As the new academic year approaches, student accommodation is becoming scarce. Are you looking for a cheap room or studio to rent instead? Here are some tips on how to find affordable student accommodation.

Renting a studio

If you have a comfortable budget, the studio flat is a suitable type of accommodation for students. Equipped with a kitchen and a private bathroom, it offers comfort and privacy.
It should be close to the school or university where the student is studying, and also close to public transport or local shops.

Advantage privacy and a quiet environment to study
Disadvantage higher rent and charges than standard student accommodation

Our advice: choose furnished accommodation for ease of use.

Living in a shared flat

Sharing a flat is the ideal solution for students who want the comfort of a large flat while limiting expenses. However, landlords who agree to rent their property to several flatmates are rare. To convince them, prepare your file well: rental guarantee, names of guarantors and documents attesting to their solvency in the event of non-payment by one of the flatmates, etc.

Advantage comfort and user-friendliness
Disadvantage scarcity of the property and financial risks in case of departure of one of the co-tenants

Our advice: make sure that all the flatmates are present during the visit with the estate agent or landlord. The presence of the parents is compulsory if one of the future flatmates is a minor. In any case, the presence of the parents is an asset.

Renting a room in a home

Probably the cheapest student accommodation you can find! Renting a room in a host family often reassures parents who live far from the student town where their child is studying. In addition to the room, which must meet the following criteria: minimum height of 2.20 m and a surface area of at least 9 m², it is recommended to pay attention to the lifestyle of the inhabitants.

Our advice: ask landlords about access to their accommodation and your room. Some landlords who rent out a student room in their home have drawn up house rules. Ask to see them!

Advantage the price and the presence of an adult on site
Disadvantage Rules of life to be respected (schedules, comings and goings, visits, etc.)

If you are looking for student accommodation, start your search on atHome.lu. You will find all the ads for accommodation!