteria are met:

You submit your request to cancel, in writing or by e-mail to the Residence Manager at the Property, within 3 days of your visa rejection letter; and
You provide the Residence Manager with a copy of your rejection letter from the embassy or visa office.
If your tenancy has commenced you will remain liable for the rent payable under the tenancy agreement until Property receipt of the above.

One less worry if you don’t receive your offer

This is applicable to prospective first-year undergraduate students only

You submit your request to cancel, in writing or by e-mail to the residence manager at the property, before 22nd August 2025; and
You provide the manager with a copy of your rejection letter from the University or UCAS.
Once Property have your request, Property will confirm receipt and refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other rent payments you may have made.

Faq

Can I move in before my contract starts?

In many cases, we can allow people to move in early at a daily rate, but you will need to contact the residence team to check.

Where can I smoke?

Outside. Our buildings are non-smoking and incidents of smoking indoors will be dealt with strictly.

Can I personalise my room?

As long as you are able to return it to its original state on check-out or you will be recharged for any damages.

Reviews 4.5 (123)

3 Nov 2019

UniAcco made it so simple. They just asked me for a few details and I am so happy with my property. They were so responsive and promptly answered all of my questions and any queries I could think of. Kudos to you guys

Tahran Gotla

16 Nov 2019

They made this experience amazingly swift. They\'ve helped me and my friend with everything starting from the accommodation that fits our budget to helping us on how to reach from the airport to our rooms. In my opinion, it can\'t get better than this. Truly thank you.

Isabella Lewis

2 Dec 2019

I am very particular in terms of everything, but Uniacco took care of it. They\'ve picked up my calls every time and been there 24/7 to help me. I came in at the last minute but still was able to find my accommodation and I am so happy with it.

Ahmed Al-Hadi

3 Dec 2019

I want to take out time to thank Mitali for being so helpful in finding myself an accommodation. She answered my million questions that too with such calm. I truly appreciate her efforts and I am so happy I came across your website. It is so reliable and hassle free.

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