Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Ankara

Ankara is located in the centre of Turkey, in the region of Anatolia. It is a cosmopolitan city that has a multitude of places to visit, both historical, cultural and entertainment sites. You might think that Istanbul is the capital of Turkey, right? News flash, Istanbul is not the capital of Turkey! Ankara is the capital city of Turkey, although it is the second-largest city in the country, behind Istanbul.

Living in this city you will immerse yourself in a different culture since it is located in the region of Turkey that belongs to the Asian continent. You will be able to enjoy its unique way of life, with its people, its traditions and its delicious cuisine.

Are you looking for cheap student accommodation in Ankara? This Turkish city receives thousands of international and local students every year because it has a large number of universities. We suggest you do your research and book your accommodation well in advance, because options with good features, price and location tend to sell out quickly as the start of classes nears.

Student apartments for rent in Ankara

Are you looking for a cheap apartment for students in Ankara? We tell you that this is usually a difficult task because apartments with a good price and location tend to rent out quickly. For this reason, if your preferred option is to rent a complete apartment, we suggest that you start your search as soon as possible and that you be attentive to the new apartments that are made available for rent. In addition, from Erasmus Play we make it easier: we put at your disposal the housing comparator in which you will be able to see the different verified apartments from various online platforms and housing companies.

The cost of a studio apartment is usually more expensive than that of a multi-room apartment. So that you have it as a reference, a studio flat can go between € 200-300 per month and an apartment to share usually costs € 400 per month, to be divided among the roommates.

Student room for rent in Ankara

This alternative is usually the most popular among young internationals who come to live their Erasmus experience in Ankara. Most of the rooms have everything a student needs such as bed, bedding, wardrobe and desk. However, keep in mind that each apartment differs in the characteristics it offers so, in addition to seeing what the room has, it is convenient that you pay attention to the details of the apartment itself.

As a reference, the price of a room usually goes from € 250 onwards and can go up to € 300 per month.

Student accommodation in Ankara

Ankara is a large city, so consider the following neighbourhoods when looking for accommodation. They are some of the preferred areas for young internationals to look for accommodation every year.

Apartments for rent at 100. Yil 

This is a student neighbourhood that is usually full of international students every year. Thanks to this, here you will find a wide variety of affordable restaurants, entertainment and shops for young people.

Apartments in Dikimevi 

Dikimevi is located east of the city centre, very close to Ankara's most prominent sites. It welcomes many students as most of the transport lines are accessible from this neighbourhood, allowing easy access to all the city's universities.

Rooms for rent in Kizilay 

This area is part of the city centre, located to the south of it. It is a centre that brings together several companies and businesses, as well as shopping centres and stores. In Kizilay there is also a wide variety of dining options such as restaurants, bars and cafes. From here you will be able to easily reach the central neighbourhoods of Ankara and enjoy the nightlife.

Erasmus accommodation near the universities of Ankara 

These are some of the institutions in the Turkish city that receive most students every year:

Bilkent University

The campus of this institution is to the southwest of the centre of Ankara and there you can find all the departments. It has a good bus connection with the city centre.

Ankara University 

This institution was the first higher-level institution to be opened in Turkey. It has several campuses in the city where its faculties are located, although most of them are in the centre of Ankara.

Middle East Technical University (METU)

This prestigious university has a large campus located southwest of central Ankara. It is connected by different public transport routes, so you will be able to have good access to this university from different neighbourhoods of the city.

University residence in Ankara 

When it comes to student residences, each university offers places in different buildings in the city. The residences can be public or private. The public ones are usually cheaper but have fewer places, so it is more difficult to find a place in them.

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