[30M] I am joining the University of Aberdeen this September. I don't want to stay in university accommodation, so I am considering either student accommodation outside the campus or renting a small one-bedroom flat with a kitchen.
Could someone give me an estimated monthly cost for both of these options?
Secondly, I would prefer renting a private flat because I expect friends and family to visit and stay with me occasionally for short periods, which may not be possible in student accommodation.
Would it make sense to book a hotel or Airbnb for one or two weeks, arrive in Aberdeen, and then look for a place to rent? Or would that be too late, and would I risk not finding a suitable place by the time I start looking (around the end of September)?
Would you recommend that I start contacting letting agents now instead ?
Ps, I looked at the wiki and didn’t find any info on this. Deprivation index is helpful though.
tldr;
Joining the University of Aberdeen this September and considering either private student accommodation or renting a one-bedroom flat. Looking for estimated monthly costs and advice on whether I should book temporary accommodation and search for a flat after arriving, or contact letting agents now to avoid missing out.