Student Housing in Como

This Italian city receives many Erasmus students every year thanks to the quality of its university. Because of this, there is usually a great variety of activities to do in Como, both during the day and at night.

One of the questions that international students ask the most when planning their Erasmus in the city of Como is, how much does living cost in Como for young people? This depends both on your lifestyle (outings, activities, trips, food, etc.) and the accommodation you choose for your stay in the city. In this article, we will tell you everything you have to take into account when looking for accommodation in Como, so that you can easily find the ideal one for you.

Student apartments for rent in Como

Are you looking for a cheap apartment for students in Como? Know that you will find two different options: apartments with several rooms to share with other students and studio flats with capacity for one or two people (ideally for couples). The apartments are generally furnished and have basic appliances, such as a refrigerator, oven, microwave, washing machine, etc. However, each of them differs in the details they present, so we recommend that you take a good look at each ad and choose the apartment that best suits your preferences.

As a reference, the cost of a studio apartment usually starts at € 1,300 per month and that of an apartment with two or more rooms starts at € 600 per month.

Student room for rent in Como

Are you looking for a cheap room for students in Como? In this city, you will find both individual and shared rooms. Normally, both options have everything necessary for each student, such as a bed, a wardrobe, and a desk with a chair. One of the characteristics that you have to pay special attention to is the price, especially in the case of shared rooms, since you have to check if the price shown is per person or for the entire room. It is generally per person, but it can vary.

The cost of a single room in Como has an average price of around € 350 per month, and a shared room usually goes from € 290 per person onwards.

Student accommodation in Como

Despite being a small city, there are several convenient areas in Como that you can consider when looking for accommodation as a student, both for its location in the city and for what it offers to young people. In this section we will tell you which are some of the most chosen areas:

Apartments for rent at the centre of Como

Living in the centre of the city is always a good idea since most of the places of interest are concentrated here and so are the leisure activities for national and international young people. From here you will also be able to quickly access the different faculties of the university.

Apartments in Como Borghi

In this area, which is very close to the city centre, you can find one of Como’s main train stations. This neighbourhood is suitable especially for those students who go to the Faculties of Chemistry, Law, Economy, and Culture of the University of Insubria.

Rooms for rent in Lora

Lora is located a little further from the city centre, although it has a good public transport connection. In general, the rental cost is usually a little cheaper than in the more central neighbourhoods of Como.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of Insubria

This institution, called “Università degli Studi dell'Insubria” in Italian, has one of its campuses in the city of Como. The faculties of this university are located in different buildings spread over the city. For example, the Faculties of Chemistry and those of Law, Economy and Culture have their buildings in different areas of Como Borghi. Conveniently, you will have to identify in which area of ​​the city your faculty is located to determine the most convenient neighbourhoods in which to live.

University residence in Como

The University of Insubria offers students three different residences to live in. Of course, pay attention to the periods that are given for the accommodation request, since it usually opens in summer and places are easily sold out. As an alternative, students often choose a room in a private shared flat, where they can also share the experience with other young people.

Frequently asked questions about studying in Como