Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Alcorcón

Alcorcón is a municipality of the Autonomous Community of Madrid that is located only 16 kilometres away from the Spanish capital. Being a smaller city, the atmosphere is calmer and less chaotic, but that does not mean that it has fewer attractions for the inhabitants. In Alcorcón, you will be able to enjoy a varied gastronomic and cultural offer. In addition, there are many green spaces and areas where you can play sports and walk in peace.

The student atmosphere in Alcorcón is very good, concentrating especially on the neighbourhoods most chosen by young people to live in, such as Las Retamas. Likewise, in your free time, you will also be able to enjoy everything Madrid has to offer since it is only 40 minutes away by public transport.

Surely you are wondering, how much does it cost to live in Alcorcón for students? The cost of living in this Madrid city is lower than in the Spanish capital since rental and leisure prices are usually much cheaper.

Student apartments for rent in Alcorcón

In this Spanish city, there are usually not many offers of complete apartments for rent so, if this is what you prefer, we recommend that you start your search well in advance and that, When you find the ideal one for you, do not hesitate to rent it. In the Erasmus Play search engine, you will be able to see all the verified apartments available from different online platforms and websites, as well as compare their characteristics, their prices and their locations.

In Alcorcón, the apartments for rent for students are generally studio type. The price is highly dependent on the location. For example, a studio apartment in the centre has a price of around € 1000 per month and one in a nearby neighbourhood is around € 430 per month.

Student room for rent in Alcorcón

Are you looking for a room for students in Alcorcón? Most of the rooms that you will find in this Spanish city are furnished, that is, they have a bed, wardrobe and desk. However, they do not always include all those details, so pay attention to the description and characteristics of each accommodation when looking for it. They may also have details that differentiate the rooms, such as a balcony or television. In the Erasmus Play search engine, you will be able to see all these characteristics, as well as those of the entire apartment, to which you also have to pay attention.

In general, the average price of a room in a shared apartment is € 320 per month. The minimum is usually around € 240 per month and the maximum is € 500.

Student accommodation in Alcorcón

Below we will advise you on which are the most chosen neighbourhoods by international and Spanish students who move to live their Erasmus experience in Alcorcón.

Apartments for rent in Las Retamas

This neighbourhood is located south of the city centre and next to the Parque Oeste area, where the Rey Juan Carlos University campus is located. Another advantage that it presents is that in this area you can find the Renfe Las Retamas station, which connects with Madrid and other nearby major cities. In this neighbourhood, a studio apartment has an average price of € 430 per month.

Rooms in apartments in the centre of Alcorcón

In the centre of the city is where most of the leisure places such as restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment spaces such as theatres are concentrated. Here you can also find the Central train station that connects with the capital and is about 20 minutes on foot or by transport from the university campus.

Rooms for rent in San José de Valderas

This neighbourhood is located north of Alcorcón and has one of the green lungs of the city, Lisbon Park. Here there are also museums, different bars and restaurants that students usually go to in their spare time. In San José de Valderas a room has a price ranging from € 280 per month onwards.

Erasmus accommodation near the universities of Alcorcón

These are the two universities in the Spanish city that receive the most Erasmus students:

Rey Juan Carlos University

The Alcorcón campus of this institution houses the faculties of Health Sciences, Sciences, Legal and Social Law and the Higher Technical School of Telecommunications Engineering. It is located in the Parque Oeste area, west of the city centre. This last neighbourhood is a good option to find accommodation, since it is approximately 20 minutes on foot, always depending on the location of the apartment.

San Pablo University - CEU

In Alcorcón is the Montepríncipe Campus of this university. It has the faculties of Pharmacy, Medicine and the Higher Polytechnic School. The campus is located in Montepríncipe, urbanization that is about 40 minutes away by public transport from Alcorcón. We recommend that you choose accommodations that are close to the Puerta del Sur or Joaquín Vilumbrales metro stops to have easy access to transportation to campus.

University residence for students in Alcorcón

This option is one of the least chosen by international students who move to Alcorcón since there are not many options. As an alternative, young people often choose rooms in shared flats where they can also live the experience up close with other students.

Frequently Asked Questions about living in Alcorcón

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