How much does student accommodation cost in Spain | Prices for 2026

If you're wondering how much a student residence costs in Spain, the short answer is: it depends on the city, the type of room, and the services included.

Approximate monthly ranges:

• Medium-sized cities: €500–€800
• Large cities (Madrid, Barcelona): €850–€1,200

Rates usually include much more than just a room:

• Registration fee or enrollment fee
• Refundable deposit
• Optional services
• Cancellation penalties

At first glance, renting an apartment may seem cheaper than living in a student residence, but when you analyze the actual cost, the difference is considerably reduced.

When renting an apartment, you have to add expenses such as cleaning, Wi-Fi, utilities, possible maintenance, and furnishing to the rent. These are costs that are often overlooked and increase your monthly budget. At a residence like StepHouse, all these services are already included in the price, allowing you to better control your expenses and avoid surprises.

Furthermore, while apartments usually require minimum 12-month contracts, deposits, and large financial guarantees, residences offer more flexible stays, such as per academic year or per semester, without deposits or guarantees. 

For all these reasons, considering comfort, services, and flexibility, living in a student residence such as StepHouse is often a more practical option and, in many cases, also more economical than renting an apartment.

Conclusion: residential care is usually more predictable, comfortable, and inexpensive.

The residences combine comfort, comprehensive services, and an international community: combine comfort, comprehensive services, and an international community:

• Equipped single rooms
• Study and coworking areas
• Gym and social areas

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Between €500 and €1,200.

It depends, but living in residence avoids many extra expenses.

Yes, usually.

Yes.

Knowing the prices of residences in Spain will help you make a better choice. StepHouse offers a balanced solution between price, services, and experience.