
We established Bed Student Rentals to bring a fresh, independent perspective to the student letting market in Chester. Since launching in 2018 with fewer than 50 rooms, we have grown into the citys largest student letting agency, now managing 900 quality homes for students. This success is underpinned by a straightforward philosophy: provide affordable, properly maintained, student-oriented housing, and support it with a team that prioritises clear communication and reliable assistance at every step.
Our aim has always been to make choosing student accommodation a positive and stress-free experience. We have built our reputation on being transparent, approachable and genuinely attentive to what students need. Whether you opt for a modern apartment close to city amenities or a warm, shared house near the university, you can be confident that each property has been selected and maintained to meet high expectations. The majority of our homes are fully furnished, with rent including all essential bills such as gas, electricity, water and WiFi ensuring everything is taken care of from day one.
Our aim has always been to make choosing student accommodation a positive and stress-free experience. We have built our reputation on being transparent, approachable and genuinely attentive to what students need. Whether you opt for a modern apartment close to city amenities or a warm, shared house near the university, you can be confident that each property has been selected and maintained to meet high expectations. The majority of our homes are fully furnished, with rent including all essential bills such as gas, electricity, water and WiFi ensuring everything is taken care of from day one.
Served areas
- Chester
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- Over 900 student rooms across Chester
- Flexible landlord services to suit all needs
- Fully managed or let-only service options
- Local experts with strong Chester market knowledge
- Modern marketing and creative property promotion
- 99% properties include utilities, no hidden costs
Payment methods
- Bank transfers
Services

Reviews (19)
Bamiwale Folagbade Adeyeye
Jun 16, 2025
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They were very warm and understanding to me as a student immigrating from Nigeria. I reached out to them and they got me an apartment opposite the university within the same day. During the duration of my tenancy they were warm and helpful. Even after the end of my student year they helped me settle down on such short notice I couldnt believe it! Special shout out to the team especially the warmest and fuzziest Lou! And shout out to Jolan as well he helped me move in to my apartment for free! They are a Godsend and truly are great people!
Olivia Roberts
May 07, 2025
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Peter Okundia
Apr 21, 2025
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I had a great experience with Bed Student Rentals. The apartment I rented through them was perfect ,clean, well-maintained and just what I was looking for. Everything was okay throughout my stay. The operations manager, Lou Tomkow was always helpful and professional whenever I needed assistance. I really appreciate their service and would gladly recommend them to anyone looking for a place to rent.
Landon Murphy
Apr 08, 2025
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Ive had a fantastic experience renting with Bed Student Rentals! The house was clean, well-maintained, and perfectly suited for student life. The management was super responsive and made everything from move-in to maintenance requests stress-free. Highly recommend them to any student looking for reliable, quality housing!
Jac Oliver
Jan 12, 2025
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Been with bed for the last three years and they've never let down. What ever you need the team are always ready to help you promptly! They're all very approachable, there's a lovely office right close to campus too so any urgent problems you can pop in to see them in person and they'll sort it in an instant. They usually have the exact room you're looking for, they'll give you plenty of options with a range or prices. Regular Maintanance. There are two people in specific I'd like to thank. Che Hannigan for guiding us through the viewings, great personality and true honesty in all viewings. And Lou. Lou is brilliant, her communication is next level, she's always there to help no matter how small or big the problem, she offers great advice and really stands out with her efforts - true legend, thank you.
Get your next house share with bed now!!
Get your next house share with bed now!!
James Palmieri
Oct 20, 2024
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My family and I have used Bed to let our properties for a number of years and I can't speak highly enough of the team! They are all really friendly and approachable and routinely go above and beyond in the service that they provide. I would recommend Bed to any landlords within the student lettings market!!
Toni Wilson
Jun 26, 2024
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Jack Attfield
May 27, 2024
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I have been with Bed for 5 years and they have always been very helpful in finding new accommodation, the maintenance reports are always carried out promptly and the quality of the houses are very high. On top of that the staff are really friendly and helpful and will always go out of their way to help in any way they can. Would recommend for anyone looking for student accommodation in Chester
Lauren Adams
Mar 21, 2024
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Had a viewing today with Mike, the director and both myself and my sister were very impressed with the friendly service we received. They were very accommodating, taking into account that my sister is a young professional. Mike was kind enough to drive us to the viewing himself and the property we saw was clean, very nicely decorated and spacious. The Bed. team are all very welcoming and we were given time to have a private discussion and to come to our own decision on whether we liked the property, there was no pushiness at all! On deciding we wanted the property we emailed and within minutes we had reserved the property and begun the simple application process. We are both really looking forward to moving into our new property in August 2024. Thank you to all of the team for making a very stressful time easy and pleasant! :)
Abdullah Al Rifat
Mar 13, 2024
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Cant thank them enough for everything. Managing a room for me in the middle of a year to finding me a another one for the next academic year, the way they took care of me throughout the journey was great. For me, they are the best in Chester and specially international students like me cant trust them without any hesitation
Paige Lever
Feb 15, 2024
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Ibrahim
Jan 29, 2024
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I have been a university student for 3 years, and Ive always come back to Bed Student Rentals. They have been more than helpful, in terms of housing, accomodation and everything in general.
Jolan helped me contact the landlord and helped me move my items prematurely. Everytime I entered the office Lou and the other staff have been nothing but kind and respectful. I would highly reccomend any students starting in Chester or anywhere around to go with this company.
Jolan helped me contact the landlord and helped me move my items prematurely. Everytime I entered the office Lou and the other staff have been nothing but kind and respectful. I would highly reccomend any students starting in Chester or anywhere around to go with this company.
Matilda Ellis
Dec 21, 2023
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Jasmine Marilyn
May 13, 2023
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After coming to Chester University, I decided to rent with Bed Student Rentals. I have now rented with them for 3 years and they have been incredible the entire time! The staff are not only friendly and fun but incredibly knowledgeable. They always make sure that their properties meet exceptional standards and maintenance is constant! If youre looking for an easy, enjoyable house hunting experience, then Bed are your people!
Daniel Mistry
Mar 21, 2022
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An all round amazing business to be part of and to receive service from! Throughout my degree in Chester, Bed Student Rentals gave me and my group piece of mind in knowing exactly what our rental involved and how our budgets worked too. Mike and his team offer an relaxed and warm welcome to everyone through their doors and my time being a part of that team cemented my wonderful experience with Bed. This is a incredibly understanding, inclusive and bright business that gives a strong a reputable name across campus and rated highly in terms of student satisfaction. If you are renting student properties in Chester, Bed have the widest and best range of properties and every employee will make sure you walk away happy with your decision; they cannot be rated highly enough.
Connor Brown
Nov 25, 2021
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I have lived with bed for 2 years now and about to go into my third year with them. I can say wholeheartedly they are the best student/post grad rental company in Chester, I have had zero issues in 2 years and I suspect that will continue for next year as well. All the staff are brilliant and friendly, and then theres the owner Mike who basically knows all the names of his tenants and gets involved with day to day business and making sure that all tenants are satisfied. I couldnt recommend bed enough.
Tyler Everall
May 24, 2021
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Bed Student Rentals is genuinely, by far, the best letting agency. Mike and his team have made house searching and finding a place in Chester for me and my friends so much less stress-free. They really accommodated an enriching experience by providing us with an array of properties to rent, at such a good price too, that you really cant rumble to be honest. The office is so incredibly friendly because you can honestly tell everyone there truly want the best for you and ensure that you are getting the best deal out there, not just that but the team are so warm with you too that you can laugh and have a joke. Its far from the tense atmospheres that other agents may give off, you definitely feel more at ease there especially with the comfort of knowing that you and your needs are heavily considered at the heart of the company. Could never complain about any part of my experience, if there was a 10/5 stars, Id give it. Plus the free hoodies are a really comfortable too, so you could say great quality is a running theme within the company.
Pete Riley
May 21, 2019
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I rented a house through Mike at his previous company for my daughter, it was her first year at Uni and her first away from home, I was worried and concerned about her but Mike reassured me and my wife that he would look after her and true to his word he always did. He was always at the end of the phone and nothing was too much trouble, even when he moved to his new company he has always been helpful and supportive. I would highly recommend Mike and his staff to anyone looking for accommodation. Thankyou to Mike and his team!
Dr. Martin G. Spillane
Feb 03, 2019
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Fantastic Service from BED. We have been letting our student house in Chester for eighteen years and have used seven agents, nearly all incompetent, rude or greedy and some all three. The eighth was BED Lettings, run by Mike Hannigan, proud to be a a reformed DJ, who is using his knowledge of students to satisfy both their housing needs and the needs of landlords. When I visited his office in Garden Lane, he introduced me to his staff (Jolan an unreformed DJ, Joe, Paula and Tori) and even his painter and decorator (Mike Middleton) and his cleaner (Paula), and we made an immediate connection.
Mike and I took the short walk to our house in Bouverie Street and on the way I was amazed to see him warmly greeted by several students and a PCSO. One Eastern European student insisted on hugging him, as she thanked him for having her heating fixed so quickly. When I looked surprised, she grinned and said Hes the best!
He viewed our house and evidently had some tenants in mind for soon afterwards he emailed me to say he had signed up four students. This was in December the previous agent had taken until April!
Mike Hannigan is obviously recognised as competent, approachable and sociable by the student tenants. Despite his DJ past, he strikes me as being honest and dependable, with his heart in his work, unusual qualities in a student letting agent.
Mike and I took the short walk to our house in Bouverie Street and on the way I was amazed to see him warmly greeted by several students and a PCSO. One Eastern European student insisted on hugging him, as she thanked him for having her heating fixed so quickly. When I looked surprised, she grinned and said Hes the best!
He viewed our house and evidently had some tenants in mind for soon afterwards he emailed me to say he had signed up four students. This was in December the previous agent had taken until April!
Mike Hannigan is obviously recognised as competent, approachable and sociable by the student tenants. Despite his DJ past, he strikes me as being honest and dependable, with his heart in his work, unusual qualities in a student letting agent.