How to Find a House for Rent in Milan: Complete Student Guide 2026
Finding a house for rent in Milan is one of the first challenges for anyone moving to the city to study. In this guide we explain step by step how to go about it.
1. Start early
The hardest months are August and September, when thousands of students are looking for accommodation at the same time. Ideally, you should start your search 2–3 months before classes begin.
2. Set your budget
Besides the monthly rent, consider the deposit (usually 2–3 months' rent), the building service charges (spese condominiali) and utilities if they are not included. A single room costs on average between €600 and €900 per month.
3. Choose the right area
Living close to your university or to a metro stop saves you both time and money. Città Studi for Politecnico, Porta Romana for Bocconi, Bicocca for the university of the same name.
4. Get your documents ready
- ID card or passport
- Codice fiscale (Italian tax identification number)
- University enrolment letter, if available
- A guarantor or references, if requested
5. Watch out for scams
Never send money before you have seen the place (in person or via video call) and verified the landlord's identity. Be suspicious of prices that are far below the average for the area.
With a local agency that visits the properties in person, you avoid nasty surprises and save weeks of searching.
If you like, we can look for a home on your behalf: message us on WhatsApp with your budget, university and arrival date.
