Housing

Finding housing in Milan

Housing is where international students lose the most money and time. Use the directory, the area explorer and the scam self-check before you send anyone a deposit.

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Area explorer

Compare Milan areas by transport, relative price and atmosphere. Relative prices are indicative only.

Area features

Relative price

Bocconi / Porta Romana

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  • Transport: M3 metro and several tram lines.
  • Atmosphere: Very student-dense, busy during term.
  • Best for: Students who want to walk to the Bocconi campus.
  • Trade-offs: Relative rent levels are among the highest near campus.

Personal note: Walking distance matters more than it sounds in winter.

Navigli

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  • Transport: M2 metro and trams.
  • Atmosphere: Lively, nightlife-heavy along the canals.
  • Best for: Students who want to be near social life.
  • Trade-offs: Noise in the evenings and higher relative prices.

Personal note: Great for weekends, less so if you study at home late.

Ripamonti

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  • Transport: Trams and buses; no direct metro.
  • Atmosphere: Many student residences, calmer streets.
  • Best for: Students looking for lower relative prices near the Bocconi side of the city.
  • Trade-offs: Late-night transport options are more limited.

Personal note: A common first-year choice because of the residences.

Porta Venezia

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  • Transport: M1 metro and trams.
  • Atmosphere: Mixed international community, central.
  • Best for: Students who commute to several campuses.
  • Trade-offs: Central location means higher relative rent levels.

Personal note: Well connected if your classes move between campuses.

Città Studi

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  • Transport: M2 metro and trams.
  • Atmosphere: Academic, quieter in the evenings.
  • Best for: Students at technical faculties.
  • Trade-offs: Further from the Bocconi area.

Personal note: Quiet study-friendly streets, fewer late-night options.

Other well-connected areas

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  • Transport: Any line with a direct connection to your campus.
  • Atmosphere: Mostly residential.
  • Best for: Students prioritising lower relative prices over location.
  • Trade-offs: Check door-to-door travel time and the night network before signing.

Personal note: Measure the commute at the time you actually travel.

Scam self-check

Answer honestly before sending any money. This is a general safety tool, not legal advice or a guarantee.

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  • Have you seen the actual room in person or on a live video call?
  • Have you verified the identity of the landlord or agency?
  • Is the person receiving the money named on the contract?
  • Is the price in line with similar listings in that area?
  • Have you been given a written contract to read before paying?
  • Is the payment method traceable, such as a bank transfer to a named account?
  • Have you avoided pressure to pay immediately to 'hold' the room?
  • Have you confirmed what the deposit covers and how it is returned?

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