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£1,725 pcm£398 pw

Highfields, Richmond Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1AE

2bedrooms
2bathrooms
Flattype
Furnishedfurnishing

Listed 2 days ago · Southampton

How the price compares

This home£1,725 pcm
Median 2 bed in Southampton£1,350 pcm29 homes listed
Difference+28%above the area median

Key features

  • Student Property
  • Superb two bedroom aprartment with double sized rooms
  • Allocated parking available for one car
  • Modern décor and finish throughout
  • 0.5 mile walk to University of Southampton & 0.2 mile to Sainsbury's Portswood
  • Bills included package available as optional extra
  • Council tax: Exempt for full time students
  • EPC: C (76)

About this home

**STUDENT PROPERTY** A fantastic opportunity to rent this exceptionally clean and tidy top floor apartment. Located in a quiet residential area, the property benefits from being within walking distance to Portswood and Southampton University. Other benefits include gas central heating, double glazing and lift to all floors. It comprises entrance hall, open plan kitchen/ living space with all white goods including dishwasher, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property is offered furnished. The tenancy entered into is an APT (assured periodic tenancy) where each tenant and chosen guarantor is joint and severally liable for the duration for the tenancy. Bills included is an optional extra that can be discussed with the agent on viewing the house. The package is offered by a third party and is not included within the tenancy agreement or a service offered by the landlord directly.

A fantastic opportunity to rent this exceptionally clean and tidy top floor apartment. Located in a quiet and safe residential area the property benefits from being within walking distance to Portswood and Southampton University.

Property details

Property type
Flat
Council tax band
C
Furnishing
Furnished
Available from
01/07/2027
Deposit
£1,990
Parking
Communal

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • St. Denys Station0.4 mi
  • Bitterne Station0.9 mi
  • Swaythling Station1.1 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in SO17 over the last 12 months: flat £170k · semi-detached £290k · terraced £270k · detached £862k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Flat 2, Highfields, 56, Richmond Gardens
Southampton SO17 1AE
Flat
Leasehold
22 May 2026£210,000
Flat 5, Highfields, 56, Richmond Gardens
Southampton SO17 1AE
Flat
Leasehold
28 Nov 2025£185,000
Flat 6, Highfields, 56, Richmond Gardens
Southampton SO17 1AE
Flat
Leasehold
17 Jul 2024£210,000
Flat 2, Highfields, 56, Richmond Gardens
Southampton SO17 1AE
Flat
Leasehold
16 Feb 2024£215,000
Flat 2, Highfields, 56, Richmond Gardens
Southampton SO17 1AE
Flat
Leasehold
16 Feb 2024£200,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SO17

Renting costs

Typical income needed£51,750a year, at 30 times the monthly rent
Holding deposit cap£398one week's rent
Tenancy deposit cap£1,990five weeks' rent

Caps follow the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England). Referencing rules vary by agent; Scotland and Wales have their own rules.

Listed by Hunters, Southampton on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 6 Nov 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added yesterday.

Holding Deposit (Per Tenancy) - Equal to 1 weeks (agreed) rent This is to reserve a property. Note this will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right to Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information or fail to sign their tenancy (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing.) Should the Tenant(s) withdraw or fail referencing due to non-disclosure and/or falsified references this money will not be returned. It can, with your agreement be used as a contribution towards your first month’s rent or Tenancy Deposit if the Tenancy proceeds to move in/completion. Tenancy Deposit (per Tenancy) - Rent under £50,000 per year - 5 weeks rent covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy. Tenancy Deposit (per Tenancy) - Rent of over £50,000 or over per year - 6 weeks rent covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy. Unpaid and/or late Rent payment(s) – England - Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base rate from the due date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears. Please contact us straight away if you are unable to make a payment. We are here to help so please contact us with any queries. Failure to do so may result in legal action being taken. Lost Key(s) or other Security Device - Tenants are liable for the actual cost of replacing any lost keys(s) or other security device(s) Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s). Variation of Contract (Tenants Request) - £50 Inc VAT per agreed variation To cover the costs associated with taking the landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents. Change of Sharer (Tenant's Request) - £50 Inc VAT per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher To cover the costs associated with taking the landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing, Right to Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation of new legal documents. Early Termination* (Tenant's Request) - This is not an automatic right and will be reviewed & agreed on a case by case basis. Should the tenant(s) wish to terminate their contract early, they shall be liable for all costs, fees and charges incurred by the landlord for allowing the early termination including the agent’s existing or reletting fees, as well as the rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy. Tenant Protection Hunters Southampton is a member of PropertyMark, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of TPO, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by contacting us directly. Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference 34232895. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Hunters, Southampton. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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