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Complutense University of Madrid traces its origins back to 1293 in Alcalá de Henares and moved to its current Madrid location in 1836, making it one of the oldest universities in the world still in operation. Today around 85,000 students study at UCM, with the main campus at Ciudad Universitaria in the Moncloa-Aravaca district, a vast academic park designed in the early 20th century with green avenues, faculty buildings and the iconic Faculty of Medicine. Additional facilities are spread across the Somosaguas Campus in Pozuelo for Economics and Political Science, and several teaching hospitals across Madrid. As one of Spain's leading research universities, UCM has produced seven Nobel laureates and is internationally recognised in Humanities, Law, Sciences and Health.
According to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026, here is the available accommodation in Madrid and the average price by property type.
| Available accommodation | Total | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms in Madrid | +7,700 | 650 € |
| Apartments in Madrid | +3,300 | 2,000 € |
| Studios in Madrid | +1,300 | 1,350 € |
| Residences in Madrid | +500 | 1,100 € |
These four neighbourhoods sit closest to Ciudad Universitaria and offer the largest pool of student housing in Madrid:
In these four neighbourhoods around UCM, Spotahome lists more than +850 properties. Every unit comes fully furnished and ready to live in from your first day in Madrid.
UCM is structured around 26 faculties and runs more than 250 bachelor and master programmes, the most extensive academic offering in Spain. The university has produced presidents, scientists and writers including José Echegaray, Camilo José Cela and Severo Ochoa. Its main library, the Marqués de Valdecilla, hosts more than three million volumes and one of Europe's most complete collections of medieval manuscripts. UCM is also a member of the Una Europa alliance of leading European universities.
UCM runs one of the largest Erasmus+ programmes in Europe, with more than 600 partner universities across 50 countries. Each year more than 2,500 incoming exchange students study at UCM and a similar number travel abroad. Madrid itself is a magnet for international students: tapas in La Latina, parties in Malasaña, free entry to the Prado on weekday evenings, hikes in Sierra de Guadarrama and weekend trips to Toledo or Segovia. More information is available through the UCM International Mobility Office.
Ciudad Universitaria is well connected with central Madrid:
UCM students typically choose the western and northern districts to keep commutes short.
Prices vary by property type. The table below shows the range of average prices in Ciudad Universitaria, Argüelles, Gaztambide and Almenara according to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026.
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 705 € - 754 € | 726 |
| Studio | 1,198 € - 1,583 € | 56 |
| Whole apartment | 1,650 € - 2,529 € | 110 |
The most popular choice for UCM students is by far a room in Madrid: the average rent stays around 700 € around campus, and bills are included in many listings.
Start your search at least two to three months before your move-in date. Demand peaks between June and September for the autumn semester. Spotahome lets you book online from anywhere, so you can secure your room before flying to Madrid.
Every Spotahome listing is verified before publication: photos, descriptions and amenities are reviewed. If the apartment doesn't match the listing on move-in day, report it within the first 24 hours and our team will help with mediation, relocation or alternatives.
The deposit is usually one to two months of rent and is paid directly to the landlord. On listings tagged "Deposit protected", Spotahome refunds you directly if the landlord doesn't return the deposit within three months of move-out and you've met the contract terms. Many deposit-free listings are also available, easy to filter in the search.
No guarantor is required. You only need a valid ID or passport, proof of student or worker status, and a payment method. Once the landlord accepts the booking, they may request proof of income and a direct debit authorisation to finalise the contract.
The monthly rent on Spotahome always includes rent, IBI property tax and community fees. Utilities such as electricity, water, gas and Wi-Fi are included in many listings.
Read the listing description carefully to see exactly what is covered.
Spotahome is the ideal platform for UCM students because it offers:
At Spotahome we have been helping students find accommodation since 2014, and more than 200,000 have already booked with us.
