Finding affordable accommodation in the UK requires the following strategies:
University accommodation: Most universities have facilities for on-campus housing, which happens to be relatively cheaper and convenient.
Private lets: Rightmove, Zoopla, or SpareRoom can find a private let or shared house.
Homestays: It is cheap and one stays with a local family.
Student housing websites: There are student homes dedicated through Unilodgers and Student.com.
Prior planning and research: The better the planning, the more one is likely to spend time looking at various websites in detail for affordable accommodation.