Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Gdynia

This port city is located on the Baltic Sea coast of Poland, in the north of the country. It stands out for its monuments and modern buildings since much of the city was destroyed during the Second World War. Gdynia is part of the “Tricity” or the “Triójmiasto” together with the nearby cities of Gdansk and Sopot. It has beaches and other attractions for students, although to go out at night some young people prefer to go to Sopot, which has a more lively nightlife.

Surely you are wondering, how much does it cost to live in Gdynia for students? Generally, the monthly budget of young people who move to live their Erasmus experience depends on the price of the accommodation they book. For example, if you choose to share an apartment with other students, your monthly budget will be much lower than if you choose a complete apartment for yourself. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know to find your ideal apartment quickly and easily. We also put at your disposal the Erasmus Play housing search engine, in which you will be able to compare different flats, rooms and residences available for students in Gdynia.

Student apartments for rent in Gdynia

In Gdynia, you will find two types of student apartments: studio type (with capacity for one or two people) and with several rooms to share between several students. All available flats are usually furnished and have basic appliances, such as heating, oven, refrigerator and washing machine.

As a general rule, studio flats have a higher price, since both the rental cost and the utility bills will be borne by you. On the other hand, in shared flats, these expenses are divided among everyone who lives in the apartment.

Normally, a studio apartment has an average price of € 550 per month, while an apartment to share between several students usually costs around € 800 per month for a two-bedroom apartment.

Student room for rent in Gdynia

This is often the preferred accommodation alternative for international students moving to Gdynia for their Erasmus. Most of the rooms available correspond to individual rooms, although there may also be some shared rooms.

In general, all rooms are furnished with a bed, bedding, wardrobe and desk, that is, with everything necessary for students. However, we recommend that you pay attention to the characteristics of each room and the apartment in which they are located since each one can present different details.

As a reference, the price of a room in a shared flat range from € 140 onwards, and can go up to € 400 per month. However, the average cost is around € 250 per month for a single room.

Student accommodation in Gdynia

When looking for accommodation in a new city, it can always be overwhelming not knowing which area to do so. To make your search easier, below we will inform you on which are some of the most chosen neighbourhoods by international students and the characteristics for which they stand out.

Apartments for rent in the centre of Gdynia

This area, called Śródmieście in Polish, has most of the most frequented attractions and entertainment by young people. It also has good communication with the rest of the city, as well as access to the beach and the port.

Apartments in Działki Leśne

The Działki Leśne neighbourhood extends to the other side of the Gdynia central railway station from the city centre. It is very convenient, especially for those students who are going to have classes at the Gdynia University of Business and Administration since its campus is located there.

Rooms for rent in Grabówek

This area is quieter than those mentioned above and has access to natural areas, making it ideal if you prefer this lifestyle. However, you will also be able to reach the city centre quickly, as well as the various universities in Gdynia. Likewise, the Maritime University of Gdynia has its campus in Grabówek.

Erasmus accommodation near the universities of Gdynia

The following are some of the universities most chosen by students who move to live their Erasmus experience in Gdynia.

University of Business and Administration (UBA)

The campus of This institution is located near the city centre, in the Działki Leśne district, next to the Gdynia central train station. For this reason, the most convenient areas to live for students are the city centre and Działki Leśne.

Maritime University of Gdynia

This university, called “Uniwersytet Morski w Gdyni” in Polish, has its campus in the area from Grabówek of Gdynia, west of the city centre. The most chosen areas to live by the young people who are going to study at this institution are the neighbourhoods of Grabówek and Śródmieście.

Student residence in Gdynia

In this Polish city, you will find a small offer of university residences in which you will be able to apply for a place if you want. However, this type of accommodation is not usually the most preferred by international youth, since there are not many places and the facilities are not usually in the best conditions. As an alternative, consider renting a room in a shared apartment, where you will also be able to live with other students.

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