Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Ghent

Ghent has everything you could ask for in a city where you will live for a few months of your life. It receives thousands of students each year from all over the world and its university has great prestige within the educational community. If this is your chosen destination, let us tell you everything you need to know about renting flats, apartments and rooms for students in Ghent.

With this guide, we are not only going to help you differentiate the different types of accommodation, but we also provide you with a free accommodation search engine so that you can find your accommodation easily. Erasmus Play has a large number of student accommodations in Ghent, which have been verified so that the reservation is secure.

Student apartments for rent in Ghent

One of the options you have available to look for is student rental apartments. Finding an apartment for rent is somewhat more expensive, especially since there is less demand. 

If the trip is not done alone but more companions or friends go, you can look for the option of finding complete accommodation with different rooms. Surely the monthly amount is high, but you must bear in mind that you are going to distribute the expenses among those who are going to share the apartment.

Prices will vary according to the area and can cost from 700-800 euros per month, up to 1000 and 1200 if we want to locate in the centre of the city. That will depend on whether you want to have everything closer or if you do not mind sacrificing that distance to the centre to save some money on the monthly rent.

Student room for rent in Ghent

Student rooms for rent in Ghent are much more common and there is a greater variety. The average price is not that it is extremely cheap but if we compare it with other European cities, the truth is that they are not bad at all. The average can be around € 400 per month, depending on the location and qualities of the property.

In our search engine, you can find slightly cheaper rooms, from €375 and we remind you that we always offer verified accommodation. Sharing a flat can be quite an experience, especially if you have to live with people of other nationalities and cultures, from which you can enrich yourself a lot.

Student accommodation in Ghent

In Ghent, it is the same as in most cities and the accommodation will be more or less expensive depending on its location concerning the city centre. We know that it is a matter of taste but, we recommend that you do not worry too much about the location because Ghent is very well connected and even by bicycle you can get everywhere.

However, we are going to leave you a series of neighbourhoods and districts of Ghent where it is highly recommended to live, either because of its qualities, location, price, etc.

Apartments for rent in Veldstraat

The Veldstraat area is very popular as the University of Ghent is nearby. It is a part of a large avenue and there you can find renowned museums and palaces. You have many places of interest close by and it is not far from the city centre, so you can count on freedom of movement and have all services close by.

Apartments in Ledeberg

Ledeberg is a neighbourhood away from the centre but you can access it in just 5 minutes if you use public transport. It is a place full of life, with a young atmosphere and where you can find its famous market. The location is fantastic and the prices of accommodation in this area are cheaper than if we choose to settle in the city centre.

Rooms for rent in Barrio de las Artes

The one known as Barrio de las Artes is another of the locations that we are going to recommend. It is located between the historic centre and the Sint Pieters train station. Here we find a large number of museums and buildings of interest. It is a place with good communications, wide streets and green areas where you can relax and escape the bustle of the city.

Erasmus accommodation in central Ghent

The city centre is full of life and a lot of youth, so it can be a great option to establish your Erasmus accommodation in Ghent. Of course, you should bear in mind that the prices in this area are much higher, but in return, you can have everything you need at your fingertips without the need for public transport.

University residence in Ghent

In Ghent, there are residences for students and university students, both public and private. You will have to request your place well in advance to get one. There are different options and all of them with different prices and amenities. If this is your option, we recommend that you carefully analyze the pros and cons of the different student residences that are available in Ghent.

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