Student accommodation in Pontypridd

Student Accommodation in Pontypridd

Nestled in the valleys of the Rhondda Cynon Taf just north of Cardiff, Pontrypridd is a historic Welsh town with a growing student population. The University of South Wales can be found here, with its two main campuses – Treforest and Glyntaff – just off the town centre.

Pontypridd is a beautiful place to live, surrounded by lush green countryside and picturesque satellite villages, perfect for students who love the outdoors or just getting off the grid. For the party lovers out there, Cardiff is less than half an hour's train away and boasts some of the best nightlife in the UK.

Why use UniHomes to find Pontypridd student accommodation?

Here at UniHomes, we work with letting agents to bring you the very best student housing in Pontypridd, from spacious 6-bed houses to cosy 1-bed flats. All properties on our website come with bills included, too, meaning you don’t have to stress about setting up your gas, electricity, water, and Wifi.

Pontypridd student housing market: trends explained

Most Pontypridd student accommodation can be found in Treforest, which is home to one of the University of South Wales’ Pontypridd campuses (and is just over the river from the other). Treforest is largely a quiet student community that’s dominated by UoSW’s buildings, including the library and its selection of student cafés and eateries.

In the 2026-27 letting season, four-bed student houses were the most popular, closely followed by five-bed properties. Keep an eye on these before they go!

Student life in Pontypridd

Being a small town with a compact centre, you'll be within walking distance of uni and everything else no matter which part of Pontypridd you choose to live in. For the shortest walks to campus, have a look for Pontypridd student accommodation in the Treforest area on the south side of the town.

You don’t have to head into Cardiff to have a good time in Pontypridd; with popular pubs and bars like The Tumble Inn, Clwb y Bont and No 12 Cocktail Bar all easily accessible from Pontypridd’s student housing, there’s plenty to do in this Welsh town. That said, Cardiff is only a 25-min train ride away for those nights when you do fancy a nightclub or two, or even just a day out shopping with your mates.

Still, Pontypridd's own streets have lots of quirky things to discover. Hoffi Coffee is a student favourite when it comes to coffee (and, unexpectedly, pizza), and loads of students enjoy going to Barinis Bar for good pub grub. The Pontypridd Museum is great if you want to find out about the area's history, and make sure you check out Market Street for both independent and big-brand stores (not to mention the Pontypridd Market).

Heading into the countryside is a favourite pastime of many Pontypridd students, and is arguably one of Pontypridd’s biggest pulls. Eglwysilan Mountain is a short hike away from Pontypridd student housing, and is full of trails with the most incredible views. For even more adventure, you can catch a bus up to Wales’ beloved Brecon Beacons.

Explore more about student life in our Pontypridd city guide.

Did you know?

Don’t fancy going for a hike to get your outdoor kick in Pontypridd? Pontypridd has a Grade II listed open-air swimming pool, Lido Ponty, which is the perfect way to relax and move your body – and only for £4 an adult!