Student housing in Milan.

The first step to do is setting a budget, probably the less funny part; at this point you’ll find out if you can afford your experience abroad, the area where you can live, the type of accommodation you could pick. When you deal with the finances you have to think about: price of the room or apartment, cost of living (bills, living expenses such as grocery, food, etc.), the card or tickets of the public transport and many other things.

Which is the perfect moment to rent your room? You can be an early bird researcher or do a last minute booking. 

1. If you would rather carefully plan everything in advance, then it’s better to start seeking your accommodation at least 4 months before the arrival. That’s how you’ll get the best option, the ideal for you. But, little warning: most likely you have to pay the rent even for the term that precedes your arrival in town.
2. The last booking option is for those who prefer relaxing and starting their research at the very end (in any case, we suggest to start at least one month before). Milan is such a lively and dynamic city; people move very often and it won’t be a “mission impossible” for you to find a last minute accommodation. But, be careful, you may encounter some issues to find the ideal place (because of the timing).

If you are looking for lively and dynamic neighbourhoods, then our tip is to stay in the central areas of Milan. There are a lot of upsides about that: the greatest shopping routes of Europe, the coolest dining spots in Italy and many cultural points. The only downside is the noise: if you’re a calm person, our suggestion is to rent a room in a non-touristy area.

What’s more? Some additional things you consider when it comes to choose the best neighbourhood in Milan for living: the public transport, the distance to your university or workplace, to supermarkets and anything else you need!

The price of the rooms for rent may vary if it’s an interior one or not. If you look for a bright room in Milan, than the exterior ones are the best pick (and they also provide you with a beautiful view on the street), but if you prefer living in a peaceful and calm accommodation, our tip is to choose an interior one.

A cosy and well equipped flat is all tenant wants when it comes to live abroad!

During your flat hunting, you’ll run into several types of accommodations: those which are empty spaces or others that are well equipped.

At helpHousing, our flats are furnished and renovated in a modern style. Moreover, our rooms provide you with all the furnitures you need.

Deciding the kind of accommodation where to live in Milan means you also choose to rent a room or a flat that won’t cause you headache! Living alone is way harder, because you have to manage some problems that you never had before: door locks issues, problems with the boiler or the bathroom pipes...and others. Furthermore, you could run into some language misunderstandings and you may find it difficult to know how much the service costs.

We put a lot of effort in our customer care: our tenants have nothing to worry about, since we include the maintenance service in our offer.

One last detail to keep in mind is about the costs. Have you thought about including that in your room rental budget? In many rooms in Milan, or apartments, costs are excluded from the starting price. And so, you should also consider this cost when it comes to rent a room. But don’t forget that the expenses and bills management is way easier with us: we provide you with your own online account and you will receive notifications about every detail.