Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Lausanne

Lausanne is a city located on Lake Geneva in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, in the west of the country and the canton of Vaud. It's steeped in history, with a medieval old town and several notable buildings and monuments. It is also known for being the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee.

You might be wondering, “what is life like for a student in Lausanne?” We inform you that it is usually a very fun place, with a wide variety of activities to do. Students from previous years says that the nightlife is very varied and entertaining, that there are many bars and clubs, and that it is also a city where you will be able to do variety of sports. The student associations also organize many events throughout the year, including trips and parties for young people.

If you are looking for student accommodation in Lausanne, we recommend that you do so well in advance. The cost is often very high, and accommodations with a good price, location, and good features tend to rent out quickly.

Student apartments for rent in Lausanne

Are you looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Lausanne? You have to bear in mind that the cost of apartments in this Swiss city is usually very high, so if you want to find a cheap one, you will have to search long in advance. We recommend that you do it in the Erasmus Play housing search engine, in which you will be able to compare the available apartments viewing all their images, prices, locations and characteristics.

The price of studio flats, with capacity for one or two people, usually goes from € 2,400 onwards. As for the apartments to share between several students, they usually start from € 2,260 for one with three rooms. Keep in mind that in this last option the price is divided between everyone who lives there, so it will generally be much cheaper than renting a studio apartment.

Student room for rent in Lausanne

Most of the accommodation offered in this Swiss city are rooms in shared flats. And it is usually the preferred option for students who go for their Erasmus to Lausanne, since it allows them to share the experience more closely with other international students. which enriches their experience. In addition, the price is cheaper than renting a complete apartment, so you will be able to save on monthly rental expenses.

The price of rooms in shared flats in Lausanne usually goes from € 680 onwards and can go up to € 1400 per month depending on its characteristics and its location.

As you can imagine, the cost of living in Lausanne is high, so the prices of renting accommodation are also high, which is why most students prefer to rent a room as it is the cheapest option.

Student accommodation in Lausanne

The best features of accommodation in Lausanne are usually located in the city center and its surrounding area. Here are the most convenient neighbourhoods in Lausanne to live as a student or young professional:

Apartments for rent in the center of Lausanne

This area of ​​the city, called “Cité” in French, has majority of the most visited places of interest in the city, such as monuments, museums, shops and some bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

Apartments in Ouchy

The Ouchy area is located on the shores of Lake Geneva, on the other side of Lausanne's central train station from the city centre. It has a port, several parks, museums and other places of interest.

Rooms for Rent in Valentin

This neighbourhoodod, next to Borde and Stade, stretches north of the centre of Lausanne. Here there are also several restaurants, bars and cafes that students usually go to, as well as several gardens and parks to enjoy.

Erasmus accommodation near the universities of Lausanne

In this city, several university institutions received Erasmus students, but the ones that host the most are:

University of Lausanne (UNIL)

This institution has a large campus where Most of its faculties are located, located in Dorigny, on the outskirts of the city and on the shores of Lake Geneva. The Faculty of Biology and Medicine has two different locations: one in Bugnon next to the Lausanne University Hospital and the other in Epalinges, north of the city. In the latter, you can also find the Department of Biochemistry.

Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL)

Its name in French is “Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne” and it has a unique campus where all its faculties are located. This campus is located next to the University of Lausanne, west of the city center. Both institutions share the sports centre, located on the shores of Lake Geneva.

University residence in Lausanne

In Lausanne, you will find a wide variety of residences in which to request your place if it is your preferred accommodation. In them, you will find different types of accommodation available, including single rooms, rooms in shared flats, studio flats and apartments shared between several students. The cost is usually between € 480 and € 1050 per month, always depending on the type of accommodation you choose.

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