Studying in Tuscany: where students live in Florence, Pisa and Siena
Tuscany is one of the most popular places in Italy to study, and every autumn thousands of international and Erasmus students look for a room here. Before you arrive, it helps to know what to expect in each city, because prices and the feel of the student market change a lot from one to the next.
Florence is the biggest draw and the most expensive: a single room now costs around 606 euro a month, which makes it the third priciest student city in Italy after Milan and Bologna, and even more than Rome. Rooms go quickly because holiday lettings compete for the same apartments, so start early. Pisa is the most affordable of the three, with a single room around 339 euro and a bed in a shared room near 203 euro, and its market is steadier through the year, which is why more students are starting their search on our Pisa rooms page. Siena sits in between on price, around 360 euro, but demand is intense and beds fill fast in a small city, so book ahead. You can compare current listings for Florence and Siena too.
Most international students in Tuscany share a four-room flat with others, which keeps costs down and makes the year more social. Erasmus students here come mostly from Spain, France and Germany, and each city has its own academic character: Pisa leans toward engineering and computer science taught in English, Florence toward economics, architecture and the humanities, Siena toward economics, law and languages. Whatever you study, the golden rule is the same. Never pay a deposit for a room you have not been able to verify, since scams targeting arriving students are common in Italy. That is why every home we list is checked first, so you can sign with confidence: see how it works on Students First.
How much does a student room cost in Tuscany? A single room averages about 606 euro a month in Florence, around 360 euro in Siena and around 339 euro in Pisa, with a bed in a shared room in Pisa near 203 euro.
Which Tuscan city is cheapest for students? Pisa is the most affordable of the three main university cities and has the steadiest market through the year, while Florence is the most expensive.
How do I avoid rental scams as an international student in Italy? Only pay once you have verified the home and the landlord, and use a service that checks listings before you sign, since a high share of international students in Italy report scam attempts.