Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Villanueva de la Cañada

This municipality and city of the Autonomous Community of Madrid are located to the northwest of the Spanish capital, 30 kilometres away. It is a very quiet and small city, so you will be able to reach everywhere on foot in no time. 

Are you wondering why you should go on Erasmus to Villanueva de la Cañada? One of the main attractions for students who move to this city is the prestige of Alfonso X el Sabio University. Although the student environment does not have a great variety of parties or leisure offers (you will find some crowded bars), students normally take advantage of its proximity to Madrid, to go there and have fun, it just takes an hour to reach the capital city of Spain.

Student apartments for rent in Villanueva de la Cañada

Are you looking for a cheap apartment for students in this Spanish city? Most are looking for furnished apartments, with a good location and a good price, but this is not always easy, especially if you do not know where and how to search. Here are the steps you should follow to find the best accommodation for you, which meets all your preferred characteristics:

1. Access the Erasmus Play search engine
2. Set your maximum budget, as well as your dates of entry and exit
3. Establish filters with the characteristics that you want your place to have
4. Compare between the prices and services included
5. When you find the ideal one, book it quickly with our trustworthy partners, if you wait for too long others will book it before you! Through Erasmus Play you will be able to do it 100% online and in total safety.

As a reference, the average cost of a studio flat is around € 600 and that of an apartment with more rooms to share is € 1000 per month. It all depends on the features you have. For example, some of them have a garden, terrace or access to the pool.

Student room for rent in Villanueva de la Cañada

Most of the verified accommodation offer in Villanueva de la Cañada corresponds to private rooms in flats shared with other students. This is also often the preferred option for young people who move to live here for a season, as it saves on rental costs and bills. Likewise, you will be able to establish a close relationship with your roommates, most of the students from previous years say that you end up forming a small family.

The minimum cost of a room in a shared flat is around € 270 and up. However, the average price is around € 400 per month and the maximum is usually € 450. It all depends on the characteristics of the room and the floor. As a general rule, if you have special details, such as a garden or swimming pool, the price is usually higher.

Student accommodation in Villanueva de la Cañada

Below you can find the most chosen neighbourhoods by Erasmus students from previous years, both because of their proximity to universities and the most popular leisure sites.

Apartments for rent in the centre

If you choose the centre to live in, you will be close to the places of leisure and interest most frequented by international students. Regarding universities, the centre is near the campus of Alfonso X el Sabio University and about 20 minutes by bus from the Camilo José Cela University.

Apartments in Villafranca del Castillo

This urbanization is located far from the city centre, but it is convenient if you are going to the Camilo José Cela University since the main campus is located here. It has a large park, different restaurants and bars to enjoy. It is about 20 minutes by bus from Villanueva de la Cañada.

Rooms for rent north of Villanueva de la Cañada

This area is usually the one with the greatest offer of accommodation for students since it has easy access to the Alfonso X el Sabio University campus. There are very nice parks, restaurants and different cultural centres. Here you will also be close to the well-known Aquopolis water park.

Erasmus accommodation near the universities of Villanueva de la Cañada

The following are the most chosen universities by Erasmus students in this Spanish city:

Alfonso X el Sabio University

The campus of this university is located east of the centre of Villanueva of the Cañada. If you want to be close to this institution, you should look in the northern, central and eastern areas of the city, although everything is nearby.

Camilo José Cela University

The main campus of this institution is located in Villafranca del Castillo, a separate urbanization from the center of Villanueva de la Cañada. To get there you will have to take a bus and make a journey of about 20 minutes. You can also look for accommodation in Villafranca del Castillo if you prefer to be closer.

University residence in Villanueva de la Cañada

The cost of residencies in this Spanish city is high. However, pay attention to the different features that are included in the price, as many of them offer half board or full board alongside the accommodation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Villanueva de la Cañada

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