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The American University of Rome was founded in 1969 and is the oldest American-accredited university in Italy. The campus sits on Via Pietro Roselli 4, on the Janiculum hill in the Monteverde Vecchio district, with most of its buildings adjoining a stretch of the third-century Aurelian Wall. AUR hosts more than 700 students from over 60 nationalities and grants United States bachelor's and master's degrees in international relations, communication, art history, business, archaeology and Italian studies, with a large share of students arriving for one- or two-semester study-abroad terms.
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 Janiculum hill and offer the deepest student housing within walking distance or a tram ride of Via Pietro Roselli:
Together these four districts list more than +750 properties on Spotahome, all of them fully furnished and ready to live in from the day you arrive in Rome.
AUR runs a deep network of partnerships with US and European universities through its Office of Education Abroad, and study-abroad students account for a large share of the campus community each semester. The Janiculum location places AUR steps from Villa Doria Pamphilj — Rome's largest park — and ten minutes from Trastevere, the most international student neighbourhood in the city. Field trips, archaeology digs and museum visits are part of the academic year, with weekend excursions to Naples, Florence and the Tuscan coast.
Via Pietro Roselli 4 sits on the Janiculum hill, ten minutes from Trastevere and twenty from the Centro Storico:
The most student-friendly options near the Janiculum campus are:
If your priority is the cheapest option, Portuense and Gianicolense lead the way. If you want walking distance to AUR plus nightlife, Trastevere is the natural fit.
Here are the price ranges across Gianicolense, Trastevere, Portuense and Aurelio, based on the Spotahome Rent Index 2026:
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 650 € - 1,686 € | 399 |
| Studio | 980 € - 2,500 € | 75 |
| Whole apartment | 1,614 € - 2,397 € | 298 |
The most popular option for AUR students is a room in a shared flat: around 400 listings with an average price of about 705 €/month and bills often included.
Three to four months before the semester. AUR's largest intakes arrive in late August and early January, alongside the rest of Rome's universities, and last-minute housing on the Janiculum is hard to find because supply is concentrated in Gianicolense and Trastevere. Booking online before you fly avoids competing under pressure.
Every property on Spotahome goes through a verification process before publication, so the photos and floor plans you see reflect the actual 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 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. There are also many properties without a deposit, easy to filter from the search.
No. You'll need an ID or passport, your AUR enrolment confirmation 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 rent 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 AUR students because it offers:
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