5 Things to Ask Before Renting a Student Flat in Brighton
A practical checklist for comparing student flats: rent, bills, privacy, cleaning and who to contact when you need help.
Five questions to help you compare student flats in Brighton.
Published 16 October 2025 · Updated 23 September 2026
Choosing a student flat in Brighton is easier when you compare the details that affect everyday life. A good viewing should leave you clear about your costs, your space and who to contact after moving in. Here are five questions worth taking with you.
1. What will I pay, and what does the rent include?
Ask for the rent per calendar month, any deposit, the payment schedule and a clear list of included bills. If another property quotes a weekly rent, compare it on the same basis: monthly rent × 12 ÷ 52 gives a weekly equivalent.
At The 1815 Building, there is no deposit or guarantor requirement. High-speed WiFi is included in every flat; other included utilities vary by flat. Your rent will not increase for at least the first two years of your stay. Check the individual flat details and current rents before comparing your total budget.
2. Which spaces and facilities are private?
Check the floor plan as well as the photographs. Does the flat have its own kitchen and bathroom? Is the bedroom separate from the living space? Where is the washing machine?
Our studios and one- and two-bedroom flats all have their own kitchen and bathroom. Most have a washer/dryer inside the flat. Flats 1A and 11 each use a washing machine shared with one other flat. A shared laundry facility does not mean a shared kitchen or bathroom.
3. What happens about cleaning?
Ask what condition the flat will be in when you arrive and what is expected when you leave. Get a clear explanation rather than relying on a phrase such as “professionally cleaned.”
With us, you arrive to a professionally cleaned flat. When you leave, take your belongings and we do the clean, with no cleaning fees or extra charge. If you stay for a second year, we provide a courtesy deep clean during the summer break, repeated every additional year you stay. Read our cleaning promise.
4. Who do I contact once I move in?
Ask who handles maintenance, how to report a problem and who will reply. A clear reporting process is more useful than a vague promise that everything will be sorted instantly.
Enquiries through our website come directly to us. Our agency handles Rightmove enquiries, viewings and contracts. From move-in onwards, every resident deals directly with our team, using our own app for documents, messages and maintenance reports.
5. Will the flat suit my plans?
Try the desk, look at storage and plan the journey to your actual university campus. Ask about pets and what happens if you want to stay after your course.
At The 1815, residents can stay for up to three additional years after graduation. Cats and dogs under 15kg are welcome on any floor; heavier pets are first-floor only because noise travels between floors. Ask us about your pet before making plans.
Find the flat that suits you
Explore our Brighton studios and flats to compare layouts, photographs, rents and included bills. All flats are currently let. Register your interest with your preferred flat and intended move-in date, or check our letting FAQs.
The 1815 Way: Life in Our Brighton Student Flats
What living at The 1815 looks like, from a professionally cleaned arrival to direct resident support, summer deep cleans and life after graduation.
Student flats in Brighton
No Deposit, No Guarantor, No Blame
Published 11 October 2025 · Updated 23 September 2026
A flat should feel like your home. At The 1815 Building on Brighton seafront, our approach is straightforward: give residents their own space, make the everyday details clear and be there when they need us. Here is what that means through your stay.
Arrive to a home that is ready for you
Your flat is professionally cleaned before you arrive. Our 18 studios and one- and two-bedroom flats are furnished, with their own kitchen and bathroom, a bed, storage and a desk with an office chair. Layouts and equipment differ, so use the flat photographs, floor plans and feature lists to choose the space that works for you.
Some flats look out over the sea; others face the rear of the building. Most have an in-flat washer/dryer, while Flats 1A and 11 each have access to a washing machine shared with one other flat.
Settle into your own routine
High-speed WiFi is included in every flat. You have your own kitchen for meals and your own bathroom, with central Brighton and the seafront outside. Check the individual flat details for other included utilities, rather than assuming every rent covers the same bills.
We welcome cats and dogs under 15kg on any floor. Heavier pets are first-floor only because noise travels between floors. Tell us about your pet so we can explain the options.
Deal directly with us during your stay
Website enquiries come directly to our team. The agency handles Rightmove enquiries, viewings and contracts, but from move-in onwards all residents deal with us. Our own app gives you access to documents, messaging and maintenance reporting.
Our no-deposit, no-guarantor, no-blame approach is part of the same idea: we want you to feel at home, rather than worry about every everyday scuff.
Stay without starting from scratch each year
Your rent will not increase for at least the first two years of your stay. If you stay for a second year, we provide a courtesy deep clean during the summer break, repeated every additional year you remain with us.
Finishing university does not have to mean an immediate move. Residents can stay for up to three additional years after graduation. Speak to us about your plans and read our frequently asked questions.
Leave without a cleaning bill
When it is time to move on, take your belongings and we do the clean. There are no cleaning fees or extra charges. That promise covers both a professionally cleaned arrival and the move-out clean; the annual summer deep clean is an additional courtesy for returning residents. See our full cleaning promise.
Find the flat that suits you
Explore our Brighton studios and flats to compare layouts, photographs, rents and included bills. All flats are currently let. Register your interest with your preferred flat and intended move-in date.
No Deposit, No Guarantor, No Blame: Renting at The 1815
How our no-deposit, no-guarantor and no-blame approach works, what your rent includes, and what to budget for before moving.
Published 2 October 2025 · Updated 23 September 2026
Moving into a student flat comes with plenty to organise. At The 1815 Building, we keep our approach to renting clear: no deposit, no guarantor and no blame. Here is what those promises mean, and what you should still check when planning your budget.
No deposit
We do not take a tenancy deposit. That means you do not have to set aside a separate security deposit for your flat, and there is no deposit return to chase when you move out.
Rent is still payable. Before committing to any property, ask for the rent and payment schedule in writing, and check which bills you will need to pay separately.
No guarantor
You do not need a guarantor to rent with us. A parent or relative does not have to sign as your guarantor. If you are unsure about the application process or what information is needed, ask our team directly.
No blame
A home is somewhere to live, not somewhere to worry about every scuff. Accidents happen. Our approach is to put things right rather than make residents anxious about everyday marks and mishaps.
If something breaks, report it through our own app so we can help. From move-in onwards, residents deal directly with our team. Read more about life at The 1815.
Cleaning is included
You arrive to a professionally cleaned flat. When you leave, take your belongings and we do the clean, with no cleaning fees or extra charge.
Residents staying for a second year also receive a courtesy deep clean during the summer break. We repeat this every additional year you stay. Our cleaning promise explains it in one place.
Know what to include in your budget
Rent: compare the monthly amount on each flat page. We also show a weekly equivalent for comparison.
Rent increases: your rent will not increase for at least the first two years of your stay.
WiFi: high-speed WiFi is included in every flat.
Other bills: included utilities vary by flat. Check the individual details and ask about any costs that remain your responsibility.
Everyday spending: allow for food, travel, course materials and personal expenses.
No deposit does not mean every bill is included. Our flat listings let you compare the actual space and rent rather than a headline alone.
Find the flat that suits you
Explore our Brighton studios and flats for photographs, floor plans and current rents. All flats are currently let. Register your interest with your preferred flat and intended move-in date, or read our letting FAQs.
Moving to Brighton for University: A Practical Guide
Plan your campus journey, compare your full monthly budget and prepare for a move to Brighton, with practical advice for prospective students.
Published 26 September 2025 · Updated 23 September 2026
Moving to Brighton for university is exciting, but choosing where to live takes more than finding a flat you like in a photograph. Start with your campus, your budget and how you want to spend your day. This guide helps you work through those decisions.
Start with your university campus
Do not assume that a central Brighton address means a short walk to every university building. The University of Brighton has City, Moulsecoomb and Falmer campuses. The University of Sussex is at Falmer, outside the city centre.
Before choosing a flat, find the campus used by your course and check the full journey from your front door, including walking to a stop or station. Use the universities’ own University of Brighton campus maps and travel information and University of Sussex directions. Check current timetables and student ticket options before buying a travel pass.
Choose a location around your routine
Think about what you want nearby: a supermarket, a quiet study space, transport, friends or the beach. Visit the area if you can and consider the journey home after evening activities as well as the morning commute.
The 1815 Building is at 43A Kings Road, on the central Brighton seafront. It is a setting for people who want city life and the beach close by. Some of our flats have sea views; others face the rear. Compare the individual layouts and photographs rather than assuming every flat has the same outlook.
Build a complete monthly budget
Compare rent on the same basis. A weekly figure is not simply a monthly rent divided by four: monthly rent × 12 ÷ 52 gives the weekly equivalent.
At the time of this update, our advertised rents range from £850 to £1,650 per calendar month across studios and one- and two-bedroom flats. Use the current flat listings for individual prices. High-speed WiFi is included; other included utilities vary by flat.
Allow separately for any bills you are responsible for, food, travel, study materials and personal spending. With us, there is no deposit or guarantor requirement, and your rent will not increase for at least the first two years of your stay.
Check what you need to bring
Our flats are furnished, including a bed and a desk with an office chair. Check your chosen flat’s equipment list and ask us about anything you are unsure of before buying items for the move.
Every flat has its own kitchen and bathroom. Most have an in-flat washer/dryer; Flats 1A and 11 each use a washing machine shared with one other flat. Your flat is professionally cleaned before arrival, and we also handle the move-out clean at no extra charge.
Plan ahead without relying on old availability notices
All our flats are currently let. If The 1815 looks right for you, register your interest with your intended move-in date, preferred flat or layout, and budget. Keep checking current information rather than assuming an older article describes what is available today.
Find the flat that suits you
Explore our Brighton studios and flats, then register your interest directly with our team. For your viewing, take our five questions to ask before renting.
What to Look for When Viewing Student Housing in Brighton
A room-by-room viewing checklist covering layout, study space, kitchen equipment, laundry, bathrooms and the questions worth asking.
Published 22 September 2025 · Updated 23 September 2026
A viewing is your chance to work out whether a flat will suit the way you live. Look beyond the styling and imagine an ordinary weekday: getting ready, studying, cooking and coming home. Here is a practical checklist to take when viewing student housing in Brighton.
Check the layout and your study space
Is the bed area part of the main room, or is there a separate bedroom?
Can you sit comfortably at the desk, with space for your laptop and course materials?
Is there enough wardrobe and cupboard space for your belongings?
How much daylight does the room get, and which way does it face?
Which floor is the flat on, and will getting to it suit your daily routine?
At The 1815, studios combine living and sleeping space, while our one- and two-bedroom flats offer separate bedrooms. Each is furnished and has a desk with an office chair. Use the floor plans and photographs alongside what you see at the viewing.
Look closely at the kitchen and laundry
Check the actual appliances: a combination oven/microwave is different from a separate oven and microwave. Look at fridge and freezer space, work surfaces and storage, especially if you cook regularly.
All our flats have their own kitchen and bathroom. Most have their own washer/dryer. Flats 1A and 11 each use a washing machine shared with one other flat. Ask to see where shared laundry is located and how access works.
Check the bathroom and everyday details
Look at ventilation, lighting and space for towels and toiletries.
Ask how the heating and hot water work.
Check where the sockets are and ask about the WiFi connection.
Ask how to report a maintenance problem and what to do if you lose access to your flat.
Plan the journey to your actual campus, rather than judging it by the city-centre location alone.
High-speed WiFi is included at The 1815. From move-in onwards, residents deal directly with our team and can report maintenance through our own app.
Confirm the costs and house policies
Ask for the monthly rent, payment schedule and included bills. Check any pet arrangements and what is expected at move-out. Our five questions before renting cover these discussions in more detail.
At The 1815, there is no deposit or guarantor requirement. Your rent will not increase for at least the first two years of your stay. You arrive to a professionally cleaned flat; when you leave, take your belongings and we do the clean with no cleaning fees or extra charge.
Cats and dogs under 15kg are welcome on any floor. Heavier pets are first-floor only due to noise travelling between floors. Ask us about your pet before making arrangements.
Make a note before you leave
Write down the flat number, rent, included bills and anything you want clarified. If you view several properties, compare them against the same checklist. The right choice should work for your budget and everyday life as well as look good in photographs.
Find the flat that suits you
Explore our Brighton studios and flats to compare the options. All flats are currently let. Register your interest with your preferred flat and intended move-in date, or read our letting FAQs.