Housing Services
Domus Academy is committed to support students in finding an appropriate accommodation for their stay in Milan. Find below our housing partners and the types of accomodation and services they offer. Get in touch with us for more details.
MILAN HOUSING
Type: Housing Service / Co-livingType: Housing Service
The service helps students find an accomodation where to live during their studies. They offer spots in single rooms, double rooms in shared apartments with a maximum of 4 students, and studio flatsand 1-bedroom flats. Their office is located within the campus.
ROOFINDERS
Type: Housing Service / Co-living
They create hassle-free experiences for international, off-site students & young professionals coming to Milan, offering apartments in university areas and co-living solutions.
ITALIAN SHORT RENT
Type: Housing Service
Agency specializing in rentals for medium and short-term stays, Short Rent offers flats of different sizes, such as shared rooms, one-bedroom apartments and studios, in different areas of Milan.
COLLEGIATE MILAN NORTH
Type: Residence
Residence located in the north of Milan – in Bicocca area, offering a range of club rooms, apartments, and penthouses, in addition to common spaces with a number of features and services, such as indoor pool, sauna and treatment rooms, fitness suite, in-house cinema, lounge and garden courtyards.
CX MILAN | BICOCCA
Type: Co-Living / Hotel
They offer both long and short stay, with a total of 460 rooms and 600 beds in addition to 2500 sqm of communal spaces. These include lounge spaces, play zone, study rooms, laundry, gym, reception and security 24hrs, cafeteria and common kitchen.
CX NORTH OF MILAN
Type: Co-Living / Hotel
Offering short and long stays, with more than 800 rooms and 960 beds. Common areas include lounge spaces, play zone, parking, study rooms, laundry, gym, pool, restaurant, reception and security 24hrs, cafeteria and common kitchen.
APARTO RIPAMONTI
Type: Residence
Located in southern Milan, the residence offers a range of modern room types, from twin rooms to premium studios. Other features include 24hrs front desk, a cinema room, games area, gym, laundry, bike storage, yoga studio, terraces and study spaces.
SPOTAHOME
Type: Online Booking Platform
Europe’s leading online platform specializing in mid to long term furnished accommodation, offering a variety of apartments, rooms, studios, and student residences for stays of a minimum of 30 days. The booking process is 100% digital and the assistance provided is personalized and multilingual.
DOTSTAY
Type: Housing finder assistance
Platform offering assistance to those who are relocating to a new city, through a local personal assistant, the Angel. Their job is to support them throughout the whole relocation process, from house selection to moving in. More services are available such as pick-up, local SIM card, preparation of the documentation necessary for renting.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
I am a student freaking out about accommodation in Milan. What kind of housing support does Domus Academy offer?
Domus Academy is committed to offering practical support in finding accommodation to its students. The school works with a number of partners providing housing solutions in the city of Milan: agencies, residences, co-living facilities and online platforms.
Who are Domus Academy housing partners?
The current partners are:
- Milan Housing – Housing service with an office located on campus
- Roofinders – Housing service and co-living provider
- Italian Short Rent – Agency for medium and short-term rentals
- Collegiate Milan North – Student residence in Bicocca area
- CX Milan | Bicocca – Co-living and hotel residence
- CX North of Milan – Co-living and hotel residence
- Aparto Ripamonti – Student residence in southern Milan
- Spotahome – Online booking platform for furnished accommodation
- Dotstay – Housing finder with personalized relocation assistance
Is Domus Academy housing support available to international / non-EU students?
Domus Academy’s Housing Services are meant to support all students, including international and non-EU students, helping them find an accommodation in Milan through partner providers experienced in assisting also students coming from abroad who don’t speak the Italian language.
Do I have to find my accommodation by myself, or does Domus Academy help me?
You are not alone and don’t have to search for everything yourself: Domus Academy puts you in touch with trusted partners who understand the needs of students like you and support you in the process of searching for and renting an accommodation.
What kind of accommodation options do Domus Academy housing partners offer?
The housing providers offer a variety of accommodation types — including single rooms, double rooms in shared apartments (up to 4 students), private studio or 1-bedroom flats, and student-residences, depending on our budget and living preferences. Some providers offer amenities such as 24-hour front desk and security, common spaces (lounges, study rooms), fitness facilities (gyms, pools, yoga studios), entertainment spaces (cinema rooms, game areas), laundry facilities, bike storage, and some locations also offer cafeterias, common kitchens, terraces, garden courtyards, and additional services tailored to students and young professionals in Milan.
What is the minimum stay duration for housing through these partners?
The minimum stay duration varies by partner. Some partners like Spotahome require a minimum stay of 30 days, while others offer both short-term and long-term options. CX Milan and Collegiate offer flexibility for both short and long stays depending on student needs.
Can I book accommodation online before arriving in Milan?
Yes, several partners offer online booking services. Spotahome provides a 100% digital booking process with personalized multilingual assistance. Dotstay offers a personal relocation assistant (called an “Angel”) who helps with the entire process from house selection to moving in and can arrange additional services like airport pick-up and local SIM cards. To protect yourself from scams, use only trusted services and never send money in advance if asked to secure or hold an accommodation.
How do the rental contract and formalities are handled?
Domus Academy provides you with contact information for their housing partners, who will handle the actual rental contract, formal agreement and all the other bureaucratic aspects directly or through the landlords.
What’s a realistic monthly rent I should expect?
The average rent for students varies greatly depending on several factors (type of accommodation, city areas, services included). If you choose a shared apartment (a room in a shared flat) through budget or student-housing solutions, many students manage to keep their expenses relatively low. On the other hand, for a studio or private apartment in Milan, the cost is higher — often €800–1,200 per month, depending on the area and the type of living solution. The suggestion when looking for an accommodation is to aim for a good balance between cost, type of housing, and location.
Who should I contact if I’m looking for housing via Domus Academy?
Enrolled or prospect students should reach out to the Admission counsellors they are already in touch with or fill in the form at the end of this page to get further information.