Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Ponferrada

Forming part of the Autonomous Community of Castilla y León, Ponferrada is a city located in the province of León, in northwestern Spain. Although it is a small and quiet city, in Ponferrada you will be able to enjoy some parks, museums and other cultural sites such as the cinema, the theatre and various historical places.

International young people who move to live their Erasmus experience in Ponferrada take the opportunity to explore the surrounding towns, as well as the city of León, which you will be able to reach in approximately 1.5 hours. Generally, the young atmosphere in the city revolves around the university students, so surely you always have some plan to do.

You might be wondering about how much does it costs to rent student accommodation in Ponferrada. Know that this depends on several factors, such as its location, the characteristics it has and the amenities that the building has. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know to search for accommodation for your Erasmus in Ponferrada.

Student apartments for rent in Ponferrada

Most of the apartments available for students in Ponferrada are studio type, that is, for a maximum of one or two people (ideally a couple). If you want to share an apartment with other students, the best thing you can do is find a room in an apartment that is already rented, an alternative that we explain below.

When comparing the available apartments, you have to pay attention to the characteristics that each one has, such as how many bedrooms and how many bathrooms it has, what appliances it includes (most apartments have the basics such as refrigerator, washing machine, oven and microwave). Some of the apartments may also have a balcony or terrace.

Student room for rent in Ponferrada

This is the preferred alternative for international young people since, in addition to saving on rental costs and utility bills, it allows you to share the experience more closely with your roommates, making your stay in Ponferrada more fun. In addition, living in a shared apartment allows you to have more independence than living in a student residence, by not having to comply with the rules of the student hall.

The price of rooms in shared flats in Ponferrada goes from € 210 per month onwards and can go up to € 350, always depending on its characteristics and the location it has. For reference, the average price is around € 280 per month.

Student accommodation in Ponferrada

There are several areas of this Spanish city that you can consider to live as a student. In this section, you will get to know the best neighbourhoods, both for their proximity to the university and for its surroundings, so that you can get the most out of your accommodation.

Apartments for rent in the centre of Ponferrada 

The city centre tends to have the most hyped atmosphere since most of the frequented restaurants, bars and shops are concentrated here. You will also have access to many of the historical sites and various parks, as well as the main train station in the city. The university campus is approximately a 15-minute walk away.

Apartments in Villablanca 

Villablanca is located west of the centre of Ponferrada, so it is a little further from the campus of the University of León. Here you will find some parks and several stores, including a shopping centre. From Villablanca you will be able to reach the city centre in a few minutes on foot.

Rooms for rent in Santo Tomás de las Ollas 

This is the neighbourhood where the University of León is located, so it is very convenient if you want to be close to the institution. From this area, you will also have access to different hiking routes and natural areas where you will be able to do different sports. Also, the city centre is very close.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of León, Ponferrada Campus (UNILEON) 

The University of León has a unique campus in the city of Ponferrada where the classes of all its faculties are taught. There you will also find all its facilities, such as the sports centres, the library, for example. This campus is located in the centre of the city, a very short distance from the historic centre of Ponferrada.

University residence in Ponferrada 

In this Spanish city, the University of León does not have accommodation available for students, and there are also no private residences, so young internationals tend to choose to rent a room in an apartment shared with other students. This is because in this type of accommodation you can also share your day-to-day with other young people who are in the same situation as you.

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