Apartments and rooms near IESE Business School

Founded in Barcelona in 1958, IESE Business School is the graduate business school of the University of Navarra and one of the most respected institutions of its kind in the world, consistently ranked among the top business schools globally for its MBA and executive education programmes. Its founding Barcelona campus sits on Avinguda Pearson, in the leafy upper part of Pedralbes near the Collserola foothills, and spreads across a modern 30,000 m² site that hosts the full-time MBA, master's and executive programmes. IESE also runs campuses in Madrid, Munich, New York and São Paulo, but Barcelona remains its academic home and the heart of student life.

According to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026, these are the available accommodation in Barcelona options and their average price by property type.

Best neighbourhoods near IESE Business School

These are the four areas closest to the Avinguda Pearson campus, chosen for how near they sit to IESE and how much accommodation they offer overall:

• Pedralbes: the campus's own neighbourhood, an upmarket residential district of wide avenues, gardens and the Monastery of Pedralbes. It is quiet and green, popular with families and academics, and a short bus ride or walk from the lecture halls. The average price for a room in Pedralbes is around 660 €, while whole apartments climb above 3,600 € given the area's size and standing.
• Sarrià: an old village absorbed by the city, with cobbled lanes, a covered market and a calm, almost small-town feel. The FGC line links it to the centre in minutes and to the upper campus zone with ease. Apartments in Sarrià average about 3,592 €, and shared rooms sit close to 693 €.
• Les Corts: home to Camp Nou and a lively mix of shops, offices and student housing just south of the campus. It is well served by metro line 3 and several bus routes, and prices are gentler here, with rooms in Les Corts averaging 695 € and apartments around 2,345 €.
• Sant Gervasi - La Bonanova: an elegant uptown area of modernist villas and tree-lined streets, well connected by FGC and bus to both the centre and the campus. Apartments in Sant Gervasi - La Bonanova average about 2,520 €, with rooms near 850 €.

Across these four neighbourhoods there are more than 200 properties available near IESE, and every Spotahome listing is fully furnished and ready to move into the day you arrive.

What you should know about IESE Business School

IESE is best known for its full-time MBA, its Executive MBA and a wide catalogue of executive education and master's programmes, all taught with the case method that gives classes their famously interactive feel. The student body is strongly international, with most MBA cohorts drawing participants from more than 50 countries, so the surrounding area is used to welcoming people arriving from abroad for a year or more. The Pearson campus offers libraries, study rooms, sports facilities and dining spaces, and its position on the edge of Collserola means green walking and running routes are right on the doorstep. If you want to confirm dates, programme details or visit options, the official IESE website is the best starting point.

Erasmus Life at IESE Business School and in Barcelona

IESE runs a busy international exchange programme that sends MBA students to partner schools across the world and welcomes incoming exchange participants each term, with details and dates handled through its international exchange office. Beyond the classroom, Barcelona is one of Europe's favourite cities for international students: the beach, the mountains and a dense calendar of cultural events are all within reach, and the city's size makes it easy to get around by bike, metro or on foot. Between club activities at IESE and the wider student scene across the city, settling in tends to happen fast.

How to get to IESE Business School from Barcelona city centre

The Avinguda Pearson campus sits in the upper west of the city, and there are a few straightforward ways to reach it:

• FGC train: take the L6 from Plaça Catalunya to Reina Elisenda (about 15 minutes), then a short bus or 15-minute walk uphill to the campus.
• Bus: lines 63, 75 and the H4 connect the lower city and Les Corts with the Pedralbes area in roughly 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.
• Metro plus walk: line 3 to Maria Cristina or Palau Reial, followed by a 20-minute walk or a quick bus, works well if you are coming from the Diagonal corridor.

Common questions (FAQ) about renting near IESE Business School

Which are the best neighbourhoods for students near IESE Business School in Barcelona?

The strongest student picks combine a real young scene with a manageable commute to the Pearson campus.

• Sant Gervasi - Galvany: lively, central and full of students, with the widest choice in the upper city. Rooms in Sant Gervasi - Galvany average around 756 €, and FGC plus bus reach IESE in about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Les Corts: affordable and well connected, popular with students from several nearby campuses. Studios in Les Corts average about 1,088 €, and it is one of the closest areas to IESE, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by bus.
• Sarrià: calmer but still student-friendly thanks to the FGC line, with studios in Sarrià near 1,265 € and a quick uphill connection to the campus.

If you want green surroundings and a quieter pace, Sarrià and Pedralbes win; for nightlife and a bigger rental pool, Sant Gervasi - Galvany is hard to beat.

How much does student accommodation near IESE Business School cost?

Prices depend on the type of home and the exact neighbourhood, but the Spotahome Rent Index 2026 gives a clear picture for the areas around the campus.

The most popular choice near IESE is a room in a shared flat, which keeps costs down and makes it easy to meet people in your first weeks. A shared room in Sant Gervasi - La Bonanova carries an average price around 850 €, and bills are included in a good share of listings, so it is worth checking each description to see what the monthly figure covers.

When should I start looking for accommodation near IESE Business School?

The earlier the better, because demand peaks right before the academic year begins.

• IESE's main MBA and master's intake starts in late August and September, so the best listings go quickly over the summer.
• Aim to book two to three months ahead, especially if you want a room in the popular upper-city areas.
• Booking online before you arrive means you can sign from your home country and walk into a furnished home on day one.

Starting your search in spring or early summer gives you the widest choice and the calmest decision.

How does Spotahome verify properties and what happens if the apartment doesn't match the listing?

Every home goes through a listing verification process before it goes live, so the photos, details and conditions you see reflect the real property.

• If something doesn't match the listing when you arrive, report it within the first 24 hours.
• The Spotahome team then steps in to help solve it, whether that means mediating with the landlord or finding you alternative accommodation.

This safety net is one of the reasons booking from abroad feels far less risky than arranging a flat sight unseen.

How much deposit do I have to pay? And when is it returned?

The deposit is set by each landlord and is usually equal to one or two months' rent.

• On listings tagged "Deposit protected", if the landlord fails to return the deposit within three months of your move-out and you met the terms of the contract, Spotahome refunds it to you directly.
• There are also many properties with no deposit at all, which you can filter for directly in the search.

Always check the listing to see which option applies before you book.

Do I need a guarantor to rent on Spotahome?

No local guarantor or Spanish payslip is required to book.

• To reserve, you usually only need your ID or passport, your acceptance letter or student or worker credentials, and a payment method.
• Once the landlord accepts your booking, they may ask for proof of solvency and a bank direct debit to finalise the contract.

Knowing this in advance means you can have those documents ready and avoid any last-minute delay.

What is included in the monthly rent? What is not?

The monthly rent always includes the rent itself, the property tax and the building service charges. Utilities (electricity, gas, water and Wi-Fi) are included in many listings but not in all of them. In some properties a fixed monthly amount is applied instead. What's never included are personal items or food. Optional services like weekly cleaning or a parking space are usually paid separately. Always read each listing's description carefully to know exactly what each property covers.

Why is Spotahome the best option for Erasmus and other students at IESE Business School?

Spotahome is the ideal platform for IESE students because it offers:

• A wide choice near IESE: more than 200 homes in areas like Pedralbes, Les Corts and Sant Gervasi, many less than 15 minutes from campus.
• Affordable options: over 140 rooms in shared flats, with an average price around 700 €/month and bills included in many cases.
• 100% online booking: you can rent from any country or city before you even arrive in Barcelona.
• Flexible contracts: stays of 3 to 11 months, ideal for exchange terms, with room for shorter or longer periods too.
• Lower cost: commissions are lower than those of traditional estate agencies.

Spotahome has been helping students find accommodation since 2014, and more than 200,000 have already booked with us.