Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Pilsen

Pilsen is a student city of the Czech Republic located in the west of the country, in the region with the same name (Plzeň) and the historical region of Bohemia.

In Pilsen, you will find everything you are looking for, including history, restaurants, art, culture, nightlife and nature. Keep in mind that it is a much quieter city than the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague, especially in terms of tourism. Thanks to this, you will be able to meet local people more easily, if that is what you want. However, you will also be able to enjoy everything that the capital of the Czech Republic has to offer since it is approximately one hour away by train.

If you're wondering, how much does it cost to live in Pilsen for students? You have to bear in mind that a large part of the monthly budget corresponds to the cost of rent, so your choice will be very important and will affect your cost of living. In this article, we advise you on different aspects that you have to consider in order to find the ideal accommodation in Plzeň.

Student apartments for rent in Pilsen 

Are you looking for a student rental apartment in Pilsen? One of the decisions you have to make when deciding on going on Erasmus is if you want to share a flat or if you want to live in a complete one by yourself. In Pilsen you will find two different options: apartments with several rooms to share between different students or studio flats, with a capacity for one person. In general, most of the apartments are shared, that is, they have more than one room.

The price of the apartments ranges from € 700 onwards for one with two bedrooms and can go up to € 3,200, always depending on their location and characteristics.

Student room for rent in Pilsen 

Many international students who move to live their Erasmus experience in Pilsen decide on the alternative of renting a room in an apartment shared with other young people. The two main advantages of this type of accommodation are: first, that you will be able to share the experience and the day-to-day more closely with your roommates, learning to live with other people; second, that the total cost of the rent (monthly payment + utility bills) is shared between everyone who lives there, so the monthly cost is usually cheaper.

Student accommodation in Pilsen

When looking for student accommodation in Pilsen we recommend that you consider the following areas of the city. They are normally the areas most chosen by international students. We tell you what they are and their main characteristics:

Apartments for rent in the centre of Pilsen

This neighbourhood is part of the area called Pilsen 3. It brings together many of the places most frequented by students, such as some of the universities, different bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. In the centre of the city, you will also be able to enjoy several parks.

Apartments in Východní Předměstí 

This area is located southeast of the city centre, in the area called Pilsen 2. There are several shops, green areas and places to play sports here. There are also affordable cafes and bars for students.

Rooms for rent in Roudná 

This area is located north of the centre of Pilsen, on the other side of the Mze river. The area is more residential, but it also has several shops, restaurants and bars that students who choose accommodation in Roudná often go to. In addition, from here you can reach the city centre in approximately 10 minutes, both on foot and by public transport.

Erasmus accommodation near the universities of Pilsen 

These are the institutions that receive the most Erasmus students every year in this Czech city:

University of West Bohemia 

This is the main institution in Pilsen and its name in Czech is “Západočeská univerzita v Plzni (ZČU) ”. It has several campuses and buildings scattered around the city, so you have to identify which of them you are going to go to choose suitable accommodation. For example, the Faculties of Law, Psychology and Philosophy are in the centre of the city and those of Electronics, Economics and Applied Sciences are located on campus further south of the city.

Metropolitní Univerzita Praha 

This private university has a building in the city of Pilsen, which is located in the Východní Předměstí neighbourhood.

Charles University, Plzeň

The Faculty of Medicine of this institution is located in Pilsen, in the central area of ​​Pilsen 3, next to the historical part of the city.

University residence in Pilsen 

Some of the institutions in Pilsen offer residencies to young people who are going to attend part of their studies there. In them, you will find individual rooms, shared rooms and studio flats. Compare the different types of accommodation of the residence that corresponds to you to find the ideal space for you.

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