This calculation has been based on occupied by students. Neither the real estate agency nor University can be responsible for eventual low number of students choosing housing option four which might cause a increase in the per person rental of available apartments. Students should be aware that finding independent accommodation in Rome is not impossible but does require a considerable amount of effort on the part of the student. The University strongly advises students to select one of the options described previously. It is very difficult looking for an apartment at the same time as dealing with course registration and getting used to a new environment.
Advertisements are usually in Italian as are rental contracts.
AUR does not have staff available for translation and negotiation purposes. Finding economical accommodation often is dependent on finding roommates to share the costs. You will have to pay a security deposit, which can vary on a short-term rental from 1 to 3 months rent, refundable when you move out. In addition, to rent you will also have to pay gas, electricity, heating, condominium and rubbish tax charges. Apartments may or may not have a TV and telephone and are unlikely to have linens, kitchen utensils and washing machines.