Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Milan

Milan is known for being an expensive city to live in as a student. Many landlords know that a large number of young people move to live in this city, so the cost of rent is usually higher than in other Italian cities. For this reason, living in a shared apartment is the preferred option for students, to divide the rental costs among all roommates.

In Milan, you will be able to rent full apartments with several rooms and find roommates yourself or choose individual rooms or shared rooms in an already shared apartment. Of course, even though there are several options available, we recommend that you start your search as soon as possible to find the ideal spare room for you. On Erasmus Play we have gathered all the available and verified accommodations at your disposal for easy access.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Milan 

These are some pros and cons of living in a shared flat in the Italian city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Milan

• You will be able to be in a multicultural environment, living with local and international students and learning from their way of life.

• Accommodation prices in Milan are very high. By sharing a flat you will be able to invest that money you save in enjoying all the leisure and entertainment that Milan has to offer, as well as travelling to different parts of Italy and Europe.

• You'll have more options to choose from in student-favourite neighbourhoods like Città Studi, Lambrate, and Port Romana.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Milan 

• You have to be very alert when searching, as there is a lot of demand. In Erasmus Play you will be able to compare between the verified and available accommodations, and also make the reservation online and safely.

• In Milan, the temperatures in summer are very high and in winter it is quite cold. That adds to the need to try to find a flat that is well-conditioned. In addition, you have to reach an agreement with your roommates about the use of heating and air conditioning to regulate the amount of the bills.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Milan

You have at your disposal several apps for Erasmus+ where you can find information for your exchange, both before, during and after your arrival. These apps allow you to find out more about procedures, access different services and discounts, read the experiences of students from previous years, among other options.

How to meet people in Milan? 

Living in a new city can be overwhelming if you don't know people there, in this case living in a shared flat will allow you to get to know people, such as your roommates from the beginning. You can also consider the following ways to meet people in the Italian fashion capital.

Student associations in Milan 

In Milan, you will be able to take part in events organized by both ESN Italia and ESNs that belong to some of the universities. For example, there is the ESN Unicatt Milano that corresponds to the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, or the ESN Politecnico Milano. These associations can help you with the paperwork and also organize different events and activities to connect international students.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Milan

Most ESNs have Facebook groups where they publish the events they organize and other interesting updates about Milan. You will also be able to join groups according to the academic year in which you will be in the Italian city, to connect with students who will be living there at the same time as you.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Milan 

From the different Facebook groups, you will find that WhatsApp groups are created, in which students can introduce themselves and talk to each other to meet people with the same interests. This is also a way to keep up to date with everything that is happening.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Milan

Here are some recommendations for living in the Italian city:

• Calculate what your monthly budget is going to be and look for accommodation from there. That way you will know more certainly if you want to rent a single room or a shared room.

• Living in Milan you will be able to enjoy the historical part of the city and the latest trends and modernity.

• If you want to improve or learn Italian, we recommend that you look for local roommates. This way you make sure that you will be able to improve in the language.

• If you like fashion, you will know that Milan Fashion Week is an event that attracts thousands of spectators every year. And since it takes place both in September-October and January-February, you can surely be in the city to experience the atmosphere it generates!

Frequently asked queries about sharing a flat in Milan

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