5 Things to Ask Before Renting a Student Flat in Brighton

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.