Student Housing in Murcia

With its sunny weather and friendly locals, Murcia is a great place for young people, attracting many international students each year due to its universities and overall vibrant lifestyle.

Looking for student accommodation in Murcia? Start your search early. As a popular student city, affordable housing options get booked out quickly.

Student apartments for rent in Murcia

When looking for a student apartment for rent, always check if utilities like water, electricity, internet, and gas are included in the rent.

Location is a major factor in rental prices. For example, in Murcia, a central studio apartment typically starts at €580 per month. If you're willing to live further from the city centre, similar studios can be found for about €400 per month. A two-bedroom apartment with good connections to the city centre averages around €500 per month.

Student rooms for rent in Murcia

In this Spanish city, you can find both private and shared rooms in student apartments. When choosing a room, consider its features, such as whether it includes a closet or desk, and check the apartment's amenities like a shared lounge, balcony, or equipped kitchen. Most apartments come with basic appliances including a fridge, oven, washing machine, and microwave.

The cost of a room in a shared apartment in central Murcia starts at €160 per month, with an average price of €230 per month. Shared rooms have an average price of €300 per person, typically with all bills included.

Student accommodation in Murcia

Students always look for affordable housing in prime locations near universities and popular leisure spots. Luckily, Murcia offers plenty of options. Here are some of the top neighbourhoods for students to consider:

Apartments for rent in the centre of Murcia

The central area, including neighbourhoods like La Fama, Santa Eulalia, and San Nicolás, is home to many popular leisure spots. Here, a studio for rent starts at €580 per month, while an apartment with multiple rooms has an average price of €750 per month.

Rooms in shared apartments in Santa María de Gracia

Located just northwest of the city centre, about a 15-minute walk away, Santa María de Gracia offers various attractions such as a sports centre and green spaces. Here, rooms in shared flats start at €190 per month, with an average cost of €250 per month.

Rooms for rent in El Carmen

El Carmen, situated across the Segura River from the city centre, offers more affordable options. Rooms in shared flats here start at €160 per month, with an average price of €200 per month.

Erasmus accommodation near universities in Murcia

Murcia hosts two main universities favourite among international Erasmus students:

University of Murcia

This university has several campuses in the city, with the Campus de la Merced located centrally and hosting the Faculties of Letters and Law. It’s located in the centre of Murcia, so this area is convenient for finding accommodation.

Another important campus is Espinardo, the largest campus with various faculties. The neighbourhoods of Espinardo and El Ranero are great choices for finding nearby flats.

For further information, check out this article about convenient housing close to the University of Murcia.

Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia

This private institution is located west of the city centre and is accessible in about 40 minutes by public transport. La Ñora is one of the most popular neighbourhoods for students attending UCAM.

University residences in Murcia

Murcia offers a variety of university residences, both in central neighbourhoods and closer to the universities. However, keep in mind that the main student hangouts are in the city centre, so if you choose a more distant residence, commuting might take some time.

The average price for a room in a shared apartment in a university residence is around €380 per month.

Note that utility bills are usually not included, and some rooms have gender-specific policies, especially for women.

In this article we tell you more about the different options for student residences in Murcia.

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