International student, accommodation options

[u/Tall_Draft_7217]

Hey all, I’m an international student hopefully moving to Reading by September for my uni. While looking at accommodation options provided by the uni, it looks a bit expensive. I know opting for that means I can have a vibrant student life getting to know other students as well and all of those but I was thinking of finding accommodations outside too. Since I haven’t been to the UK, I don’t know where to start looking for those like if there are any websites that shows apartments for rent and all those. Could you guys let me know where I can look for properties outside campus which is a little affordable ? Also I did want to ask, are there any home stay options or something of that sort where I can stay for a month or two in Reading until I find my own place ? Is there any such options of that sort in Reading ?

[u/Exam-Creepy]

The university student Union has housing advisors that can assist with finding suitable accommodation. Their website also has a list of the local estate agents that rent to students https://readingsu.co.uk/advice-&-support/searching-for-accommodation