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Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) Milano was founded in 1966 and is one of Europe's leading institutions for design, fashion, visual communication and management of the creative industries. The Milan campus, which is also the IED headquarters, is spread across several historic buildings around Porta Romana and Solari, including Via Sciesa 4 and Via Pompeo Leoni 3, all within walking distance of each other. Around 8,000 students study at IED globally, with Milan as the flagship hub for Bachelor and Master programmes in Fashion Design, Product Design, Communication, Photography and Management. With additional campuses in Rome, Turin, Florence, Cagliari, Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, IED offers a uniquely international design education.
According to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026, here is the available accommodation in Milan and the average price by property type.
| Available accommodation | Total | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms in Milan | +4,000 | 720 € |
| Apartments in Milan | +2,900 | 1,815 € |
| Studios in Milan | +1,100 | 1,350 € |
These four districts sit closest to the IED Milano teaching sites and combine a creative urban scene with quick walks to class:
In these four neighbourhoods around IED Milano, Spotahome lists more than +750 properties. Every unit comes fully furnished and ready to live in from your first day in Milan.
IED is structured around four schools: Design, Fashion, Visual Communication and Management of the Creative Industries. The Milan campus runs flagship Bachelor programmes in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design and Visual Communication, and pioneering Masters in Industrial Design, User Experience and Brand Strategy. Notable alumni include leading designers and creative directors at brands such as Versace, Prada, Bulgari and Volvo. IED is part of the network of Italian institutions accredited by the Ministry of University and Research and partners with companies like Ferrari, Lavazza, Coca-Cola and Vogue Italia for project-based learning.
IED supports international mobility through the Erasmus+ programme and exchange agreements with leading design schools worldwide, including Parsons, Central Saint Martins and ELISAVA. Each year hundreds of incoming exchange students join the IED Milan campus and an equal number study abroad. Living in Milan offers an unbeatable creative experience: Salone del Mobile in April, Fashion Week in February and September, the Triennale design museum, and weekend trips to Lake Como and Bergamo.
The IED Milano main campus on Via Sciesa is well connected with the city centre:
IED students typically choose central southern districts to keep commutes short and benefit from Milan's creative scene.
Prices vary by property type. The table below shows the range of average prices in Porta Romana, Vigentina, Lodi - Corvetto and Ticinese according to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026.
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 745 € - 960 € | 381 |
| Studio | 1,090 € - 1,760 € | 110 |
| Whole apartment | 1,480 € - 2,146 € | 276 |
The most popular choice for IED students is by far a room in Milan: renting a room keeps housing costs manageable, 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 place before flying to Milan.
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 typically one to two months of rent and is held by 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 complied with the contract. Deposit-free listings are also available and can be filtered 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, IMU property tax and condominium 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 IED students because it offers:
Spotahome has been helping students find accommodation since 2014, and more than 200,000 have already booked with us.
