Student Housing in Ferrara

The atmosphere for students in Ferrara is usually lively and calm. Although the nightlife is not usually very lively, young international people tend to go to nearby Bologna to enjoy the nightlife that is offered there, since it is about 30 minutes by train. Another advantage that students tend to like a lot is that it is very easy to move around by bicycle it is called the “city of bicycles”.

If you are looking for student accommodation in Ferrara, we suggest that you start as soon as possible. The process can be complicated, that is why we put at your disposal the Erasmus Play search engine, in which you will be able to compare a wide variety of verified accommodations from different online platforms and websites. In addition, when you find the ideal accommodation for you, you will be able to make the reservation with total security and 100% online.

Student apartments for rent in Ferrara

Many students move to Ferrara every year looking for a furnished apartment, with an affordable price and well located, meaning, close to the university. In Ferrara, there are offers of studio flats for one person or flats with more than one room that you can share with other students who move there. Each apartment differs in the features it offers, such as the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and the size of the kitchen and living room. Of course, they generally include basic appliances such as a refrigerator, washing machine and oven. You will be able to see all these details in the Erasmus Play housing search engine.

The cost of a studio flat usually has a minimum of € 700 per month and can amount to approximately € 1500. On the other hand, the price of an apartment with more rooms to share ranges from € 1000 onwards for a two-bedroom apartment and approximately € 1500 for a three-bedroom apartment.

Student room for rent in Ferrara

A large part of the students who come to this Italian city chooses to live in a room in an apartment shared with other students. This alternative has many advantages for young people. First of all, it is cheaper than looking for a complete apartment on your own, since the cost of rent and bills are divided among all. In addition, it is more fun than living alone, being able to meet people and share the experience more closely with your roommates who will surely become your family.

The price of a room for rent for students in Ferrara depends on characteristics such as the location of the apartment, but keep in mind that it goes from € 230 per month onwards and that the average is € 310 per month.

Student accommodation in Ferrara

In this section, we will advise you on some of the best neighbourhoods to live in Ferrara if you are a student, both because of its location near the university and the places where students go the most during their leisure time.

Apartments for rent in the historic centre of Ferrara

The old town is the centre of the city. As you might expect, most of the important historical sites are located here, as well as restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues frequented by students. Several faculties of the University of Ferrara are located in the historic centre.

Apartments in Il Giardino

The Quartiere Giardino is next to the historic centre of Ferrara, to the west. It has several interesting sites in the city, such as the Aqueduct of Ferrara, the Paolo Mazza stadium and the famous Corso Vittorio Veneto. This neighbourhood is also close to Ferrara's central train station.

Rooms for rent in the north of the centre of Ferrara

The area to the north of the historic centre can also be considered the centre of the city, due to the proximity between the two areas. Several of the university's faculties are located here. In addition, from here there is easy access to the green lung of the city, the G. Bassani Urban Park.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of Ferrara

This institution, called in Italian “Università degli Studi di Ferrara”, has a wide variety of faculties located in different areas of the city. Most of the buildings are located in the centre of Ferrara, so they can be easily reached from all over the city. The Scientific Pole, which has, for example, the Faculty of Physics and Engineering, is located in the Arginone area, on the other side of the Burana Canal from the city centre. The Department of Biotechnology can be located in the furthest building, about 30 minutes away by public transport.

University residence in Ferrara

In this Italian city, there are several residences for students, although this is not usually the preferred alternative for young internationals who go on Erasmus to Ferrara. However, if you want to go to a residence, remember to compare the characteristics of each one, especially the location.

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