Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Jyväskylä

If you’re going on Erasmus to this Finnish city, you’re probably wondering how to find student accommodation in Jyväskylä. After reading this article you’ll be able to answer that question and many others about accommodation in this Finnish city!

Known as the "City of Light" and located in the heart of Finland, Jyväskylä is noted for its impressive architecture and beautiful lakes, offering a unique natural environment. It boasts a balanced mix of modernity and tradition, with a charming historical centre and a lively student life. The local community is welcoming and English is widely spoken among the locals, so international students usually have no trouble integrating. The parks and green spaces offer opportunities to relax, while cultural and sporting events provide options for socialising and exploring authentic Finnish life. Moreover, the University of Jyväskylä is internationally recognized for its high-quality education! Let’s get on with it.

Student apartments for rent in Jyväskylä

Among the rental apartments that you can find in this Finnish city, you’ll find both studio apartments (all of it for you) or flats with several rooms to share with other students. The second alternative is usually the most chosen by young people, as this allows the cost of the monthly rent to be cheaper than facing the whole rent by yourself.

In order to choose between apartments, we suggest you pay attention to all the features it has. All of them have a kitchen, living room and bathroom, but they can also offer a terrace or a garden to enjoy on sunny days. Some apartments even have saunas to enjoy! Take the opportunity to enjoy this custom of Finnish culture.

Student rooms for rent in Jyväskylä

There are usually a lot of rooms for rent for students in Jyväskylä, so you’ll most probably be able to find the ideal one for you. However, being the preferred alternative by students to live during Erasmus, it’s advisable that you start your search as soon as possible.

That the price of the rooms depends, on the one hand, on the size of the room and what it includes, which is usually at least a bed, a desk and a closet for clothes. On the other hand, the cost contemplates what the apartment or residence of which the room is part offers. You also have to pay attention to check if it already includes all the expenses of the monthly services or if you have to add something at the end of the month.

Student accommodation in Jyväskylä

The following are some of the preferred neighbourhoods by local and international students to live in this Finnish city:

Flats for rent in Keskusta (Jyväskylä city centre)

In small cities, such as Jyväskylä, it’s always a good idea to live in the city centre, as it’s usually the liveliest area of the city. Moreover, the campuses of the various institutions that are present in the city are either in Keskusta or in surrounding neighbourhoods, so it’s usually very well connected to the universities.

Apartments in Äijälä and Väinölä

Another option is to look in neighbourhoods that are located a little bit further from the city centre, such as Äijälä and Väinölä. In these areas, the cost of rent is cheaper than in central neighbourhoods, so it’s ideal if you don’t want to invest so much money in accommodation. There are also very good bus connections during the day, and you can reach the University and leisure sites in about half an hour by bus.

Rooms for rent in Taulumäki

This area is located north of the city centre, approximately 10 minutes by bus. It’s a residential neighbourhood with green areas, a beach and some restaurants. It’s a popular choice for students of the Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, as its campus is located right there.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of Jyväskylä

This institution has three campuses that are very close to each other, all in neighbourhoods around the centre of the Finnish city. For this reason, some of the areas that students tend to choose to live in close proximity to this institution are Keskusta, Seminaarinkatu and Ylistönmäki. Depending on the campus you go to, the best neighbourhood to live in for you.

Student residences in Jyväskylä

There are a lot of student residences in this Finnish city. Most of them are run by the organisation called KOAS (Central Finland Student Housing Foundation), although you will also find some private ones. However, keep in mind that the type of accommodation offered in student residences is usually studio apartments, and that the number of places offered to international students is limited. So, if this is your preferred type of accommodation, you should look well in advance.

Frequently asked questions about studying in Jyväskylä

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