Living in Italy
Accommodation: residences, shared flats & rent
Where students live and how much rent costs in different cities.
Options
- DSU / Regional residences – cheapest; allocated with the regional scholarship.
- University or private student residences.
- Shared flat (single or double room) – the most common choice.
- Temporary stay first (hostel / Airbnb) and search on arrival.
Approximate monthly rent for a single room
- Milan: €600–900
- Rome, Bologna, Florence: €450–700
- Turin, Padua, Pavia, Pisa, Trento: €350–550
- Genoa, Parma, Verona, Siena: €300–450
- South & islands (Naples, Palermo, Catania, Messina, Cosenza): €200–350
- Small cities (Camerino, Macerata, Cassino, Teramo): €180–300
Websites
- Spotahome, HousingAnywhere, Uniplaces (verified listings).
- Idealista, Immobiliare.it, Subito.it (local listings).
- Facebook groups of your university / city – beware of scams.
Avoid scams
- Never pay before seeing the room (video call at least) or signing a contract.
- Ask for a registered contract (contratto registrato) – needed for residence and permit.
- The deposit is usually 1–2 months.
Official links
Rules and fees change every year. Always confirm on the official websites linked above.
Next guide
How to apply for the regional scholarship (DSU) →