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Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Getafe Campus is the founding campus of UC3M, established in 1989 in Getafe, just 13 kilometres south of the Spanish capital. Around 22,000 students study at UC3M across its four campuses, with Getafe hosting the Faculties of Humanities, Communication and Documentation, the Faculty of Social and Legal Sciences and several research institutes. The university is internationally recognised for its programmes in Economics, Law, Journalism and Political Science, with around half of its degrees taught in English. UC3M is consistently ranked among the top universities in Spain and is a member of the YERUN (Young European Research Universities) alliance.
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 areas sit closest to the Getafe campus on Calle Madrid 126 and combine affordable rents with quick connections to the university:
In these four neighbourhoods around Carlos III Getafe, Spotahome lists more than +550 properties. Every unit comes fully furnished and ready to live in from your first day in Madrid.
UC3M Getafe is the historic and largest campus of Universidad Carlos III, hosting around 12,000 students across its faculties. The university is known for its bilingual approach, where many programmes are taught in both Spanish and English, attracting a high share of international students. UC3M Getafe houses the Faculty of Social and Legal Sciences (Economics, Business, Law, Political Science) and the Faculty of Humanities, Communication and Documentation (History, Journalism, Audiovisual Communication, Tourism). The campus also hosts cutting-edge research institutes such as the Institute on Gender Studies and the Carlos III Institute of Economics.
UC3M is one of the most active Spanish universities in international mobility, with more than 350 partner universities through the Erasmus+ programme and bilateral agreements. Each year more than 1,000 incoming exchange students join the Getafe campus alone. Living between Getafe and Madrid offers the best of both worlds: an affordable, vibrant student town with countless tapas bars, and a quick train ride into the heart of the Spanish capital for nightlife in Malasaña, weekend trips to Toledo and free entry to the Prado and Reina Sofía museums.
The Getafe campus is well connected with central Madrid by train and bus:
UC3M students typically choose Getafe and the southern suburbs to keep commutes short and rents low.
Prices vary by property type. The table below shows the range of average prices in Getafe, Leganés, Almendrales and Aluche according to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026.
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 475 € - 612 € | 485 |
| Studio | 905 € - 1,100 € | 7 |
| Whole apartment | 1,250 € - 1,802 € | 75 |
The most popular option for UC3M Getafe students is by far a room in Madrid: the average rent stays below 600 €, the lowest among Madrid's main universities, and bills are included in many listings.
Start your search at least two to three months ahead of 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 UC3M students because it offers:
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