How much will my accommodation cost per month if I study in Milan, Rome or Turin?
Milan and Rome are usually more expensive for student accommodation, while Turin and Padua tend to be easier on a student budget. Indicative 1-bedroom rent in the city centre is around EUR 1,000 to 1,800 in Milan, EUR 900 to 1,500 in Rome and EUR 550 to 900 in Turin.
Milan and Rome are usually the more expensive Italian cities for student accommodation, while Turin and Padua can be easier on your budget. The rent you pay will also hinge on choosing a shared room, a private room or a full apartment.
Indicative Monthly 1-Bedroom Rent by City
| City | 1-bedroom rent in city centre | 1-bedroom rent outside centre |
|---|---|---|
| Milan | EUR 1,000 to 1,800 (approx INR 1.07 to 1.92 L) | EUR 700 to 1,200 (approx INR 74,662 to 1.28 L) |
| Rome | EUR 900 to 1,500 (approx INR 95,994 to 1.60 L) | EUR 650 to 1,100 (approx INR 69,329 to 1.17 L) |
| Bologna | EUR 750 to 1,200 (approx INR 79,995 to 1.28 L) | EUR 600 to 950 (approx INR 63,996 to 1.01 L) |
| Florence | EUR 800 to 1,300 (approx INR 85,328 to 1.39 L) | EUR 600 to 1,000 (approx INR 63,996 to 1.07 L) |
| Turin | EUR 550 to 900 (approx INR 58,663 to 95,994) | EUR 450 to 750 (approx INR 47,997 to 79,995) |
| Padua | EUR 600 to 950 (approx INR 63,996 to 1.01 L) | EUR 500 to 800 (approx INR 53,330 to 85,328) |
| Pisa | EUR 550 to 900 (approx INR 58,663 to 95,994) | EUR 450 to 750 (approx INR 47,997 to 79,995) |
| Naples | EUR 550 to 900 (approx INR 58,663 to 95,994) | EUR 400 to 700 (approx INR 42,664 to 74,662) |
What Changes Your Rent
- These city figures are indicative rent ranges sourced from Numbeo.
- The neighbourhood, property type, size and current listings can all move the actual price.
- A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre across Italy is quoted at around EUR 500 to 1,522 (approx INR 53,330 to 1.62 L) per month.
My Advice
If budget matters, compare a city centre rental with one outside the centre, and consider Turin, Padua or Pisa. Treat every figure as a rough guide and check current listings and your university's housing options before the 2027 or 2028 intake.
How much will a month in Italy cost you?
Rent, food and travel. A real monthly budget, city by city.
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