Student Housing in Rethymno

The student atmosphere in Rethymno is very welcoming and fun, being a small city you will surely be able to meet other young people easily. This city, and the island of Crete itself, receives many international students every year, so the atmosphere is multicultural and lively. The city is an ideal size for students, you will be able to easily reach everywhere both on foot and by bicycle. The advantage is that most of the time you will not have to spend on public transport tickets and which allows you to save on daily expenses.

Are you looking for student accommodation in Rethymno? We recommend that you take a good look at the characteristics of the different accommodations available. Some of them are modern and refurbished and others may be older. In the Erasmus Play housing search engine you will be able to see verified and available flats, rooms and residences in Rethymno from various websites, being able to easily compare all prices.

Student apartments for rent in Rethymno

Renting a complete apartment is one of the most popular options for students who move to live their Erasmus experience in Rethymno. Among the available and verified flats on Erasmus Play, you will find both studio flats and apartments with several rooms to share with other young people. Most of the apartments are fully furnished and have the basic appliances (such as a refrigerator, oven, microwave and washing machine), but each of them has details that differentiate them, so we recommend that you take a good look at the description of each one to be able to choose the ideal one for you.

The price of the studio flats in Rethymno goes from € 450 onwards and that of an apartment with several rooms to share, with capacity for three people, goes from € 800 per month onwards approximately.

Student room for rent in Rethymno

Are you looking for a room for students in Rethymno? This alternative is usually one of the preferred by young people for two main reasons. First of all, the cost of renting is usually less than renting an entire apartment for yourself, since the price of the monthly rent and utility bills are divided among everyone who lives there. Second, it allows you to share your day-to-day more closely with your roommates, who will surely become your Erasmus family.

When looking for a room, pay attention to both the characteristics of the room itself and those of the apartment it is in. You also have to see the location of the apartment, to be able to choose one that is convenient for you.

Student accommodation in Rethymno

In this section, we will tell you which are the most chosen areas by international students to live in Rethymno, both because of its proximity to the busiest places of leisure and because of its connection to the university.

Apartments for rent in the centre of Rethymno

The city centre is one of the best areas to live as a student, since here you will be close to most of the leisure places frequented by young people, from the sights and beaches. From here you will also be able to easily reach the different universities in Rethymno.

Apartments in Atsipopoulo

This area is located a little further from the centre of Rethymno but is closer to the campus of the University of Crete. It is a small and quiet neighbourhood, although it has some restaurants and shops.

Rooms for Rent in Perivolia

This neighbourhood is located east of the city centre. It has two of Rethymno's beaches and several affordable bars, restaurants and shops for young people. The building of the Hellenic Mediterranean University is located here, so it is perfect if you are going there.

Erasmus accommodation near Rethymno universities

These are the two Rethymno universities that receive Erasmus students every year:

University of Crete (UOC)

In Rethymno, there is a campus of this university where all the faculties of this city can be found. This campus is on the outskirts of the city, in the Gallos area, so some of the convenient neighbourhoods to live nearby are that same, Atsipopoulo, Violi Charaki and Panorama.

Hellenic Mediterranean University

This institution has the Faculty of Music Technology and Acoustic Engineering in the city of Rethymno. Your building is located in the Perivolia neighbourhood, so that area would be convenient to find accommodation.

University residence in Rethymno

There are still no student residences in this city on the island of Crete. For this reason, international young people tend to rent a room in a shared apartment, since it also allows them to be in contact with other students and enjoy the experience.

Frequently Asked Questions about studying in Rethymno