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Hurry – limited rooms remaining for 2025/26
Bookings for 2025/26 now open!
Student living at its best.
Amazing studio apartments, with great events, fantastic services, and support on hand when you need it. All whilst being in the heart of Birmingham.
Our features
Kensington House is located in the heart of Birmingham city centre only a few minutes’ walk from Birmingham New Street train station and the main shopping area. Ideal for students studying at Birmingham University which can be reached by regular train or bus services, or any of the other universities in the city. We have a choice of studios and apartments all of which come with double or King size beds and their very own private en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and wash basin to freshen up in style! Rooms are fully furnished with fitted kitchens and dining areas, large study desk and plenty of storage. There’s superfast Wifi throughout the building and free gym membership to our on-site gym, access to numerous study spaces, an incredible games room and your very own cinema!
Unlike other student accommodations, Kensington House is unique, on top of its ideal central location, Kensington, has a fully secure car park and bike storage – how many other accommodations can say that?
Free Wifi & Broadband
Free Utilities – all bills included
Cinema Room
Secure on-site Parking
Free on-site Gym
Lots of common rooms
Private Dining Room
Social Events
Secure Cycle Store
Games Room
Team On-Site 24/7
On-site Laundry Facilities
Free Contents Insurance, up to £10,000
Maintenance Team on-site
24/7 CCTV with Fob Entry System
Plus Each room at Kensington House is equipped with the following items to ensure your comfort and convenience:
– Iron
– Ironing board
– Kettle
– Toaster
– 50L bin
– Dustpan & brush
– Mop & mop bucket
– Long-handle broom
What’s available?
We have a choice of different room sizes and types to suit different budgets – all offering amazing value for money in the city centre with all-inclusive bills.
PLUS we are offering £2,000 discount off remaining Deluxe Studios for a limited period – but hurry they’re going fast!
(see the room type information below for lower rent prices with the promotion and our Terms & Conditions page for full details)
Once you’ve decided which Studio is for you when you click on the ‘book’ link then you’ll need to register with us to progress your booking.
We’ll send you a confirmation code to your email that you’ll be able to use to log into your account and complete your booking application.
If you don’t receive the email with the confirmation code within a few minutes, please check your junk email folder, or drop us an email at kensingtonhouse@primestudentliving.com so we can help.
It’s really simple, and one of the reasons why over 65,000 students nominated us for ‘Best Booking Experience’ in the 2024 Global Student Living Awards and why we won this award in 2023!ccc
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Don’t wait to see what your friends are doing, invite them to come and stay with us and you both get £100 off your rent.
Don’t miss out – book for 2025/26 today!
Check out our walkthrough video of Kensington House!
Studio Rooms
Standard Studio - From £235 per week (Sold out)
This generously sized Studio covers an impressive 20m². It comes furnished with a double bed, a large desk with storage and chair – ideal for studying. The integrated kitchen features a multi-functional oven, induction hob, fridge, freezer. A light and airy Ensuite bathroom is also included. Free dual occupancy also available!
Classic Studio - From £244 per week (Sold out)
Spacious 20m² Classic Studio with a double bed. A large desk and storage unit, complete with chair make the Classic Studio an ideal workspace. The open plan kitchen/diner is fully equipped with a multi-functional oven, induction hob, fridge and freezer. A bright and airy ensuite bathroom completes the Classic Studio. Free dual occupancy also available!
Deluxe Studio - From £208 per week (Last few remaining - Hurry don't miss out - Book today!)
A 20m² Deluxe Studio features a well-eqipped kitchen with high quality appliances, including a multi-functional oven, induction hob, fridge and freezer. Plus, there’s plenty of storage space throughout the room. Free dual occupancy also available!
Premium Studio - From £262 per week (Sold out)
This impressive 20-22m² Premium Studio offers everything you could need during your time at university. A king-size bed is included, as well as ample storage solutions throughout. A large desk and chair are provided as well as a light and airy kitchen/diner with a multi-functional oven, induction hob, fridge and freezer. Making it the perfect living/work space.
The Premium Plus Studio is a true gem with rooms 29-32m². Included you’ll find a large king size bed, desk and chair as well as seating area to dine. Within the kitchen you’ll find a multi-functional oven, induction hob, fridge and freezer. A bright and airy Ensuite bathroom completes the Classic Studio. Free dual occupancy also available!
Superior Studio - From £329 per week (Sold out)
The largest of our studios, spanning an impressive 48m². This generously sized Studio has an open-plan layout with a modern, space saving finish throughout. Fully furnished with a double bed, large desk and chair. A dining space for eating as well as a fully integrated kitchen with a muti-functional oven, induction hob, fridge and freezer is included. Free dual occupancy also available!
One Bed Apartments
Prestige 1 Bed Apartment - From £343 per week (Sold out)
A light, bright and super spacious 50m² Prestige 1-Bed Apartment updated to the highest standard throughout. With an open-plan kitchen and living area, furnished with a sofa and TV. The kitchen offers modern appliances including a multi-functional oven, induction hob, fridge and freezer. With large windows, there is ample amounts of natural light making it the perfect option. Free dual occupancy also available!
Superior 1 Bed Apartment - From £353 per week (Sold out)
Experience a new way of living in this 50m² Superior 1 Bed Apartment with breath-taking views of the city centre. This large well-appointed apartment boasts an open plan equipped kitchen including a multi-functional oven, induction hob, fridge and freezer. The living space includes a comfortable sofa and TV, with ample amounts of natural light from the large windows exposing the great city views. Complete with a dining table and chairs, perfect for not only studying but hosting gatherings. Free dual occupancy also available.
Looking for a short term semester let for the 2025/2026 academic year?
We have flexible options:
October to August / October to February / January to August / January to April / April to July
However, if the dates in the table below aren’t quite what you are looking for please get in touch as we can offer flexible dates
These short-term lets are available only on Deluxe Rooms – use the book link in the table below and you’ll be able to contact to our team who will get in touch with you and complete your booking.
Rent for short-term semester lets needs to be paid in full in advance prior to the tenancy start date before moving in.
Studio Rooms
Standard Studio - From £235 per week (Sold out)
This generously sized Studio covers an impressive 20m². It comes furnished with a double bed, a large desk with storage and chair – ideal for studying. The integrated kitchen features a multi-functional oven, induction hob, fridge, freezer. A light and airy ensuite bathroom is also included. Free dual occupancy also available!
Classic Studio - From £244 per week (Sold out)
Spacious 20m² Classic Studio with a double bed. A large desk and storage unit, complete with chair make the Classic Studio an ideal workspace. The open plan kitchen/diner is fully equipped with a multi-functional oven, induction hob, fridge and freezer. A bright and airy ensuite bathroom completes the Classic Studio. Free dual occupancy also available!
Deluxe Studio - From £208 per week (Last few remaining)
A 20m² Deluxe Studio features a well-eqipped kitchen with high quality appliances, including a multi-functional oven, induction hob, fridge and freezer. Plus, there’s plenty of storage space throughout the room. Free dual occupancy also available!
Premium Studio - From £262 per week (Sold out)
This impressive 20-22m² Premium Studio offers everything you could need during your time at university. A king-size bed is included, as well as ample storage solutions throughout. A large desk and chair are provided as well as a light and airy kitchen/diner with a multi-functional oven, induction hob, fridge and freezer. Making it the perfect living/work space.
The Premium Plus Studio is a true gem, spanning from 29-32m². Included you’ll find a large king size bed, desk and chair as well as seating area to dine. Within the kitchen you’ll find a multi-functional oven, induction hob, fridge and freezer. A bright and airy ensuite bathroom completes the Classic Studio. Free dual occupancy also available!
Superior Studio - From £329 per week (Sold out)
The largest of studios, spanning an impressive 48m². This generously sized Studio has an open-plan layout with a modern, space saving finish throughout. Fully furnished with a double bed, large desk and chair. A dining space for eating as well as a fully integrated kitchen with a muti-functional oven, induction hob, fridge and freezer is included. Free dual occupancy also available!
One Bed Apartments
Prestige 1 Bed Apartment - From £339 per week (Sold out)
A light, bright and super spacious Prestige 1 Bed Apartment updated to the highest standard throughout. With an open-plan kitchen and living area, furnished with a sofa and TV. The kitchen offers modern appliances including a multi-functional oven, induction hob, fridge and freezer. With large windows, there is ample amounts of natural light making it the perfect option. Free dual occupancy also available!
Superior 1 Bed Apartment - From £349 per week (Sold out)
Experience a new way of living in this 50m² Superior 1 Bed Apartment with breath-taking views of the city centre. This large well-appointed apartment boasts an open plan equipped kitchen including a multi-functional oven, induction hob, fridge and freezer. The living space includes a comfortable sofa and TV, with ample amounts of natural light from the large windows exposing the great city views. Complete with a dining table and chairs, perfect for not only studying but hosting gatherings. Free dual occupancy also available.
Tenancy Dates 2025/26
51 Weeks – Saturday 6th September 2025 – Friday 28th August 2026
44 Weeks – Saturday 25th October 2025 – Friday 28th August 2026
15 Weeks – Saturday 25th October 2025 – Friday 6th February 2026
34 Weeks – Saturday 3rd January 2026 – Friday 28th August 2026
14 Weeks – Saturday 27th September 2025 – Friday 2nd January 2026
15 Weeks – Saturday 3rd January 2026 – Friday 17th April 2026
15 Weeks – Saturday 18th April 2025 – Friday 17th July 2026
Rent payments 2025/26
Payments can be made as a single payment in advance or in line with our termly payments.
Full payment / 1st instalment and £250 deposit – Prior to moving in
Termly payment plans are only available to those with a UK based guarantor. If no UK based guarantor is provided, the prospective tenant will be required to pay annually before the tenancy starts.
2nd instalment – Monday 12th January 2026
3rd Instalment – Monday 27th April 2026
The deposit payment is a term of the tenancy agreement. The deposit will be returned at the end of the tenancy less any deductions for breakages, damages or losses by the tenant. All deposits are securely held with The Deposit Protection Service, read more here.
Tenancy Dates 2026/27
51 Weeks – Saturday 12th September 2026 – Friday 3rd September 2027
Rent payments 2026/27
Payments can be made as a single payment in advance or in line with our termly payments.
Full payment / 1st instalment and £250 deposit – Wednesday 12th August 2026
2nd instalment – Monday 11th January 2027
3rd Instalment – Monday 26th April 2027
EPC
You can view the EPC for Kensington House here.
Council tax
Please be aware that you must be a full time student to be exempt from council tax.
Our booking promise
To us, student living isn’t just about where you live but how you live. We’ve loads of ways to help make the whole experience as great as it possibly can be. You can book with us with confidence.
