Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Brescia

Brescia is located in the north of Italy, in the Lombardy region and at the foot of the Alps. It has several attractive sites, both within the city and in the surroundings, including the famous Lago di Garda and Lake Iseo, forests and mountains. Within the city, there is even an area of ​​Roman monuments that were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. When it comes to climate, summers are usually quite hot and long and winter is usually cold, humid and rainy.

The student atmosphere is very dynamic, with movement at all hours of the day. In addition, in Brescia, there are some options to go out at night, but the preferred one for students (especially on weekends) is usually to take a train to Milan (less than an hour) and go out to party there.

Are you looking for student accommodation in Brescia? In this article, we tell you everything you have to take into account, but we anticipate that the cheapest option is usually to live about 10 or 15 minutes away by public transport from the centre.

Student apartments for rent in Brescia 

In this Italian city, you will find a wide variety of student apartments for rent. There are flats with several rooms to share with other young people (some can have up to 10 rooms) and other types of studios for 1, 2 or 3 people. Most of the apartments for rent in Brescia are renovated and furnished with the basic furniture and appliances for a living.

The price of an apartment varies greatly by its location. For example, a studio apartment in a remote neighbourhood of the city can cost € 220 per month. On the other hand, an apartment of the same type but with a central location can reach € 1,300. Luckily, you can find many cheap apartment options near metro or bus stations with lines that lead directly to the city centre.

Student room for rent in Brescia

Renting a room in an apartment shared with other students is one of the preferred options for young internationals moving to Brescia.

The minimum monthly cost of a room is usually around € 350 per month, the average being generally € 410. The price can go up to € 600 per month, but most of these include the costs of electricity, water, Internet services, etc. This means that, when you see the price of a room, you have to check if these expenses are already included in the monthly payment or if you have to add an extra amount.

Student accommodation in Brescia 

Here are some of the areas most chosen by international students who come to live their Erasmus experience in Brescia.

Apartments for rent in the Historic Center

This central neighbourhood has many advantages: it is close to the main university campus, many of the places of interest, the central train station and some green areas. Of course, keep in mind that here the prices are usually a little higher.

Apartments in Borgo Trento 

Located to the north of the historic city centre, Borgo Trento is located between the main campus and the medical campus. For this reason, many international students stay here and the atmosphere is very lively.

Rooms for rent in Sant'Eustacchio 

This neighbourhood is located just a few minutes walk from the city centre. It is located next to Borgo Trento and has the park called Campo Marte, where different events are held throughout the year and where you will be able to go out to exercise or take a walk.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of Brescia 

This university (in Italian “Università Degli Studi di Brescia”) has a main campus located in the city centre. Classes for various careers, such as Economics, Business and Law, are taught there. For their part, careers related to Medicine are located in a building a little further from the city, in the Mompiano neighbourhood. To find accommodation near the University of Brescia, we recommend that you identify the metro and bus stops near the campus and choose accommodation with good connections.

University residence in Brescia 

The university offers students several residences suitable for different people. For example, one of them is intended only for women and mainly for Economics and Business Administration courses, since it is located in the centre of the city. Another of them is nearby, but it is only for boys. There is also a mixed residence which is the newest and furthest from the city, close to faculties such as Engineering and Medicine.

Places in these residences are assigned by the university itself and the price for a room is usually around € 300 per month, although it always depends on the type of room and the residence itself.

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