Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Lecce

Lecce is a city in south-eastern Italy, in the Apulia region. It is a small but university city, so it is perfect for students. It is a safe and fun city, where you will be able to enjoy a wide range of leisure activities. Also, you will be able to travel to nearby areas that have beaches and nature.

In this article, we tell you everything you have to consider if you are looking for student accommodation in Lecce. You will surely find it easy if you follow our advice!

Student apartments for rent in Lecce

If the idea is to rent a complete apartment for yourself, in Lecce you will have the possibility of renting small studio flats or apartments with more rooms to share with other students. Pay attention to the characteristics of each floor since, in addition to being furnished and having the basic appliances, they usually have spaces that differentiate them, such as a balcony, terrace and/or pool.

About an apartment with several rooms to share, the price starts from € 500, generally for one with two rooms, and the maximum is usually € 640 per month for one with three rooms. A studio apartment goes from € 450 onwards. Of course, remember that many of the prices do not include utility bills, such as water, electricity, internet, etc., so you will have to add a small amount to calculate the total that you are going to pay per month.

Student room for rent in Lecce

Are you looking for a cheap room for students in this Italian city? You have to know that some rooms are single and others are shared, with two single beds. The cost ranges from € 120 onwards, but remember that in shared rooms the price is per person, you do not have to divide it by two.

The price depends both on the characteristics of the room and the apartment itself, as well as the location where you can find it. Generally, the rooms are fully furnished, so you will not have to worry about buying any additional appliances, although they may differ in the details they offer. Most include a bed, bedding, wardrobe and desk for each of those who will sleep there.

Student accommodation in Lecce

Verified accommodation in this Italian city is usually located in the centre or the surrounding area. Next, we are going to inform you about the most convenient neighbourhoods to live in as an international student in Lecce:

Apartments for rent in Rudiae - San Pío

This area is located to the west of the historic centre of the city, on the other side of Via Egidio Reale. Therefore, it is close to the centre of Lecce where you spend a lot of free time as a student. It is also just a few minutes others are walks from the central train station, Parco di Belloluogo and several university faculties.

Apartments in the Mazzini neighbourhood

Mazzini is a neighbourhood located next to the historic centre, on the highway that surrounds the centre of Lecce. It is part of the city centre, so it has several restaurants, bars and shops that are very popular with students.

Rooms for rent in Leuca

This area is located to the south of the centre, very close to the central train station of the city. What differentiates this area is that, in addition to being close to the centre and several university faculties, it is located next to the protected natural area called Foresta Urbana di Lecce. Thanks to this you will be able to have quick access to green and natural areas.

Erasmus accommodation near the universities of Lecce

These are the most chosen universities by students who go from Erasmus to Lecce:

University of Salento

This institution is known by the abbreviation UNILE since 2007 it was called "Università Degli Studi di Lecce". The different faculties of this university are located in several buildings scattered throughout the city, so you have to determine which one you are going to have classes in to know its location. The advantage is that all the faculties are in the centre and the surroundings, so there is easy access to them.

Lecce Academy of Fine Arts

This university is based in the historic centre of Lecce, near the central train station, Edicola Stazione Gestibar Lecce. Apart from looking for accommodation in the centre, the neighbourhoods of Rudiae - San Pío and Ferrovia - Casermette are also convenient.

Tito Schipa Conservatory of Music

The conservatory attracts many students every year for the quality of its teaching. It is located to the north of the centre, outside the Via F. Calasso that surrounds the historic centre. Some of the areas in which you can find accommodation near the conservatory are San Nicola - Santa Rosa and Salesiani.

University residence in Lecce

In this Italian city, there are several residences available for students, but the price is usually a little higher than renting the same type of accommodation in a private place. For this reason, most of the students from previous years recommend renting an apartment or room on their own.

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