Student housing near Politecnico di Milano.
Politecnico di Milano's main campus sits in Città Studi, a dense academic district in the city's east. With roughly 47,000 students competing for rentals across a city where supply is tight and landlords move fast, knowing which neighbourhoods to target and when to start looking makes a real difference to what you end up paying.
Typical rent
€550to€1100
per month, single room
Most Milano landlords quote rent excluding utilities, so budget an extra €50 to €120 per month for electricity, gas, and internet. A security deposit of two to three months' rent is standard. Short term or furnished contracts often bundle utilities into a single monthly figure, sometimes called 'tutto incluso'. Agency fees of one month's rent are common. Always confirm whether condominium charges (spese condominiali) are included.
The neighbourhoods
Where PoliMi students live
5 areas to compare on rent, commute, and vibe.
📍Città Studi
€650 to €9505 to 15 min on foot or by bike
Dense, student heavy, practical, close to university libraries.
Best for: Students who want zero commute and a campus centred daily routine.
📍Lambrate
€600 to €90010 min by Metro M2 or tram 23
Post industrial, increasingly creative, calmer than Città Studi.
Best for: Students who want lower rents and a quieter residential feel.
📍Porta Venezia
€750 to €110015 min by tram 5 or Metro M1 to Loreto then walk
Diverse, lively, excellent food scene and nightlife.
Best for: Students who want strong social infrastructure and good central connections.
📍Loreto
€650 to €95010 min by Metro M1 or M2, or tram 33
Busy transit hub with everyday amenities and mixed residential blocks.
Best for: Students who prioritise metro access over neighbourhood character.
📍Turro and Gorla
€550 to €80020 min by tram 23 or bus 62
Quiet outer residential area, affordable, less central.
Best for: Students on tighter budgets who are comfortable with a longer commute.
Getting there
Getting to PoliMi
Città Studi is well served by tram lines 5 and 33, which connect it westward through the city centre. Metro line M2 (green) stops at Lambrate and Piola, both within easy reach of the main PoliMi buildings. From Loreto, Metro lines M1 and M2 intersect, making it a convenient hub. Most journeys from nearby student neighbourhoods take 10 to 25 minutes using ATM public transport.
Milano has a growing network of protected cycle lanes and the flat terrain makes cycling a genuinely practical option; a decent second hand bike costs around €80 to €150 at local markets.
ATM offers a discounted annual transit pass for university students under 26, which covers unlimited travel on metro, tram, and bus within the urban zone.
Milano's winters are damp and foggy (the local fog is called nebbia) and summers are humid, so factor weather into how you plan to commute on a daily basis.
The timing
When to start looking
PoliMi operates on a semester system with a large intake in September and a smaller one in February. For a September start, begin searching in June at the latest, and earlier if you want furnished rooms close to campus. The rental market in Città Studi moves quickly from July onward as both international and domestic students compete for the same stock. February intake students should start looking in November.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How far is Porta Venezia from PoliMi?+
Porta Venezia is roughly 15 to 20 minutes from the main Città Studi campus. The most direct route is tram line 5 heading east, or you can take Metro M1 to Loreto and walk or switch to a local bus. Cycling takes around 15 minutes on a direct route along Viale Argonne.
What's the average rent near PoliMi?+
A single room in a shared flat in or around Città Studi typically runs €650 to €950 per month. Studio apartments start closer to €900 to €1,100. These figures are broadly in line with the Milano average for the east of the city, though neighbourhoods closer to the centre such as Porta Venezia can push toward the upper end of that range.
When should PoliMi students start looking for housing?+
Students starting in September should begin searching by June, with May being safer if you want the best choice of rooms near campus. The market peaks in July and August when available listings drop sharply. Students starting in February should start searching in November, as January listings are limited and prices can spike in the final weeks before term.
Where can I see live listings near PoliMi?+
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