Student Housing in Braga

The student atmosphere is vibrant since the university is a popular choice among international students moving to Portugal. Braga was even named the “European Capital of Youth” in 2012.

Looking for accommodation in Braga for students? The city offers a variety of apartments, rooms, and residences, but choosing the best options for you is essential. Here, we outline the important features to consider and offer recommendations for renting safely.

Student rental apartments in Braga

Many students move to this Portuguese city every year and look for furnished apartments that are well priced and conveniently located near their university.

In Braga, you can find studio flats for one person or larger apartments with multiple rooms for sharing with other students. Each apartment varies in features, such as the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and the size of the kitchen and living room. Most apartments include essential appliances like a fridge, washing machine, and oven. You can check all these details on the Erasmus Play search engine and comparator.

Rooms for rent for students in Braga

Most students look for cheap and well-located rental rooms in Braga, making the demand high and the search challenging. To help you find the perfect room, follow these steps:

• Use the Erasmus Play search engine.
• Set your move-in and move-out dates and monthly budget.
• Filter by your preferences and features of the accommodation.
• Compare prices easily from numerous websites.
• Once you find your ideal accommodation, don’t wait and book it safely 100% online before someone else does!

Student accommodation in Braga

Wondering about the best areas to live in Braga as a student? Here are some of the most popular neighbourhoods among students, both for its vibrant environments and proximity to the university:

Apartments for rent in Cividade

Located in the heart of Braga, the Cividade neighbourhood is close to all the main attractions of the city. It offers good public transport connections to the University of Minho’s Gualtar Campus, which is about 30 minutes away by bus.

Renting a studio apartment in the city centre starts at €700 per month, with the average price being around €800 per month.

Apartments in São Vítor

This area lies between the Cividade neighbourhood and the University of Minho. It’s near the entrance to the university’s Gualtar Campus, making it a popular choice among students to look for housing near campus.

The price of an apartment in São Vítor starts at €850 per month for a three-bedroom apartment, ideal for sharing with other students.

Rooms for rent in São José de São Lázaro

São José de São Lázaro is close to the city centre and has excellent bus connections to the University of Minho.

Here, you can find both private and shared rooms. Prices start at €250 per month for a shared room or €230 per month for a small private room in a shared apartment.

Erasmus accommodation near Universidade do Minho

This prestigious university has three different centres in Braga. The rectory and the Convent of the Congregates are located in the city centre, in the Cividade neighbourhood.

The Gualtar Campus, where most of the classes are held, is about 20 minutes away by bus from the city centre. If you choose to rent accommodation in the city centre, you’ll have easy access to this campus as well.

This other article will help you find convenient housing near the University of Minho, while through this link you'll find useful information for international students.

University residences in Braga

The University of Minho provides accommodation options in university residences for students. These residences are usually located in neighbourhoods close to the institution, like those mentioned above.

The price of a shared room starts at €180 per month, while a private room starts at €200 per month and up.

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