GLOSSARY: COMMON SPANISH WORDS RELATED TO HOUSING
ARRENDADOR/CASERO = Landlord
ARRENDAMIENTO/ALQUILER = Rent
ARRENDATARIO/INQUILINO = Tenant
CONTRATO DE ARRENDAMIENTO/ALQUILER =Contract
FIANZA = Deposit
PISO/APARTAMENTO = Apartment :
BARRIO = Neighbourhood
VECINO = Neighbour
GASTOS = Utilities (Water, heating, power and Internet)
It´s important to check which utilities are included in the price because usually they are not.
The city of Madrid includes 21 districts, each with its own neighbourhoods, 119 total.
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One of the most important decisions that a student will have to make is where to live. Most (international) students choose to share an apartment with other international students. The approximate price to rent a room in the city is usually between 500 € and 600 € per month.
UC3M RESIDENCE HALLS: UC3M has two dorms located in the Getafe campus and one dorm in the Leganes campus. They are very popular among students and they usually fill up in the first semester. Although they are more inclined to provide rooms to year students, you can click here for more information.
Other options for Residence Halls in Getafe:
Other options for Residence Halls in Leganés:
Residence Halls also offer accommodation during the Summer.
Aluni
is a company dedicated to the management and marketing of housing accommodation for students and young professionals throughout Spain; they provide high quality services. Other companies that manage housing accommodation for students are CitylifeMadrid and BeMadrid.
Homestays: if you have difficulties finding a place to stay, or you would rather live with a family, a homestay is a great option to considr, as it will allow you to practice your Spanish daily, and immerse much more in the Spanish culture. Some options for homestays in Madrid:
IMPORTANT! While free platforms such as Idealista may be cheaper than making your housing arrangements using the services of an agency, it may also entail more risks (such as scams, for example). Paying an agency fee may prevent you from coming across fake advertisements.