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Universidad Internacional de Valencia — VIU — was founded in 2008 by the Generalitat Valenciana and is one of Spain's leading online universities. Acquired by Planeta Formación y Universidades in 2013, the university now serves more than 44,000 alumni worldwide through bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes delivered online but coordinated from a 3,000 square-metre LEED-certified headquarters at Calle Pintor Sorolla 21, in the heart of Ciutat Vella. VIU students who travel to Valencia for in-person seminars, exam weeks or thesis defences have the perfect base in the historic centre, where the campus connects directly to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento and the city's main transport hub.
According to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026, here are the available accommodation in Valencia options and their average price by property type.
| Available accommodation | Total | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms in Valencia | +3,600 | 450 € |
| Apartments in Valencia | +1,000 | 1,550 € |
| Studios in Valencia | +550 | 992 € |
| Residences in Valencia | 43 | 949 € |
These four districts surround the Pintor Sorolla headquarters and offer the best mix of student housing, transport and walking distance to class:
In total these four districts list more than +1,800 properties on Spotahome, all of them fully furnished and ready to live in from the day you arrive in Valencia.
VIU coordinates incoming students through its International Office, which manages partnerships with public and private universities across Europe and Latin America. Because VIU is fundamentally an online university, students who choose to live in Valencia can build their own day-to-day routine: study sessions in the campus library on Pintor Sorolla, coffee on Plaça de la Reina, lunch at the Mercado Central and afternoons cycling along the Turia gardens. The city's compact size makes it easy to combine remote study with in-person events at the headquarters.
Calle Pintor Sorolla 21 sits a hundred metres from Plaça de l'Ajuntament:
The most student-friendly options near Pintor Sorolla are:
For walking distance to the headquarters, choose Ciutat Vella or Extramurs. For a creative atmosphere with the best café scene, Russafa is the natural pick.
Here are the price ranges across Ciutat Vella, Extramurs, L'Eixample and El Pla del Real, based on the Spotahome Rent Index 2026:
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 444 € - 500 € | 1,323 |
| Studio | 887 € - 1,354 € | 225 |
| Whole apartment | 1,600 € - 2,001 € | 269 |
The most popular choice for VIU students who relocate to Valencia is a room in a shared flat: more than 1,300 listings with an average price of around 470 €/month and bills often included.
Two to three months ahead of moving in. Because VIU is an online university, demand around Pintor Sorolla peaks at the same time as the rest of the city — late September and early February. Booking online from your home country gives you the widest choice across Ciutat Vella and Extramurs.
Every property on Spotahome goes through a verification process before publication, so the photos and floor plans you see reflect the actual property. If anything doesn't add up 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 VIU 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 VIU students who relocate to Valencia because it offers:
Spotahome has been helping students find accommodation since 2014, and more than 200,000 have already booked with us.
