Apartments and rooms near IED

Founded in 1966, IED – Istituto Europeo di Design is one of Europe's leading private schools for design, fashion, visual arts and communication, with campuses across Italy and Spain and a strongly international student body. In Milan, its design school is based on Via Amatore Sciesa, in the Porta Vittoria area just east of the historic centre, with additional sites for its fashion and other programmes around the city. With Milan's status as a world capital of design and fashion, IED places its students at the heart of the industry they are training to join.

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

Best neighbourhoods near IED Milan

These are the four areas closest to the Via Sciesa campus, chosen for their proximity to IED and the amount of accommodation available nearby:

• XXII Marzo: the campus's own area around Porta Vittoria, a residential, well-connected district with markets and green squares. Shared rooms here average around 817 €, with apartments near 2,207 €.
• Porta Romana: an elegant, creative district just south, full of design studios, cafés and good transport. Apartments in Porta Romana average around 2,033 €, with rooms near 874 €.
• Città Studi: Milan's main university quarter to the east, lively and affordable, home to the Politecnico and a big student crowd. Apartments in Città Studi average about 1,529 €, the most affordable of the four, with rooms near 706 €.
• Guastalla: a central, green district between the campus and the Duomo, quiet but very well located. Shared rooms here average around 849 €, with apartments near 2,419 €.

Across these four neighbourhoods there are more than 600 properties available near IED Milan, and every Spotahome listing is fully furnished and ready to move into the day you arrive.

What you should know about IED Milan

IED teaches design, fashion, visual arts, communication and management of the creative industries, in a hands-on, studio-based style and with a growing offer of English-taught courses. Its student community is international and creative, and the surrounding Porta Vittoria and Porta Romana areas are full of studios, galleries and makers. The Via Sciesa campus sits a few minutes from the historic centre, with the Giardini della Guastalla and the Politecnico's Città Studi within easy reach. For programme details, dates and admissions, the official IED Milan website is the best reference.

Erasmus Life at IED Milan and in Milan

IED works with a network of partner institutions and welcomes exchange and international students across its programmes, with support handled through its international office. Living in Milan as an exchange student means Italy's capital of design and fashion: an intense cultural calendar, world-class museums, efficient public transport and a young population spread across several major universities. Student associations and the city's ESN network run constant events, trips and socials, which makes settling in quick and easy.

How to get to IED Milan from Milan city centre

The Via Sciesa campus is central and easy to reach:

• Metro line M4: Tricolore and Sforza-Policlinico stations are a short walk from campus.
• Passante and rail: Porta Vittoria station is a few minutes away.
• Tram: lines 9, 12 and 27 stop close to the campus and link it across the city.

Common questions (FAQ) about renting near IED Milan

Which are the best neighbourhoods for students near IED Milan in Milan?

The top student areas combine a genuine young scene with a short ride to the Via Sciesa campus.

• Città Studi: Milan's main university quarter, lively, affordable and packed with students, with rooms in Città Studi around 706 € and a short tram or metro ride to campus.
• Porta Romana: elegant and creative, popular with design students, with rooms in Porta Romana near 874 € and a quick connection to IED.
• XXII Marzo: the campus's own area around Porta Vittoria, residential and well connected, with shared rooms around 817 € and class within walking distance.

For value and a big student crowd, Città Studi leads; for a short walk to campus, XXII Marzo is unbeatable.

How much does student accommodation near IED Milan cost?

The Spotahome Rent Index 2026 gives clear price ranges for the neighbourhoods around the campus.

A room in a shared flat is by far the most popular choice near IED, with the largest number of listings and the friendliest prices for a student budget. If you would rather have your own space, a studio in Porta Romana is a central, self-contained option close to campus, with an average price around 1,760 € and bills included in a share of listings, so check what each monthly figure covers.

When should I start looking for accommodation near IED Milan?

Start early, because Milan's rental market is fast and competitive.

• IED's main intake is in the autumn, so the best central listings go over the summer.
• Booking two to three months ahead gives you the widest choice around Porta Romana and Città Studi.
• Reserving online before you arrive lets you sign from home and move straight into a furnished flat.

A search in late spring or early summer is the calmest way to secure a good room.

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 and details match the real property.

• If the flat doesn't match the listing when you arrive, report it within the first 24 hours.
• The Spotahome team then helps resolve it, by mediating with the landlord or arranging alternative accommodation.

It is a practical safety net when you are booking a home from abroad.

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

The deposit is set by each landlord, usually one or two months' rent.

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

Check the listing before booking to see which option applies.

Do I need a guarantor to rent on Spotahome?

No, you do not need a local guarantor or an Italian payslip 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 request proof of solvency and a bank direct debit to finalise the contract.

Having these ready in advance keeps the last step quick and smooth.

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

Your monthly rent always includes the rent, the property tax and the building service charges. Utilities like electricity, gas, water and Wi-Fi are included in a good share of the listings, but not all landlords add them: in some flats you'll see a fixed monthly amount on top. Personal items and food are never included. Optional services such as a parking spot or weekly cleaning are usually billed separately. Take a careful look at each listing's description to see exactly what each property covers.

Why is Spotahome the best option for Erasmus and other students at IED Milan?

Spotahome is the ideal platform for IED Milan students because it offers:

• A wide choice near IED: more than 600 homes in areas like Porta Romana, Città Studi and Porta Vittoria, many less than 15 minutes from campus.
• Affordable options: nearly 300 rooms in shared flats, with an average price around 800 €/month and bills included in many cases.
• 100% online booking: you can rent from any country or city before you even arrive in Milan.
• 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.