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Rent in Milan, Italy: Affordable Apartments for Students and Young Professionals
Updated: 2026-10-26 · Vito Semeraro
Renting in Milan is expensive, and the market moves fast. If you are a student or a young professional, the key is to look beyond the most famous neighbourhoods and focus on what matters every day: the metro, the total monthly cost and a clear contract.
Where affordable rentals are in Milan
The cheapest well-connected areas are along the metro lines outside the historic centre. North-east Milan on the M1 red line (Precotto, Turro, Gorla) is a good example: quiet residential streets, 24-hour supermarkets, the Naviglio Martesana for running and cycling, and the Duomo about 20 minutes away.
Close to the universities
From Precotto and Turro:
University
Travel time
Milano-Bicocca
about 15 minutes
Politecnico (Città Studi)
about 15–20 minutes (M1 + M2)
Università Statale
about 20–25 minutes
Bocconi
about 35 minutes
Flexible stays
Monthly stays from 28–30 nights with a registered contract, bills included.
Short stays of a few nights for exams, interviews or trade fairs.
What's included in our apartments
Furnished whole apartments with a desk, gigabit fibre, full kitchen, washing machine and air conditioning. No three-month deposit and one monthly price with all bills.
Two connected flats for families and groups up to 8, 350 m from the M1.
from €85 / night
Write to Vito
Tell me your dates, I'll reply within a few hours
Work, study, a trade fair or a family trip: send your dates and number of guests and I'll tell you which apartment fits and the total price, with no surprises.
