Student houses in Montpelier, Bristol
Bohemian streets and independent food, close to Gloucester Road.
Rent in Montpelier right now
Typical room, 3+ bed house
£185 pw
About £802 a month, per person
Middle half of rooms
£167–£219
Per person per week
Listed in 30 days
63
From 8 agents and property sites
Bills included
56%
Of listings that say either way
Asking rents from the listings Housenote found in Ashley, 21 September to 21 October 2026. Listings under £350 or over £1,300 per person a month are left out as whole-property or mistyped prices. See how Montpelier compares with the rest of Bristol.
Getting to uni
University of Bristol
About 21 min on foot (1.5 km) to Senate House
UWE Frenchay
About 82 min on foot (6.2 km)
Bus routes to both unis.
About Montpelier
Bohemian and buzzing, Montpelier sits at the heart of Bristol's independent scene. Street food markets, vintage shops, and a strong community vibe make it a favourite for students who want character over convenience.
- Walkable to UoB, with buses towards UWE
- Listed in the app under Ashley, which also covers St Pauls, St Werburghs and Stokes Croft
- Expect a mix of house shares and flats
Montpelier student housing FAQs
How much is student rent in Montpelier?
In the 30 days to 21 October 2026, a room in a shared house of three or more bedrooms in Montpelier had a median asking rent of £185 per person per week, about £802 a month. The middle half of those listings were between £167 and £219 a week.
How far is Montpelier from the University of Bristol?
About 21 minutes on foot (1.5 km) from the middle of Montpelier to Senate House.
How far is Montpelier from UWE?
About 82 minutes on foot (6.2 km) to UWE's Frenchay campus, so it's a bus or bike ride rather than a walk.
What are the transport links like in Montpelier?
Bus routes to both unis.
Are bills included in Montpelier student houses?
Sometimes. Of the 36 Montpelier listings that said either way, 56% included bills in the rent. Where they aren't included, Housenote Bills can put energy, water and broadband into one monthly payment split between the house.
When should I start looking for a student house in Montpelier?
Peak season for next year's student houses in Bristol runs from October to January, and popular areas go first. Housenote checks agent and property websites all day and sends you a notification when a new Montpelier house matching your price and bedrooms appears.
Renting in Bristol
- Student rent in Bristol by areaWhat a room in a Bristol student house costs in every area, from the listings Housenote found in the last 30 days, with house size and bills compared.
- Deposits and rent in advance for student housesThe legal limits on holding deposits, tenancy deposits and rent in advance for student houses in England, and how to check your deposit is protected.
- Do students pay council tax in Bristol?Not if everyone in the house is a full-time student. Who counts, what a non-student housemate changes, why tenancy dates matter, and how to apply.
- Student house tenancies since 1 May 2026Student houses in England are now rolling tenancies with no end date. Notice, joint tenancies, when a landlord can end it, and the rental bidding ban.
Hear about new Montpelier houses first
Housenote checks every agent and property site in Bristol and notifies you the moment a house matching your area, price and bedrooms is listed.
Nearby areas
Cotham
Typical room £177 pw · 14 min walk to UoB
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Typical room £180 pw · 47 min walk to UoB
Easton
Typical room £181 pw · 52 min walk to UoB
Photos: Easton by Maurice Pullin, via geograph.org.uk, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped.