Study in Italy: Housing & Living Costs

Student housing in Italy is often managed by the international office at your university. These accommodation offices provide information on renting apartments, which are generally cheaper than the cost of finding housing on the private market in Italy. Contact your institution to confirm any housing guarantees they offer for international students, as they may be more accessible than tackling the private rental market. Typically, housing guarantees are only for students coming from outside the EU.

On the private market, it's common that students rent a room rather than a whole apartment and share it with other students. Student housing in Italy is more expensive in bigger cities and can range anywhere from €300-600 a month, depending on the size and location in relation to the city center and how far you are from campus.

For a fee, accommodation information can also be found with real estate agencies. For students who want to make their own accommodation arrangements without the help of a real estate agent, they can use online portals. The minimum rental period for most accommodation in Italy is one year, but student accommodation in furnished rooms is usually available for shorter periods.

Start exploring your accommodation options with the online housing portals below!

Housing Portals

HousingAnywhere is partnered with 170+ universities across 65 countries to help their students find accommodation abroad. In addition, they incentivize students to sublet their rooms and apartments to incoming students whilst they are away. Find affordable accommodation in Florence, Pisa, Rome and Turin.

Uniplaces is a housing portal that offers a fresh approach to booking student accommodation online. It’s fast to book, safe to pay, and lets you browse through thousands of trusted properties in Europe’s best student cities, including Bologna, Milan and Rome.

Living Costs in Italy 

Like in most European countries, the cost of living in Italy is dependent on where you’re studying. Urban centers like Rome, Milan and Florence tend to mean higher costs, while smaller university towns like Trento may be friendlier for your piggy bank.

If you’re struggling to discern the living costs in different cities in Italy, use this handy comparison calculator!

We’ve averaged out some of the most common costs students incur in their day-to-days, to help you plan out the all-important student budget. Planning is key, and by having a well-planned budget you’ll feel less overwhelmed when it comes to keeping track of money matters.