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Sapienza University of Rome is the largest university in Europe and one of the oldest in the world, founded by Pope Boniface VIII in 1303. With around 110,000 students and over 50,000 international applicants every year, the campus on Piazzale Aldo Moro 5 is the beating heart of student life in the Italian capital. The historic Città Universitaria, designed by Marcello Piacentini in the 1930s, brings together more than fifty departments across the humanities, sciences, engineering, medicine and law, while satellite poles in San Pietro in Vincoli, San Lorenzo and Latina handle specialised programmes.
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 wrap around the Città Universitaria and offer the deepest student housing supply within fifteen minutes of class:
Together these four districts list more than +500 properties on Spotahome, all of them fully furnished and ready to live in from the day you arrive in Rome.
Sapienza is the largest Erasmus destination in Italy, hosting more than 3,000 incoming exchange students each year through the Hello Sapienza office. The university coordinates orientation weeks, Italian-language tandems and student-run associations such as ESN Rome that organise weekend trips and aperitivos. Living near Piazzale Aldo Moro means access to the city library, the Orto Botanico, the National Etruscan Museum and the bars of San Lorenzo, all in walking distance of class.
Piazzale Aldo Moro 5 is one of the best-connected addresses in the city:
The most student-friendly districts around the Città Universitaria are:
If your priority is the lowest rent, focus on Pigneto and San Lorenzo. If you want walking distance to class, Castro Pretorio and Nomentano are the natural fit.
Here are the price ranges across Castro Pretorio, Nomentano, Esquilino and Prenestino-Labicano, based on the Spotahome Rent Index 2026:
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 600 € - 800 € | 297 |
| Studio | 1,350 € - 1,954 € | 66 |
| Whole apartment | 1,565 € - 3,500 € | 162 |
The most popular choice for Sapienza students is a room in a shared flat: nearly 300 listings with an average price of around 730 €/month and bills often included.
Start three to four months ahead of the term. Sapienza opens its semesters in late September and early March, and demand peaks four to six weeks before each intake because the university hosts the largest student community in Europe. Booking online from your home country avoids paying for a hotel during the search.
Each listing on Spotahome goes through a verification process before it goes live, so the photos and floor plans you see reflect the property accurately. 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 tagged "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. Many properties on Spotahome ask for no deposit at all, and you can filter for those in the search.
No. You'll need an ID or passport, the Sapienza enrolment confirmation or Erasmus 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.
Spotahome is the ideal platform for Sapienza students because it offers:
Spotahome has been helping students find accommodation since 2014, and more than 200,000 have already booked with us.
