Florence Housing and Apartment Information:
* Students looking to SHARE apartments with other students should be at orientation on January 14th, 2009 or September 2nd 2009 . There are rental agencies that we work with that will help to find you find accommodations.
Those who wish to live ALONE or already have a roommate can reserve apartments from abroad through. www.FlorenceAndAbroad.com. The Florence And Abroad agency lists only apartments in the center and charges a low 5% commission. You can email them directly to request a list of places with lots of photos.
*Please Note: The Florence Institute is not responsible for agrements made between students and housing agencies.We generally recommend that you are careful reserving apartments online, until you have seen them, as sometimes photos do not fully represent the reality of the apartment. In addition, it is advisable to visit the apartment to gauge distance from the school.
Below are approximate prices for rooms and apartments per month:
Room in a shared apartment from 450 euro*
Single apartment from 700 euro*
*Please also remember to budget for utilities – gas, water and electricity, which can be very expensive in Italy. Minimum 50 Eur per mo.
In Florence it is possible to live in ‘student housing’ or ‘dormitories’, however you should expect to pay 400€+Exp per month for a shared room with another student (2 persons per room).
As in most countries, please note that it is normal when renting apartments in Florence to leave a security deposit of one month’s rent before entering the apartment, which will be refunded at the end of your stay (as long as there is no damage to the apartment). Most agencies also charge a fee which can be up to one months’ rent.
We advise that you research potential apartments before you arrive in Florence, and try to set up appointments to view some when you get here. Recommended websites to research rooms or apartments:
www.FlorenceAndAbroad.com
www.HousInginFlorence.com
www.easystanza.it (single rooms)
www.apartmentsinflorence.net
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