Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Szczecin

This Polish city is located in the northwest of the country and is the capital of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. It is also known by its German name, Stettin. It is located on the Oder River, very close to the border with Germany, and thanks to this you will be able to travel easily through the two countries. It should also be noted that much of Szczecin was destroyed during World War II, so it is not very touristy, as it does not have many old or historical buildings.

One of the most beautiful features of this city, and one that all students take advantage of, is the number of green areas that the city has. In them, you will be able to walk on foot, by bike, have barbecues and enjoy Lake Glebokie, for example.

Are you looking for cheap student accommodation in Szczecin? In addition to starting your search as soon as possible, we recommend that you begin to search on Erasmus Play, where you will be able to compare different types of verified accommodation that are available in Szczecin. 

Student apartments for rent in Szczecin

In this Polish city, you will have the option of renting two different types of apartments: a studio apartment, for one or two people, or apartments with more rooms to share between several students. Each of the apartments has different characteristics, so you have to compare between them to choose the ideal one for you.

As a reference, the cost of a studio flat usually starts at € 320 per month onwards and a two-bedroom apartment to share starts at € 380 inwards. Pay attention to what is included in the price that appears, since in many cases you have to add an extra for the costs of utility bills and the community.

Student room for rent in Szczecin

The option of renting a room in an apartment shared with other students is usually the most preferred by international young people, as it saves on rent and service costs compared to renting an entire apartment for just one. It also has the advantage of being able to share community experience with other young people, while having more independence than in a student residence, since you do not have to follow their rules or schedules.

Most of the available rooms are furnished, at least with the basics for a student that would be a bed, closet, desk and bookshelf. The cost of a room in a shared apartment in Szczecin usually has a minimum of € 120 per month and can go up to € 350, always depending on the characteristics it has and the location of the apartment.

Student accommodation in Szczecin

Here are some of the most chosen neighbourhoods by students who move to live their Erasmus experience in Szczecin. Each of them has different characteristics, such as their proximity to the different faculties, therefore it is important to know where your faculty is, in order to find accommodation in the closest neighbourhood.

Apartments for rent in the centre of Szczecin

The central area of ​​the city is made up of neighbourhoods such as Centrum and Śródmieście-Zachód. In this area, you will find many of the most attractive places of interest in the city, as well as a wide variety of bars and restaurants. From the centre, you will be able to easily reach the various universities in Szczecin.

Apartments in Turzyn

Turzyn is another favourite area for students, as it has a wide variety of inexpensive restaurants and places to go out at night, such as karaoke. Here there is also a covered market, a large shopping centre and other perfect places to spend your leisure time.

Rooms for rent in Śródmieście-Północ

This area is home to the main campus of the University of Szczecin, which is why it is usually packed with students. Thanks to this, there are several affordable restaurants, bars and cafes here. Young people also enjoy walks and picnics in the neighbourhood park.

Erasmus accommodation near the universities of Szczecin

The following are the universities that host the most Erasmus each year:

University of Szczecin (US)

In Polish its name is “Uniwersytet Szczecinski” and it is the largest university in the voivodeship of West Pomerania. Its campus is located in the Śródmieście-Północ neighbourhood, next to the city centre, to the north. Those two neighbourhoods and Turzyn are recommended to find accommodation near the institution.

West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (ZUT)

The campus of this renowned institution is located in the neighbourhood of Turzyn, which is west to the city centre. It is an ideal neighbourhood for students, so you can find accommodation in it to live near this university.

Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin (PUM)

This building can be found in the centre of Szczecin, very close to the Oder river, so the neighbourhoods named above are also convenient in this case.

University residence in Szczecin

In this Polish city, you can choose between several residences. However, keep in mind that many of them are not in optimal conditions so, despite being generally cheaper than other accommodations, many young people prefer to rent rooms in shared flats in better condition.

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