Are there any alternatives of "Student accommodation prices have risen sharply this year."

 You're right to look for alternatives! While "Student accommodation prices have risen sharply this year" is perfectly clear, varying your language makes your writing more engaging and precise.

Here are some alternatives, categorized by the nuance they convey:

Focusing on the Increase:

• Student housing costs have soared this year. (Emphasizes a very rapid and high increase.)

• The cost of student lodging has skyrocketed in the past year. (Similar to "soared," suggesting an incredibly rapid and dramatic rise.)

• Student accommodation fees have surged in the current year. (Indicates a strong, sudden increase.)

• There's been a significant increase in student accommodation prices this year. (More formal and slightly less dramatic than "sharply risen," but still strong.)

• Student living expenses, particularly for housing, have climbed steeply this year. (Visually suggests an upward trend.)

• We've seen a dramatic rise in student accommodation prices over the last year. (Highlights the impactful nature of the increase.)

• Student rental costs have gone up considerably this year. (More conversational.)

• The price of student housing has escalated this year. (Suggests a gradual but continuous and perhaps worrying increase.)

• Student accommodation rates have jumped significantly this year. (Implies a sudden and noticeable increase.)

Focusing on the Impact/Situation:

• Students are facing much higher accommodation costs this year. (Emphasizes the burden on students.)

• The price of securing student housing has become substantially more expensive this year. (Highlights the increased expense.)

• This year has seen a considerable hike in student accommodation prices. (More informal, but effective.)

• Affordable student housing is even harder to find this year due to price increases. (Focuses on the outcome of the increase.)

• The financial burden of student accommodation has intensified this year. (More abstract, focusing on the difficulty.)

Using Different Nouns for "Accommodation":

• Student housing costs have increased significantly.

• Student rental rates have jumped.

• The price of student lodging has soared.

• Student digs (informal, UK) are now much more expensive.

Combining elements for richer sentences:

• "The soaring cost of student housing is creating a significant challenge for university applicants this year."

• "Students are grappling with substantially higher accommodation fees this academic year."

• "A dramatic surge in student rental prices has been observed over the past twelve months."

Choose the alternative that best fits the tone and specific nuance you want to convey!