Situated at Rillbank Terrace, Edinburgh, EH9 1FA, United Kingdom, iQ The Mont Edinburgh is a popular choice for student accommodation in Edinburgh. This modern property offers a range of en-suite rooms & studios designed to suit different budgets and lifestyles. For students looking for accommodation near the University of Edinburgh (10 min walk) and Edinburgh College of Art (12 min walk), iQ The Mont is an excellent option, making travel hassle-free.
Edinburgh is known for its ancient architecture and history. The city welcomes thousands of students every year for higher education. The city has an employment rate of around 76%, with major employment sectors including technology, financial services, education, healthcare, tourism, and life sciences. Edinburgh also has a safety index of around 67, with areas like Old Town, New Town and Marchmont among the best neighbourhoods in Edinburgh, making it one of the safer student cities in the UK. The average cost of living in Edinburgh, including rent, ranges from £1,200 to £1,700 per month, depending on lifestyle. Living at iQ The Mont Edinburgh means enjoying easy access to universities, restaurants, shops, and public transport while experiencing the city's rich history, world-famous festivals, and lively student community.
iQ The Mont student accommodation offers a variety of room types, including Bronze Studios, Silver En Suites, Diamond Studios, and other fully furnished options. Every room comes with a small double bed, a study desk & chair, a wardrobe, chest of drawers, & under-bed storage, providing students with a comfortable space to study and relax. The well-designed layouts maximise space while creating a practical living environment for everyday student life.
The common amenities at this private student accommodation in Edinburgh make student living both convenient & enjoyable. Residents have access to a fully equipped gym to stay active and a cinema room for movie nights. Welcoming social spaces, a dining area, and a lounge where students can relax or meet fellow students. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, helping students stay connected for both academic work & entertainment.
Student safety is a priority at iQ The Mont, with on-site staff available around the clock for added peace of mind. Utility bills, including Wi-Fi, water, electricity, and heating, are included in the rent, making budgeting much easier. Modern facilities, excellent communal spaces, and a convenient location make iQ The Mont Edinburgh one of the preferred options for student accommodation Edinburgh.
Living at iQ The Mont Edinburgh places students close to some of the city's leading universities. The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh Napier University, and the University of Edinburgh (Holyrood Campus) are all easily accessible, making it a convenient choice for students seeking accommodation near the University of Edinburgh while enjoying everything the city has to offer.
Plus One Plus and Sainsbury's Local are both within walking distance from iQ The Mont for grocery shopping & household needs. For delicious meals, you can go to Victor Hugo Deli – Meadows and The Rabbit Hole, while August_21 Coffee House and Goodies Cafe are popular choices for coffee and study breaks. For evenings out, students can head to The Argyle and Cellar Bar, one of the best bars in Edinburgh, and unwind with friends after lectures.
During weekends, students can visit Edinburgh Castle, hike up to Arthur's Seat for panoramic city views, or relax at The Meadows, one of the city's most popular green spaces. With a blend of academics, history, entertainment, & outdoor attractions, iQ The Mont Edinburgh provides an ideal student living experience in Scotland's capital.
Getting around Edinburgh from iQ The Mont Edinburgh is simple and convenient. Sylvan Place and Roseneath Street bus stops are both just a short walk away, providing regular services across the city. Princes Street and St Andrew Square offer quick connections to key destinations, while Edinburgh Waverley Station (1.4 miles) provides regional and national rail services. Newcastle International Airport is around a 15-minute drive away, making air travel easy. Students can also save on travel by using the Young Scot National Entitlement Card, which offers discounted fares on buses, trams, and other public transport services across Scotland.
Get all the things you need to sleep and study, plus a private bathroom for all the time you need getting ready.
Their bronze en suite rooms come with a bed, study desk and chair plus plenty of storage for all your stuff. You'll share a kitchen and living area so you've got a social vibe right outside your door.
Grab a little more space to help you relax with the silver en suite rooms and make it a year to remember.
Included in your room is a bed, study desk and chair and plenty of storage to keep your room looking fresh and tidy. When you want a bit of socialising or fancy cooking up a storm, head to your fully kitted shared kitchen and living space.
Choose a larger space with everything you need to smash student life in their gold en suite.
Take all the time you need to get ready in your own en suite bathroom. Lots of storage keeps your room tidy and gives you more space to make your own. A shared kitchen and living area give you a social vibe when you want it.
For student living that's more private, Their bronze studio gives you what you need to sleep, study and eat in peace.
Grab your own double bed, study desk and chair plus a kitchenette with your own en suite bathroom. With around 15 sq m of space, there's plenty of room to make your own. Onsite social spaces give you a social vibe when you want it.
Live in style with the silver studios and get over 15.8 sq m of your own space to live the student life you want.
You'll get a double bed, a study desk and chair and lots of storage to keep your room looking fresh. Be a chef in your own kitchenette or sing your heart out in your en suite bathroom.
Make the most of over 15.8 sq m of your own space to eat, sleep and study in. Located on the 5th and 6th floors, enjoy luxury living in the heart of Edinburgh.
The silver studio plus comes with a double bed, study desk and chair and stylish storage for all your stuff. Cook in your private kitchenette and take all the time you want getting ready in your en suite.
With over 17 sq m of space, the gold studios give you all the privacy you need to live the student life you want.
Enjoy a double bed, study desk and chair plus lots of storage to keep your space tidy. There's no rush getting ready with your own en suite bathroom - and feel free to cook up a storm in your own kitchenette.
With over 17 sq m of your own space, make the most of student life in the gold studio plus.
Live the high life on the 5th of 6th floors and feel luxury in your modern studio. You'll get a double bed, study desk and chair plus plenty of storage for all your things. Our onsite spaces are there when you need something a little more social.
Pick luxury with over 20 sq m of space to call your own in our platinum studio plus, located on the 5th and 6th floors. Your own room, your own kitchenette, your own en suite bathroom.
In your studio, you'll get a double bed, study desk and chair plus plenty of storage to keep your space looking fresh. For social vibes, head to the onsite spaces or the city of Edinburgh right outside your door.
Go big with over 25 sq m of space in their diamond studio and make the most of student life. Your own bathroom, your own kitchenette and your own space to relax after a day at uni.
You'll get a double bed, study desk and chair and plenty of storage to keep your space tidy. When you want more of a social vibe, head to the onsite spaces or the city of Edinburgh just around the corner.
Grab loads of space and lots of luxury in a diamond studio plus on their 5th and 6th floors. With over 25 sq m of your own space, a private en suite bathroom and a kitchenette, you've got everything you need to smash student life.
In your room you'll find a double bed, study desk and chair, lots of storage and large windows for a bright modern space. When you do want to socialise, head to the onsite spaces or take a walk to the city centre.
The tenant may choose to pay their rent in Full payment 10 instalment Note: The tenant requires a guarantor to pay their rent in instalments.
Debit card payments accepted. Credit card payments accepted. No surcharge for debit or credit card payments.
Required if paying in instalments. Guarantor can be local or international Guarantor must: Complete agreement. Submit required documentation within 7 days of booking or confirmation. If guarantor fails to comply: Student must pay full rent upfront.
For 2025/26 AY The student has to pay £275 to book this property. Acts as a holding deposit to secure the room. Deadline: Tenancy Agreement must be completed within 7 days of payment (or agreed period). Adjustment: Credited towards the first rent payment. Refund: Refundable under specific conditions (e.g., visa refusal, no place no pay). Retained as a cancellation fee in other scenarios. For 2026/27 AY The student has to pay £275 to book this property. Acts as a holding deposit to secure the room. Deadline: Tenancy Agreement must be completed within 7 days of payment (or agreed period). Adjustment: Credited towards the first rent payment. Refund: Refundable under specific conditions (e.g., visa refusal, no place no pay). Retained as a cancellation fee in other scenarios.
Each site is covered by CCTV and has onsite security staff, with staff present 24 hours a day. There is also a digital entry system at each building. You should not allow people to ‘tailgate’ – that is, hold the door open for people behind you as you enter.
Management does not accept parental responsibility for occupiers under the age of 18.
They require that all tenants living at one of their properties in England and Wales to be over the age of 17 during the academic year booked to live at management, and tenants living in their Scottish properties to be age 16 or over.
Exceptions to this rule are available in selected cases through prior arrangement. If in doubt, please contact your preferred management site and the team will be able to advise you.
If you want to bring a TV, check that your room has a TV point and don’t bring one larger than 21”. You can’t mount your TV on the wall, so make sure it’s free-standing. While all TVs provided by management in communal areas accessed by all residents are covered by a TV Licence, you will need to buy your own licence if you bring your own TV or if there is one already in your room or shared kitchen & living area. If you’re unsure, please check with your site team.
For details of licensing requirements regarding catch-up TV and online streaming, please refer to your resident handbook, ask your site team or contact TV Licensing.
Yes – most sites have a secure bike store that is free to use for all residents. You will need to register and tag your bike with the site team when you arrive.
Some of the sites have limited parking, including in some cases disabled parking bays. However, as the locations are generally close to universities and local amenities, a car shouldn't really be necessary. If you do want to arrange parking, speak to the site team as soon as possible - any spaces available are likely to be reserved very quickly.
Sadly, they do not allow pets at sites. However, they make an exception for residents who require the assistance of a trained and registered Service Dog or Assistance Dog.
Any requests for emotional support animals that are prescribed by a licensed mental health professional are assessed on a case by case basis.
Yes, you can specify where you would like your room to be – from those which are still available – at the time you book.
The online booking system will show the gender of those who have already booked a room in your chosen flat, if this information is available.
If you want to make a group booking with people you already know, for more information you can be in touch with amber agent.
Yes. If you’d like to share with friends, you can find and select rooms in the same flat on the booking portal. Alternatively, please speak to a member of the amber team and they will be happy to help you.
Yes, they can often arrange this. Please contact our amber team to see if they have availability to see it is possible to book your room for an early move in.
They offer free dual occupancy across a limited number of their studios where both residents are students.
You'll see the dual occupancy symbol next to the room number if it is available when you select the room via the floorplan. They'll ask for your partner's details during the booking stages. Both you and your partner must sign their tenancy agreement and have student status for the duration of the booking.
If your partner is not a full time student as well then unfortunately they cannot live with them.
No, accommodation is non-smoking. You may smoke outside in designated smoking areas. Please do not smoke anywhere near other residents’ windows, as the unwelcome smell of smoke can drift into their rooms.
Yes, they can arrange temporary storage for possessions you don’t want to take home with you. Just ask your Reception team for details.
No, it’s up to you when you come in. If returning late at night, please respect your fellow residents and keep noise to a minimum between 11pm and 7am.
Yes, the vast majority of their sites have a laundry room where you can wash and dry your clothes. These are operated by an independent provider, Circuit Laundry or Miele. You will need to pay to use the machines via a top-up card or their mobile app.
No, so please bring your own sheets, duvet, pillows, towels etc when you move in – or you may prefer to buy them locally on arrival.
No, drugs are not permitted and prohibited items will be confiscated. The tenancy agreement gives management the right to confiscate substances, including ‘legal highs’ without the consent of the resident.
Your post will be delivered to a lockable post box for your flat. Larger items or those that require a signature on delivery will be retained by Reception. You will be notified if Reception receive an item for you, and you should collect it as soon as possible.
To qualify as a resident for management you must confirm that you are a student at a higher education establishment in the UK.
Their sites are home to an international community of students, often studying at a variety of different institutions, and it’s this diversity which can make living with them such a rewarding experience.
They organise regular social events where you can get to know your fellow residents. You will find posters on site telling you what’s coming up soon – or just ask at Reception.
The safety and security of their residents is their number one priority. All of their sites are fully compliant with current safety standards. Their accommodation has fire alarm systems in place as well as fire prevention equipment, and they carry out regular testing and evacuation drills. Their buildings are also regularly audited by external, independent consultants.
Management has a full-time, highly qualified, Health and Safety team who visit sites regularly. They also use accredited national providers to service and maintain life safety systems. Additionally, all sites have staff present 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
They are continually reviewing their programme of security, fire and safety standards. If you would like further information about their ongoing fire safety programme please read their fire safety update.
Their sites don’t have restaurants or cafeterias, but most sites provide vending machines where you can buy chocolate, crisps, drinks, ice cream and other snacks.
Yes, all their sites are equipped with WiFi, accessible throughout the building at no extra charge. This service is provided by their internet partners, ASK4. If you have any issues with connecting, you can find their contact details in the welcome pack you will receive on arrival.
Your resident handbook contains a list of prohibited items. This includes many items prohibited for fire safety reasons, such as candles, oil burners, gas appliances and fan heaters. Please see the full list below. If you need further guidance on whether an item is permitted or not, please ask your site team before you move in.
No weapons or drugs (including ‘legal highs’) are permitted under any circumstances.
They don’t allow: Candles, fireworks, Chinese lanterns, incense, incense burners, kerosene, petrol, LPG gas and LPG gas appliances, compressed gas and compressed gas appliances, rice cookers (unless CE marked), shisha pipes, gas burners, oil burners, tea lamps, halogen heaters, exposed element heaters, fan heaters, real Christmas trees, mains voltage Christmas lights, portable cooking stoves.
You can see what’s included in your room on the room details page for your management site. Among the things you will need, or may want, to bring are bedding, towels, toiletries, toilet paper, basic kitchen equipment, hangers, and a computer or laptop.
They have compiled a checklist of things you may want to bring - or buy when you arrive.
No, that’s down to you and your flatmates. They’ll keep the common areas of the building, like the social spaces, reception and laundry, clean and tidy.
Many residents put a rota together so each person in the flat does their bit to keep it clean.
Management Student Accommodation is a member of the National Codes of Standards. These are schemes designed to provide a minimum set of professional standards for larger student accommodation providers regarding their accommodation management. This offers residents peace of mind in knowing that they follow professional standards of service.
The codes ensure that residents receive good standards of housing management. Disputes and misunderstandings are reduced, and where problems do occur they are resolved quickly.
For further information, please visit the National Code website.
All management sites have rooms suitable for students with disabilities, including rooms that are fully wheelchair accessible. To check what is available at your child’s chosen site, it’s best to contact that site directly.
They understand that university can be a stressful time for students, and that those living away from home for the first time may encounter difficulties.
Universities undertake the main role in respect of pastoral care, however their site staff are trained to provide an initial level of unobtrusive care and support. Their teams have good relationships with university pastoral care and welfare support services, and will refer students who need additional assistance.
Their online maintenance portal allows students to log a fault at any time and is accessible via their management App or by logging into their management Account.
Unlike many providers, all their maintenance teams are based on site, so they fix most issues within 24 hours. For those they can’t fix ourselves, they use only trusted contractors who go through a vigorous approval process.
They’ve arranged contents insurance for all students who have an management tenancy agreement at no extra cost to them.
Details on what is covered, the policy excess when you want to make a claim and how to make a claim and options to upgrade your cover can be found here.
They offer the following types of accommodation:
En suite rooms – these rooms have a bed, study area with good lighting, storage and an en suite shower room with shower, washbasin and WC. These rooms are located in shared flats, where students share a kitchen and living area with other residents.
These are equipped with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge and freezer, a dining area and lounge. These rooms are popular with new students and encourage social interaction with other residents. Studios – their studios are self-contained, with integrated kitchen facilities and a living area. All have a bed, study area with good lighting, storage and an en suite shower room with shower, washbasin and WC. Studios are popular with students seeking more privacy, but still enjoy the use of all the onsite facilities and social areas.
Apartments – some of their sites also offer self-contained apartments. These have all the facilities of their studios, but with separate bedroom(s) and more living space. These are popular with couples, and friends who want to share accommodation.
No, the sublet are not allowed.
It may be possible to swap or change your room once you have moved in, subject to availability. A room change fee will apply. To find out if it’s possible for you to change room, please speak to the site manager.
To learn more about the deposit requirement, please check the policy section above, or feel free to reach out to your amber agent.
For more details about guarantor requirements, refer to the policy section above or connect with your amber agent.
For more information on payment plans, refer to the policy section above, or contact your amber agent for assistance.
Yes, the property offers free dual occupancy in a limited number of its studios, provided both tenants are full-time students. The property will request details for both tenants during the booking process, and both must sign the tenancy agreement. If the second tenant is not a full-time student, they cannot live in the dual-occupancy studios.
iQ The Mont Edinburgh offers ensuite rooms and a wide range of studio apartments, including Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond studios.
The property is about 0.56 miles from the University of Edinburgh, making it easy for students to commute.
Yes, all rooms are fully furnished with a bed, study desk, storage, and private bathroom or kitchen depending on the room type.
Amenities include social spaces, a cinema room, free gym, high-speed WiFi, and communal areas.
Yes, residents have access to a free on-site gym.
Yes, the property includes social spaces and a cinema room for entertainment and relaxation.
Yes, rent includes WiFi, electricity, heating, and water, helping students manage their living expenses.
iQ The Mont, Edinburgh