Student housing in Reggio Emilia

In this article you’ll find everything you need to know to find the ideal accommodation and make the most of your Reggio Emilia experience!

Student apartments for rent in Reggio Emilia

Are you looking for a student apartment in Reggio Emilia? The first thing you need to know is that these rental apartments are usually shared apartments with several rooms. Since renting entire apartments is usually more expensive for a single person, students typically choose to share an apartment with two to six other people to reduce costs and socialise.

As for the distribution, most of the apartments have single rooms, although they may also have shared rooms. They also usually include shared spaces such as bathroom, kitchen, living room, and, in many cases, balcony or terrace.

Usually, the apartments are furnished, with beds, desks, wardrobes, and basic appliances such as a refrigerator, oven, washing machine, and sometimes a microwave. In addition, many buildings offer common areas such as patios, storage rooms, or bicycle parking.

Student rooms for rent in Reggio Emilia

Would you rather rent a student room? They can be part of both shared apartments and residences. The apartments are typically made up of two to seven students, and in some cases, young professionals, which allows for a broader circle of friends.

Rooms in Reggio Emilia can be both single and shared rooms. Individual ones are more common because they provide more privacy, but the latter are more economical.

As for the equipment, the rooms are usually furnished, with a bed, wardrobe, desk, and shelves. Common areas, such as the kitchen and bathroom, are also fully equipped and shared by the apartment's residents.

Student accommodation in Reggio Emilia

The following are some of the neighbourhoods where students most often look for accommodation in this Italian city:

Flats for rent in Centro Storico

Living in the historic centre is ideal for students who want to be close to everything. Surrounded by walls, this neighbourhood has an impressive historical beauty, and also a wide range of bars, restaurants, and cultural venues. Many of the faculties of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia are located in the historic centre, making it ideal for being close to the institution. However, rents may be a little higher than in other areas, but the comfort makes up for it.

An interesting fact is that the historic centre is divided into smaller areas depending on their proximity to the gates of the wall. Some of these areas are: Porta Santa Croce, San Nicolò, and Santo Stefano.

Apartments in Santa Croce

The Santa Croce neighbourhood is another option for student accommodation, especially for those who prefer to live in a quieter area and pay cheaper prices for rent. It extends north of the historic centre, on the other side of the Porta Santa Croce in the wall. It used to be a working-class industrial area, but an urban reform plan has been implemented and now it has a more creative atmosphere with cultural spaces.

It's well connected to the main train and bus station, which facilitates access to the centre and the university campus.

Rooms for rent in Mirabello

Mirabello is also located outside the walled area, southeast of the centre. It's an area with a more residential environment, but it has easy access to the centre both on foot and with bus lines and bike lanes. It has parks such as the Parco Polveriera, ideal for resting or studying outdoors in a quiet environment, and is also very close to the great Parco Campo di Marte.

The cost of rent in Mirabello tends to be more economical than in the historic centre.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Called "Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE)" in Italian, most of the buildings with faculties of this institution in Reggio Emilia are located within the historic centre. Only a few buildings are outside of it, such as the one that houses the Department of Education and Human Sciences, which is located between Gattaglio and Buon Pastore. All of these areas are convenient to live near, and from others, such as Mirabello or Santa Croce, they can be reached in a short time on foot, by bike or by bus.

Student residences in Reggio Emilia

Are you looking for a student residence in this Italian city? There are two different options:

On the one hand there are the university residences, which are usually managed by each University or by the public organization ER.GO (the latter usually prioritizes full-year students.) These residences offer single rooms or basic shared rooms at a fairly affordable price.

On the other hand, the private residences are also available, with slightly higher prices, but offering additional services such as cleaning, half board, and greater flexibility in the duration of the contract.

FAQ about studying in Reggio Emilia