Rents for university students: in four years +45% single rents

The rental market for university students in Italy continues to undergo a phase of strong pressure: rents are constantly rising and the gap between supply and demand is widening, especially for single rooms. All the data on percentage increases shown below are calculated with respect to 2021, the reference year for the analysis by the Ufficio Studi Locare.
Letting a single room in 2025 cost on average more than 11% more than the previous year, with much faster increases than for traditional types of accommodation (studios, two-room apartments, three-room apartments).
While in the North a timid stabilisation can be glimpsed, some cities are registering record increases, with peaks of more than 30-40% in just twelve months.

The single room is now the preferred choice: double rooms are losing their attractiveness and in many cities are even in danger of disappearing. However, those who opt for a double room save an average of 20-25% on the cost of a bed compared to a single room.
In addition to price, students consider other fundamental criteria: 1. proximity to the university and nightlife - the more central it is, the more willingness to pay increases. 2. public transport - metro essential in Milan, bus/metro combination in Rome, bicycles and walking in medium-sized cities such as Padua or Macerata. 3. quality of the property - liveable spaces, air conditioning, new furniture make the difference. 4. safety of the neighbourhood - an increasingly decisive element in the final choice.

The price map confirms deep territorial differences. Milan and Bologna remain the most expensive cities, but increases also affect medium-sized centres.

- Milan: 630-732 €/month (peaks 846 €) | +44% from 2021

- Bologna: 600-632 €/month | +73% from 2021 (absolute record)