How is to live in Bologna?

The city is full of students of all ages and various localities (mostly from Italy), so you will find a very friendly student atmosphere, with many opportunities for fun and friendly people. In addition, you will realise how easy it is to get around by bike, because the city is small and there is a lot of respect for the cyclist. As for the climate, we can describe the city as quite humid. In general the winters are cold and in summer the humidity does not go unnoticed. The good news is that with just one train you can reach the sea from Genoa or Rimini.

Where should I live in Bologna?

Since it is a small city, you will be able to reach the centre easily. In general, the places of interest and the universities are located in the centre, which is the meeting point for all those who have recently moved to the city. Our recommendation is that you let yourself be guided by the "gates" that the city has, which are very comfortable strategic points to live in. We recommend the areas around: Porta Castiglione, Porta de Santo Stefano, Porta Maggiore, San Vitale, San Donato, Mascarella, Galliera, Lame, San Felice and Zaragoza.

How much are rents in Bologna?

You have to keep in mind that there are many aspects that can vary, and depending on that the price could go up or down. One example is the time of construction of the apartment that you are going to rent , it is common that in Italy, especially in the central part of the country, the houses are very old. This does not mean that they do not have all their services in good working order or that they are well maintained, but it will certainly not be common to find modern houses. In any case, it is a good opportunity to save some money. In general, prices can vary from 300 to 500 euros, not counting the cost of utilities such as electricity and water. If you want an apartment just for you, that is a studio or ‘’monolocale’’you will find it for approximately 600 euros. Also, in Italy landlords usually ask for one or two months rent as a guarantee. There is a possibility to rent without paying the guarantee through Spotahome's premium properties, just filter the option ''no deposit'' and all the available options will appear. You could also opt for a shared room in which you have several services included such as Wifi, electricity and water. And thus avoid paying for these extra services.

What is the cost of living in Bologna?

Bologna is not among the most expensive cities in Italy when it comes to the cost of living. In fact, being a student city, in the university neighbourhoods you will find very reasonable prices. For example, a breakfast with cappuccino and brioche will cost 3€ or 4€. A lunch including a drink, on a normal day, could cost 14€. Speaking of transportation, the monthly public transportation pass costs about 36€. A cocktail or a drink in a bar, in an expensive area of the city could cost 8€.

Is it hard to find a rental in Bologna?

The most important thing when looking for a house in a new city is to plan ahead. In Bologna, students generally move in during the months of the beginning of the academic semesters, which is September and February. So you don't want to wait too long to search and coincide with these dates. We also recommend you to have an idea of what you are looking for, but be flexible so that the search does not become complicated. Play with Spotahome's filters and you will find different options that might interest you, as well as being able to search according to your budget.

How often do you pay rent in Bologna?

In Bologna rents generally work as in other parts of the world. That is, if you have not selected a property without a deposit, you will have to pay one or two months rent as a guarantee, and then pay the normal monthly rent. It may happen that the landlord prefers to receive payment every three months, but this is not very common.

What documents do I need for renting in Bologna?

In general this is a matter that depends and varies a lot from landlord to landlord. But most of them will ask you for an identity document together with your residence permit, your codice fiscale (tax code) for the contract, it is an identification number that you can manage at your arrival in Italy. If you are a student you may be asked for a letter of acceptance from the University where you are going to study.

Rentals in Bologna: apartment/flat & rooms for monthly rent

Statistics about our monthly rentals in Bologna

The average availability for our rentals in Bologna, Italy, is 19.7% for the next few months

Month	Average availability
Jul 26	23.46%
Aug 26	26.66%(3.2%)
Sep 26	23.78%(-2.88%)
Oct 26	16.81%(-6.97%)
Nov 26	14.12%(-2.69%)
Dec 26	13.61%(-0.51%)

The month with the most property availability in Bologna over the next 6 months is August. On the other hand, December will have the least, with only 13.61% of properties available. Why wait? Your dream home is just a couple of clicks away!

Rentals availability in bologna

Month

Average availability

Jul 26

23.46%

Aug 26

26.66% (3.2%)

Sep 26

23.78% (-2.88%)

Oct 26

16.81% (-6.97%)

Nov 26

14.12% (-2.69%)

Dec 26

13.61% (-0.51%)

In the last 6 months, the average rental price for our properties in Bologna, Italy, has been 1172.7 €

Month	Average price
Dec 25	1171.9 €(-0.54%)
Jan 26	1179.3 €(0.63%)
Feb 26	1160.4 €(-1.6%)
Mar 26	1171.0 €(0.91%)
Apr 26	1180.7 €(0.83%)

In April of 2026, our rentals, of all sizes and types, in Bologna changed their average price by 0.83%, reaching 1180.7 €

Historical Average Monthly Rent Prices in Bologna

Month

Average price

Dec 25

1171.9 € (-0.54%)

Jan 26

1179.3 € (0.63%)

Feb 26

1160.4 € (-1.6%)

Mar 26

1171.0 € (0.91%)

Apr 26

1180.7 € (0.83%)

Most of our tenants in Bologna, Italy are 18-24 years old

Nationality	Percentage
France	11.67%
Spain	11.44%
Germany	10.07%
Belgium	5.95%

Like in any city, it depends on the area, but in Bologna, most of our current tenants are 18-24 years old, from France, and list Student as their occupation.

Our Tenant Profile in Bologna

Nationality

Percentage

France

11.67%

Spain

11.44%

Germany

10.07%

Belgium

5.95%

Rooms are the top choice for people moving to Bologna, Italy.

Most Popular Property Type rented in Bologna

Property type	Percentage
Rooms	61.19%
Studios	23.49%
Apartments	15.33%

Over the last 3 months, people searching for their new home in Bologna have shown the most interest in renting Rooms, followed by Studios. In contrast, Apartments seem to be less popular.

Most Popular Property Type rented in Bologna

Property type

Percentage

Rooms

61.19%

Studios

23.49%

Apartments

15.33%

This data is sourced from the Spotahome Database. The availability of information in each category is determined by our supply in a specific city and is adjusted based on the selected filters.

Information about our rentals in Bologna

🏠 Nº of properties	840 flats, studios and rooms for rent
💵 Minimum monthly price	starting from 200 €
✔️ Verified properties	343 homes
💰 Deposit not required	199 rentals
🐶 Pets allowed	100 properties
🎓 Ideal for students	634 accommodations
💖 Ideal for couples	194 accommodations

Rent in Bologna: 837 apartments/flats, rooms per month - Housing short & long term properties

Statistics about our monthly rentals in Bologna

Rentals availability in bologna

Historical Average Monthly Rent Prices in Bologna

Our Tenant Profile in Bologna

Most Popular Property Type rented in Bologna

Property types in Bologna

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