University of Sheffield students can book self-catered halls at Ranmoor and Endcliffe from about £6,359 for the year with a shared bathroom to £9,563 for a studio, on a 42-week contract in 2026/27. First-year undergraduates are guaranteed a room if they apply by 3 September 2026. Sheffield Hallam’s Pinnacles, near City Campus, is listed at £99 a week on a 44-week contract. This guide covers the main options, confirmed prices, deadlines, council tax and deposit rules, and what to check before you book.
Prices and dates come from the universities’ own pages for 2026/27. Rents change every year, so check the page before you apply.
Cost at a glance: what to add up
Before you compare the prices on this page, check what each figure actually covers:
- Rent period: per week, month or semester, and per person or per room.
- What is included: utilities, internet, contents insurance and any meal plan.
- One-off costs: deposit, application or booking fee, and any first-month payment.
- Getting to campus: travel passes, or the extra cost of living further out.
- Currency: prices here are in the local currency. Convert them at your bank’s current rate and add the transfer fee. Rates change daily, so we do not publish rupee figures.
Anything we could not confirm from an official source is flagged on this page as “could not verify”, so read those notes before you rely on a figure.
University of Sheffield residences and rents
The university’s Ranmoor and Endcliffe page lists annual rents for 2026/27 and says prices were correct as of February 2026. Rent includes utility bills and contents insurance. The page gives no weekly prices.
| Room type | Examples | Contract | Annual rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared bathroom, self-catered | Crescent Flats, Endcliffe Vale Flats | 42 weeks | £6,359.22 |
| Shared bathroom, self-catered | Crewe Flats | 42 weeks | £6,379.80 to £6,817.86 |
| Shared bathroom, catered | Stephenson | 42 weeks | £8,167.32 |
| En suite, self-catered | Birchen, Burbage, Kinder and other apartments | 42 weeks | £8,220.24 |
| Deluxe en suite | Burbage, Howden and Rivelin Apartments | 42 weeks | £8,911.14 |
| Studio | Kinder, Windgather and Wimberry Studios | 42 weeks | £9,562.73 |
| Studio | Laddow Studios | 51 weeks | £12,259.39 |
The 42-week contract runs from 20 September 2026 to 11 July 2027, and the 51-week contract runs to 12 September 2027.
Sheffield Hallam University
Hallam’s Pinnacles at 83 Broad Street is a 10-minute walk from City Campus. For 2026/27 it lists single en suite rooms at £99 a week and large en suite rooms at £109 a week on a 44-week contract, in shared five-bedroom flats. Other Hallam properties are listed on its accommodation site with their own prices.
Weekly cost compared: Sheffield and Hallam
The two universities publish rents differently, so the weekly figures for the University of Sheffield below are our own division of its annual rents by contract length. Hallam’s Pinnacles page gives weekly prices directly.
| Option (2026/27) | Contract | Weekly rent | Total for contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, shared bathroom flat | 42 weeks | about £151 (our calculation) | £6,359.22 |
| Sheffield, en suite apartment | 42 weeks | about £196 (our calculation) | £8,220.24 |
| Sheffield, studio | 42 weeks | about £228 (our calculation) | £9,562.73 |
| Hallam Pinnacles, single en suite | 44 weeks | £99 | about £4,356 (our calculation) |
| Hallam Pinnacles, large en suite | 44 weeks | £109 | about £4,796 (our calculation) |
Hallam’s accommodation page describes 10 properties and says weekly prices run from £96 to £185. It does not label those figures with an academic year, although it refers to applications for the September 2026 intake. The two sets of rents are not like for like: Sheffield’s include bills and contents insurance, so check what the Pinnacles weekly rent covers.
How and when to apply
The 2026-27 accommodation guarantee says first-year undergraduates, including insurance and clearing students, are guaranteed a study bedroom if they apply by 3 September 2026. If Sheffield was your firm UCAS choice by 22 July 2026, the page asks you to apply by 26 July 2026, and applications reopen on 13 August 2026 if you miss that. Insurance and clearing students can apply from 13 August 2026. Taught and research postgraduates need to accept an offer by 26 July and apply by 3 September. Study abroad and exchange students on a full-year stay are also guaranteed a room, but one-semester stays are not.
Hallam’s allocation criteria say new students are guaranteed a room offer in one of its halls, “based on demand and availability”, including those who apply late or through clearing. Returning students are guaranteed a room in their preferred residence if Hallam receives their application by 31 March, but the guarantee covers the hall, not the room type or number. The page gives no deadline for new students and does not state which entry year it covers, so confirm with Hallam before relying on it.
Where students live in Sheffield
- Endcliffe and Ranmoor: the University of Sheffield’s main residence areas, to the west of the city centre.
- City centre: Hallam’s City Campus and several private blocks, including Pinnacles on Broad Street.
- Student houses: second-years usually move into shared houses in the areas around the university. Check the bus route and the commute before you sign.
Council tax for students in Sheffield
Sheffield City Council’s full-time student page says households where everyone is a full-time student do not pay council tax, but you need to apply for the exemption online. The details that matter in a shared house:
- Only the person liable for the council tax can apply, which is usually the tenant named on the bill.
- A university-level course must last at least 24 study weeks in each year to count as full-time.
- If one person in the household is not a full-time student, you might still qualify for a discount.
- If two or more people in the property are not qualifying students, no reduction is allowed.
The page does not mention a certificate from the university, so check the council’s online form for what evidence it asks for.
Deposits and holding fees in private lets
For a private house or flat in England, GOV.UK’s deposits guidance sets these limits and rules:
- A tenancy deposit can be up to 5 weeks’ rent if the annual rent is under £50,000, or up to 6 weeks’ rent if it is £50,000 or more.
- A holding deposit to reserve a property can be up to one week’s rent.
- The deposit must be held in a government-approved tenancy deposit protection scheme.
- It usually takes 5 to 10 days for a landlord to return a deposit, and they can keep some for unpaid rent or repair costs.
As a worked example of our own, a room at £120 a week has a maximum deposit of £600 and a maximum holding deposit of £120. Ask for the protection scheme’s details once you have paid.
What to check before you book
- Contract length. A 42-week and a 51-week contract at the same weekly rate are very different in total.
- What is included: bills, contents insurance, Wi-Fi and whether meals are provided.
- The commute to your own campus and the bus or walking route.
- Deposit, cancellation terms and any guarantor requirement. Our student accommodation checklist covers what to look for.
- Safety basics: secure entry, working smoke alarms and a responsive landlord. See our safety guide.
Our guide to university halls versus private student housing explains the trade-offs, and our student budgeting tips help with the rest of your costs. Comparing other cities? See our guides to Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham and Birmingham, or browse all UK city guides.
What I could not verify
I could not find officially published South Yorkshire student bus or tram fares, so none are quoted. I did not confirm whether university hall contracts fall under the deposit rules above, what the Pinnacles weekly rent includes, or any private provider’s rents from its own page. Hallam’s guarantee page carries no entry year.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does University of Sheffield accommodation cost?
At Ranmoor and Endcliffe for 2026/27, annual rents run from £6,359.22 for a shared-bathroom flat to £9,562.73 for a studio on a 42-week contract. A 51-week studio at Laddow is £12,259.39. Bills and contents insurance are included.
Does the University of Sheffield guarantee accommodation?
For 2026-27, first-year undergraduates who applied by 3 September 2026 were guaranteed a study bedroom. Firm UCAS choices were asked to apply by 26 July. Check the guarantee page for your entry year.
How much is Sheffield Hallam accommodation?
Pinnacles is £99 a week for a single en suite and £109 for a large en suite in 2026/27, on a 44-week contract. Hallam’s accommodation page gives a range of £96 to £185 a week across its properties.
Do students pay council tax in Sheffield?
No, not if everyone in the household is a full-time student, but you must apply for the exemption online. If two or more people in the property are not qualifying students, no reduction is allowed (Sheffield City Council).
How much deposit can a Sheffield landlord ask for?
Up to 5 weeks’ rent when the annual rent is under £50,000, according to GOV.UK. A holding deposit can be up to one week’s rent, and the deposit must go into a government-approved protection scheme.
Does Sheffield Hallam guarantee accommodation?
Hallam says new students are guaranteed a room offer in one of its halls, based on demand and availability. Returning students must apply by 31 March for a guaranteed room in their preferred residence. The page does not state its entry year, so check with Hallam.
Sources
- University of Sheffield: Ranmoor and Endcliffe rents, 2026/27
- University of Sheffield: Accommodation guarantee 2026-27
- Sheffield Hallam: Pinnacles
- Sheffield Hallam: Accommodation
- Sheffield Hallam: Allocation criteria
- Sheffield City Council: Discounts for full-time students
- GOV.UK: Private renting deposits
All checked 4 November 2026.
