Haven’t Found a Housemate Group Yet? Why Renting a Room in a Shared Student House Is the Perfect Solution

University is exciting—so many new experiences to enjoy! Living in your first home is one of them. However, it can also feel a little stressful, especially if you haven’t found your group of people and don't know who to live with yet. The good news? You don’t need to have everything figured out to secure great student accommodation.

In fact, choosing a room in a shared student house can be one of the best decisions you make in your first year.

At Orange Student Properties, we help students across Nottingham, Manchester, and Sheffield find affordable student accommodation—even if they’re applying on their own. Here’s why going solo (at first!) can actually work in your favour.

No Group? No Problem

It’s completely normal not to have a full group ready when looking for student accommodation in Nottingham, Manchester, or Sheffield. Many students are in the same position.

Renting a room in a shared student house means you can still secure high-quality student housing without the pressure of organising a group. We match you with other students, making the process simple and stress-free.

Meet New People Instantly

One of the biggest advantages of joining a shared student house is the opportunity to meet new people straight away.

Instead of limiting yourself to people you already know, you’ll be living with students from different courses, backgrounds, and universities across cities like Nottingham, Manchester, and Sheffield.

These new connections often turn into close friendships—and sometimes even lifelong ones.

Less Pressure, More Flexibility

Trying to organise a group for a house can be overwhelming—coordinating budgets, preferences, and locations isn’t always easy.

By choosing a room in shared student accommodation, you remove that pressure. You can:

• Pick a room that suits your budget

• Choose your preferred location

• Move forward without waiting on others

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It’s a flexible way to secure affordable student accommodation without compromise.

Fully Set Up and Ready to Go

Orange Student Properties aim to make opting for a shared student house the easy option taking all the stress away from you.

This includes:

• Fully furnished bedrooms

• Shared living spaces

• Bills included options

• Managed properties for peace of mind

This makes moving into your student accommodation in Nottingham, Manchester, or Sheffield simple—especially if it’s your first time living away from home.

A Social Start to University Life

Worried about making friends? Living in shared student accommodation gives you a built-in social environment from day one.

From casual chats in the kitchen to shared meals and movie nights, it’s much easier to settle in when you’re part of a household. For many students, this is what turns a house into a home.

Still Your Own Space

Even in a shared student house, you’ll still have your own private room. That means you can enjoy:

• Quiet study time

• Personal space to relax

• A balance between independence and social life

It’s the best of both worlds.

Perfect for First, Second and Third Year Students or Post Grads

If you’re new to Nottingham, Manchester, or Sheffield, shared student housing is a great way to learn the city, build confidence, and ease into university life.

You’ll gain independence while still having people around you—something that can make a huge difference to your university experience.

Or if you find yourself in the situation where your previous housemates are moving on, opting for a room only in a shared student house is an ideal way to make new friends.

Find Your Room with Orange Student Properties

At Orange Student Properties, we specialise in helping students find affordable student accommodation—even if they’re searching on their own.

With a wide range of student houses and rooms available across Nottingham, Manchester, and Sheffield, we make it easy to find a place that suits your lifestyle, budget, and preferences.

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Final Thoughts

Not having a group sorted doesn’t mean missing out on great student accommodation. In fact, renting a room in a shared student house can open the door to new friendships, new experiences, and a smoother start to university life.

If anything, it might just be the smartest—and most rewarding—decision you make.

Your future housemates are waiting—you just haven’t met them yet.