Flats for students

The greatest interest in flats for students appears every year in September. The academic year starts at the beginning of October, which is why this happens. There are many listings, but unfortunately not all of them are good. Flats are most often sought in university cities, for example in Katowice. Find out what to look out for when searching for a suitable flat.

A difficult choice

When choosing a student flat, you should consider several factors:

• How much can I spend on monthly costs?
• What floor area am I considering?
• Am I considering flatmates?
• Do I want the flat to be close to a particular university?
• How long do I want to rent the flat for?

By answering these questions, you narrow down the range of listings worth looking at. Of course, these are not the only matters to think over before renting a flat, but they are the most important. Sometimes flats for students are offered by older people. This may mean lower costs, but also interior decor that has not been changed for a long time. To cut costs, you can opt to share a flat with flatmates or rent a single room. A studio flat (kawalerka), that is, a one-room flat with a kitchen or kitchenette, is also a good solution.

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What problems can you encounter?

Many people are not keen to let flats to students. The concerns are often unfounded. Owners think that people who study may be problematic. You have to win them over. Tenancy agreements for student flats are most often signed for the period from October to June. If we want to rent a flat for a longer period, we will not avoid paying for the unit during the summer holidays too, even when we go back to our home town. Also remember the deposit that has to be paid. Its purpose is to protect the landlord against possible damage.

Katowice – a city of universities

If you are looking for a flat for students in Katowice and the surrounding area, take a look at the current listings of the REMAX Gold estate agency. Units intended for students are found not only in the city centre. This is because university faculties are spread across different parts of Katowice. We can find flats for students, among other places, on the Osiedle Paderewskiego estate and in the Ligota district.