Student Housing in Vigo

Not sure whether to go on Erasmus to Vigo because of the climate of Galicia? You can rest easy since in Vigo the winter is not so cold nor the summer so hot. Yes, indeed, it usually rains a lot, but there are also many sunny days to enjoy outdoors so you can also bring your bathing suits for the hot months.

If you are looking for student accommodation in Vigo, keep reading! Here we inform you of everything you need to know to find the ideal one for you, such as the details you have to pay attention to, the different prices and the best areas to live as a student. 

Student apartments for rent in Vigo

Do you want to find a cheap apartment for students in Vigo? We recommend that you start looking well in advance since the supply of apartments is not abundant and this makes it difficult to find a quality apartment.

Remember that when looking for a complete apartment you have to pay attention to characteristics such as whether it is furnished or not and if it has the basic appliances to move into, such as a refrigerator, oven or microwave. In Erasmus Play you will be able to see all these characteristics, as well as images and the location of different verified apartments from a multitude of online platforms and websites, specialized in accommodation.

Student room for rent in Vigo

You will see that most of the verified accommodation offer in Vigo corresponds to individual rooms in flats shared with other students. The advantage of choosing this type of accommodation is that you will be able to save on the cost of renting since it is usually much cheaper than renting an entire apartment on your own. In addition, you will be able to live the experience more closely with your roommates, who will probably become your family.

The cheapest price for a room in a shared flat is usually around € 170 per month, meanwhile, the average price is € 250 per month.

Student accommodation in Vigo

There are several areas of Vigo that you can consider when looking for accommodation, so you can be overwhelmed to choose the best one for you. For this reason, below we advise you on some of the most chosen neighbourhoods by international students in this Galician city.

Apartments for rent in Santiago de Vigo

This is considered the centre of the city, being an area with a commercial port that has two train stations. Here you will find different leisure places frequented by students, such as restaurants, pubs, bars and shops. An apartment in Santiago de Vigo generally has a minimum price of € 230 per month.

Rooms in shared apartments in Casco Vello

The historic part of the city is a very picturesque place to live. It also has a port, several restaurants and places of interest such as museums, a market and the Castle of San Sebastián. The monthly cost of a room in a shared flat in Casco Vello usually starts at € 230 per month and the maximum is usually € 270.

Room for rent in Freixeiro

This area has a multitude of places of interest, such as the main avenue Gran Vía, the Lagares river, the Plaza de Independencia and various shops and restaurants. It also includes the mountain where the famous Castelo do Castro is located. In Freixeiro, a room in a shared flat has an average cost of € 300 per month.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of Vigo

The main and largest campus in this city is called Campus Vigo As Lagoas, Marcosende and is about 11 kilometres away from the city centre. It has different faculties in its buildings, such as Industrial Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Legal Science, Economic Science, Philology and Translation, among others. In addition, this campus has different facilities such as a sports centre and swimming pool. To get to this campus by public transport you will have to use the Vitrasa company shuttles that have stops at different points in the city. As a student, you will be able to apply for a discounted transport ticket rate.

Within the city, there is a campus called "Historic Campus". It is smaller and has the School of Industrial Engineering, the University School of Business Studies and other facilities for students. It is located near the old town and the city centre.

University residence in Vigo

The University of Vigo offers a residence hall within the As Lagoas campus, Marcosende. However, being away from the city, it will be more difficult to access the leisure places frequented by students.

In the city, there are also some private residences, although the prices are usually higher than for a room in a private apartment. Therefore, students generally prefer the latter option, which also gives them more independence than living in a residence while complying with the rules.

Frequently asked questions about Vigo