Glasgow Student Accommodation Properties

Downing Students has 2 properties in Glasgow's West End. West Village and West View are both on Beith street, eight minutes' walk from the University of Glasgow campus.
Both properties offer a choice of studios and shared cluster flats, with all bills included. West Village starts from £174 per week; West View from £208 per week.

West Village

Looking for Glasgow student accommodation. West Village is near the University of Glasgow. All bills included, no hidden costs. Book a viewing

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West View

West View is on Beith Court, right in the heart of Glasgow’s West End.En-suite rooms in shared apartments and self-contained studios are both available. Studios come in Silver, Gold and Platinum configurations. All rooms have a proper fitted kitchen, en-suite bathroom and 100mbps broadband. Energy, water, Wi-Fi and contents insurance are all in the weekly rent. Nothing to set up, nothing to negotiate!University of Glasgow is an 18-minute walk. Kelvinhall Subway is six minutes. Partick train station is eight.

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West View

West View is on Beith Court, right in the heart of Glasgow’s West End.

En-suite rooms in shared apartments and self-contained studios are both available. Studios come in Silver, Gold and Platinum configurations. All rooms have a proper fitted kitchen, en-suite bathroom and 100mbps broadband. Energy, water, Wi-Fi and contents insurance are all in the weekly rent. Nothing to set up, nothing to negotiate!

University of Glasgow is an 18-minute walk. Kelvinhall Subway is six minutes. Partick train station is eight.

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All Bills Included

All utility bills included for a stress-free living experience.

24/7 On Site Support

Onsite support - trained in first aid and mental health

City Centre Locations

Convenient city centre locations place you close to universities, shops, and transport links.

100mbps Wi-Fi

Avoid the buffering and drama with reliable, fibre broadband

CCTV & Security

Safety and security to provide you with a worry-free living.

On-site Laundry Facilities

Convenient on-site laundry facilities with modern washers and dryers for hassle-free laundry.

Games/Cinema Areas

Games area and cinema room. Available to all residents.

Cycle Storage

Secure cycle storage is provided for residents to safely store their bicycles

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Featured Property
West Village

West Village is at 1 Beith Street, in Glasgow's West End. The University of Glasgow campus is an 8-minute walk away, meaning that it's close enough that those 9am lectures won't require an alarm set an hour early.
The property has both studios and shared cluster flats, so students can choose between living independently or sharing communal kitchen and living space with a small group.

Facilities include a gym, a cinema room, and a gaming zone, alongside study areas and superfast Wi-Fi. All utility bills are included in the weekly rent, energy, water, internet, and contents insurance. 24/7 on-site support and CCTV are in place throughout the building.

From £199 per week.

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Student Life in the City
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The West End has most of what students use day-to-day.
Byres Road for food, coffee and bars, Kelvingrove Park for open space, and the Botanic Gardens at the top of Byres Road.
Partick Interchange is a 2 minute walk away and runs to the city centre in under 10 minutes. There is also a large supermarket within a short walk for all amenities.
It's also significantly more affordable than Edinburgh, which matters when you're budgeting for three or four years..
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Find out more in our Glasgow city guide, covering nightlife, food and drink, culture, music and getting around.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Downing Students has two properties in Glasgow's West End.
West Village, starting from £230 per week, and West View, starting from £240 per week.
Both include all utility bills.
Glasgow is among the more affordable major UK student cities and the West End location means the University of Glasgow is within easy walking distance of both.

Both West Village (1 Beith Street) and West View (2 Beith Court) are in Glasgow's West End.
West Village is a 15-minute walk from the University of Glasgow's main campus and West View is 18 minutes away.
Kelvinhall Subway station is also close to both properties, connecting to the rest of the city quickly.

West Village is approximately 18 minutes on foot from the University of Strathclyde.
West View is similarly placed.
Both properties are in the West End which is on the opposite side of the city centre from Strathclyde.
Most students commute via bus or subway rather than walking.

West Village and West View are sister properties, located next to each other on Beith Street and Beith Court in the West End.
West View has a landscaped courtyard and cinema room and starts from £240 per week.
West Village has a rooftop terrace and starts from £230 per week.
Both offer en-suite rooms and studios with all bills included and both are the same walking distance from the University of Glasgow.
The choice largely comes down to which amenities suit you and your budget.

Yes, your rent includes all utility bills at both West Village and West View.
Included are electricity, water, heating and high-speed Wi-Fi, as well as contents insurance.
Both properties also include access to on-site facilities. There's nothing to set up on arrival.

The West End is walkable and well-stocked.

Byres Road has a mix of independent cafés, bars, and restaurants alongside a handful of chains.

The Botanic Gardens are a few minutes away.

The Kelvinhall Subway connects to the city centre in under 10 minutes.

Browse the available rooms at West Village or West View, choose your preferred room type and tenancy length and follow the online booking process.
In-person and virtual viewings are available.

A UK-based guarantor is required if you choose to pay your rent in instalments.
If you don't have a UK guarantor, you can pay your rent in full before moving in or use an approved guarantor service.

Yes. If you book between 1 October and 31 July for the following academic year, you have 48 hours from signing your tenancy agreement to cancel without penalty.
You can also cancel if you don't receive your university place or study visa.
Just provide official documentation within the required timeframe.

Yes, in-person viewings of West Village and West View can be booked through the below links.
Virtual tours are available for students who can't visit in person.

 

For more information, please check out our FAQ page.