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Policlinico Umberto I is the teaching hospital of the Sapienza Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, founded in 1888 and named after King Umberto I. The complex stretches across 27 hectares between Viale del Policlinico and Viale Regina Elena, making it one of the largest hospital campuses in Europe and a daily workplace for more than 12,000 staff and over 6,000 medical, nursing and biomedical students. The site sits between the Castro Pretorio and Nomentano districts, a short walk from the main Sapienza campus and from the Termini transport hub.
According to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026, here are the available accommodation in Rome options and their average price by property type.
| Available accommodation | Total | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms in Rome | +2,200 | 670 € |
| Apartments in Rome | +1,500 | 1,950 € |
| Studios in Rome | +400 | 1,300 € |
| Residences in Rome | 3 | 900 € |
These four districts share an entry to the Policlinico campus and offer the deepest mix of student housing and transport for medical residents and biomedical undergraduates:
Together these four districts list more than +550 properties on Spotahome, all of them fully furnished and ready to live in from the day you arrive in Rome.
The Policlinico's Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy welcomes hundreds of incoming Erasmus, Erasmus Mundus and exchange students each year through the Sapienza Hello team. Beyond rotations and laboratories, life around the hospital is a true student environment: the bars of San Lorenzo and Piazza Bologna sit ten minutes away, and the Verano cemetery and the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore offer cultural breaks between classes. Many medical students live in shared flats in Nomentano or Trieste because both areas combine fast tram links with calm residential streets.
The main entrance on Viale del Policlinico 155 is well served by every form of public transport:
The most student-friendly options around the hospital are:
If your priority is the lowest rent close to class, Trieste and Esquilino are the natural fit. For walking distance, choose Castro Pretorio.
These are the price ranges across Castro Pretorio, Nomentano, Esquilino and Trieste, based on the Spotahome Rent Index 2026:
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 695 € - 800 € | 393 |
| Studio | 1,300 € - 1,954 € | 37 |
| Whole apartment | 1,750 € - 3,500 € | 129 |
The most popular choice for medical students near the Policlinico is a room in a shared flat: nearly 400 listings with an average price of around 735 €/month and bills often included.
Start three to four months before the term. Medical rotations begin in late September and February, with admissions exams in early September drawing thousands of candidates. Booking online from your home country avoids competing for a flat under pressure during exam week.
Every listing on Spotahome goes through a verification process before publication, so the photos and floor plans you see reflect the property. If something doesn't match the listing on arrival, report it within twenty-four hours and the team will help with mediation, relocation or another solution.
The deposit is set by the landlord, usually one or two months of rent. On listings labelled "Deposit protected", Spotahome refunds the deposit directly if the landlord doesn't return it within three months of moving out and you've met the contract terms. There are also many properties without a deposit, easy to filter from the search.
No guarantor is needed. You'll need an ID or passport, your enrolment confirmation or hospital placement letter and a payment method. After the landlord accepts the booking, they may request proof of solvency and a SEPA direct debit to finalise the contract.
The monthly price always includes rent, the IBI property tax and condominium fees. Utilities such as electricity, water, gas and Wi-Fi are included in many listings but not in all. Personal expenses like groceries, toiletries and optional services such as a weekly cleaner or parking are never included. Read the listing description carefully so the move-in day brings no surprises.
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