Student accommodation in Madrid: flats and rooms for rent

Madrid is ideal for students seeking a rich and cosmopolitan educational experience. The city offers access to a rich cultural heritage, from world-class museums to traditional festivals showcasing the best of the Spanish spirit. Also, its prestigious universities and wide range of student activities and services make Madrid a place where learning and entertainment go hand in hand.

Keep in mind that Madrid is the Spanish city that receives the most international students each year. Try to find your accommodation as soon as you can!

Student apartments for rent in Madrid

In the Spanish capital, there is a wide variety of rental apartments for students to choose from, so it will be easy to choose the most convenient location for you according to the location of your university and Madrid’s leisure spots.

On the one hand, you’ll find entire apartments with multiple rooms to share with other students. The advantage of this is that you can split the costs among those renting the rooms, so the monthly cost per person is usually cheaper. However, keep in mind that areas such as the bathroom, kitchen, and living room are normally shared by everyone.

On the other hand, there are studio apartments, entirely for yourself. These apartments tend to be compact, with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living room in a small space. However, they offer more privacy for those who prefer it. Of course, this also involves a higher rental cost because you have to face it on your own.

Student rooms for rent in Madrid

Student rooms in Madrid can be part of shared apartments, a coliving, or student residences (private or university-owned). These last types of accommodation usually offer more amenities and services to their residents, which can involve a higher cost.

In the Spanish capital, you can find individual rooms and shared rooms. These are usually for two people, but there may also be some with space for three students.

Keep in mind that most rooms in Madrid come furnished with everything you need to move in, including a bed, desk, chair, and closet. As for shared rooms, they typically have everything needed for each person.

Student accommodation in Madrid

Here you have some of the best neighbourhoods for students living in Madrid:

Flats for rent in Moncloa - Aravaca

This area is a popular choice among students mainly due to its proximity to several major universities, such as Complutense University of Madrid and Polytechnic University of Madrid. This neighbourhood offers a young and dynamic environment, full of cafés, bookstores and green spaces like Parque del Oeste. It also has great transport connections, making it easy to get to other parts of the city.

Apartments in Argüelles

Argüelles is a favourite for its central location and youthful atmosphere. Close to Gran Vía, Parque del Oeste, and several universities, it offers a perfect combination of urban life and access to green areas. The neighbourhood is safe, has many services and is well connected to the rest of the city through several metro lines.

Rooms for rent in Lavapiés

This historic neighbourhood is full of life, with an abundant range of bars, restaurants, and cultural centres hosting events from around the world. For this reason, it attracts international students and those interested in immersing themselves in a culturally diverse and vibrant environment. Accommodation here tends to be cheaper compared to more central areas, making it especially attractive for students on a tight budget.

Erasmus accommodation near Autonomous University of Madrid

If you're going to study at UAM, the first thing you need to do is determine which of its campuses you’ll be attending. On the one hand, there is the Cantoblanco Campus, in the University City of Cantoblanco, about 15 kilometres away from the centre of Madrid, which is the main campus of UAM. Some of the convenient neighbourhoods to live near are Alcobendas, Valverde, and Chamartín.

On the other hand, if you're going to study in the Medicine and Nursing Campus, you should know that it is located in La Paz area, also north of Madrid. Students attending their classes there usually consider neighbourhoods like Chamartín, Tetuán, and La Paz.

In this other article there's more information on housing near the UAM, and here's a link to the University faculties and schools.

Student residences in Madrid

Thousands of national and international students choose to live in student residences in Madrid for convenience, as many of these residences include services like cleaning and meals for students. In the Spanish capital, you have the option to choose between private residences and university-owned residences, which are offered by the institutions themselves. Check all their features to choose the ideal one for you!

Frequently asked questions about studying in Madrid