In 2026, a single room near a Warsaw university campus in our offer costs between PLN 1,090 and PLN 1,900 per month, plus a fixed PLN 450 utilities fee. The cheapest area is near Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) in Ursynów, with an average price of PLN 1,313, while the most expensive is near the Medical University of Warsaw in Ochota, where the average is PLN 1,558.
5 Key Takeaways
- The difference between the cheapest and most expensive campus area is PLN 245 per month based on the average rental rate.
- Campuses located towards the outer ends of metro lines – SGGW in Ursynów and SWPS University in Praga Południe – offer the lowest rents while still providing short commuting times.
- Four universities in Śródmieście – the University of Warsaw, Warsaw University of Technology, Civitas University and UTH – share the same pool of rooms, with an average price of PLN 1,476.
- A fixed PLN 450 utilities fee is added to every monthly rent, which means the actual monthly cost ranges from PLN 1,540 to PLN 2,350.
- The security deposit equals 1.5 months’ rent and is returned to the tenant after the room has been formally inspected at the end of the tenancy.
How Much Does a Room for Rent Near a University in Warsaw Cost?
A room near a university means renting a private room in an apartment located within a 15-minute walk of the campus or a public transport stop offering a direct connection to it. The average price of such a room in our 2026 offer is approximately PLN 1,440 per month, plus PLN 450 for utilities.
The comparison below is based exclusively on current Nearby Campus listings assigned to thirteen Warsaw universities. We only include single rooms. Double rooms, studios and self-contained studio apartments are discussed separately.
Room Prices by University – 2026 Comparison
The “Total” column shows the average monthly rent plus the fixed utilities fee.
| University | Campus District | Cheapest Room | Most Expensive Room | Average | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) | Ursynów | PLN 1,160 | PLN 1,410 | PLN 1,313 | PLN 1,763 |
| SWPS University | Praga Południe | PLN 1,090 | PLN 1,600 | PLN 1,364 | PLN 1,814 |
| Vistula University | Praga Północ / Ursynów | PLN 1,280 | PLN 1,650 | PLN 1,384 | PLN 1,834 |
| Lazarski University | Mokotów | PLN 1,325 | PLN 1,850 | PLN 1,439 | PLN 1,889 |
| SGH Warsaw School of Economics | Mokotów | PLN 1,325 | PLN 1,850 | PLN 1,439 | PLN 1,889 |
| WSB Merito University | Mokotów / Targówek | PLN 1,325 | PLN 1,850 | PLN 1,439 | PLN 1,889 |
| VIZJA University | Wola | PLN 1,350 | PLN 1,550 | PLN 1,455 | PLN 1,905 |
| University of Social Sciences (SAN) | Wola | PLN 1,350 | PLN 1,550 | PLN 1,455 | PLN 1,905 |
| University of Warsaw | Śródmieście | PLN 1,350 | PLN 1,700 | PLN 1,476 | PLN 1,926 |
| Warsaw University of Technology | Śródmieście | PLN 1,350 | PLN 1,700 | PLN 1,476 | PLN 1,926 |
| Civitas University | Śródmieście | PLN 1,350 | PLN 1,700 | PLN 1,476 | PLN 1,926 |
| University of Technology and Economics (UTH) | Śródmieście / Włochy | PLN 1,350 | PLN 1,700 | PLN 1,476 | PLN 1,926 |
| Medical University of Warsaw | Ochota | PLN 1,350 | PLN 1,900 | PLN 1,558 | PLN 2,008 |
Over a 10-month academic year, the difference between living near SGGW and the Medical University of Warsaw amounts to PLN 2,450.
Warsaw Mokotów – SGH, Lazarski University and WSB Merito
Three universities have campuses in Mokotów and share the same pool of available rooms. The average rental rate is PLN 1,439, with prices ranging from PLN 1,325 on Egejska Street to PLN 1,850 on Żywnego Street.
The SGH campus on Niepodległości Avenue is just a few steps from Pole Mokotowskie station on the M1 metro line. Lazarski University is located at 43 Świeradowska Street, close to Wilanowska metro station. The WSB Merito campus is located at 50 Domaniewska Street in Służewiec.
For an SGH student, living close to campus means that some rooms are within walking distance. A studio on Postępu Street costs PLN 3,400 plus PLN 845 for utilities – an option for students who prefer to live on their own.
Śródmieście – Renting Near the University of Warsaw, Warsaw University of Technology, Civitas and UTH
Four universities hold classes in central Warsaw and share the same pool of rooms. The average price is PLN 1,476. The cheapest room on Jana Pawła II Avenue costs PLN 1,350, while the most expensive room on Widok Street costs PLN 1,700.
The main campus of the University of Warsaw is located on Krakowskie Przedmieście, with Nowy Świat-Uniwersytet on the M2 line as the nearest metro station. Warsaw University of Technology has its main building at Politechniki Square, directly above Politechnika metro station on the M1 line. Civitas University holds classes in the Palace of Culture and Science.
The University of Technology and Economics operates two campuses: at 135 Jutrzenki Street in Włochy and at 82F Jagiellońska Street in Praga Północ. For UTH students, rooms in the city centre offer a compromise between the two locations.
Ochota – The Most Expensive Rooms Near the Medical University of Warsaw
The Medical University of Warsaw is the most expensive location in the comparison. The average room price is PLN 1,558, which is PLN 245 more than near SGGW. Prices start at PLN 1,350 on Gorlicka Street and reach PLN 1,900 on Dickensa Street.
The Banacha campus is home to most of the university’s faculties and teaching hospitals. Some of our rooms in Ochota are within walking distance of the university. With early classes and long hospital shifts, an excellent location can translate into genuinely valuable extra hours of sleep.
Ursynów – SGGW and the Vistula Campus
Ursynów is the cheapest of all the university districts in our comparison. Rooms on Przybylskiego and Wiolinowa streets cost between PLN 1,160 and PLN 1,410, with an average of PLN 1,313. A double room on Wiolinowa Street costs PLN 1,650, with a PLN 900 utilities fee, which works out at PLN 1,275 per person.
The SGGW campus at 166 Nowoursynowska Street is served by the southern stations of the M1 metro line – Stokłosy, Imielin and Natolin. Vistula University’s main campus at 3 Stokłosy Street is only 100 metres from Stokłosy metro station.
This offers the best price-to-commute-time ratio in the entire comparison. A room in Ursynów costs PLN 163 less than a room near the city centre, while still allowing you to walk to class.
Praga Południe and Praga Północ – SWPS and Vistula’s Second Campus
The SWPS University campus at 19/31 Chodakowska Street is located in Praga Południe. The average room price here is PLN 1,364. Room 1 on Ostrobramska Street costs PLN 1,090, making it the cheapest offer in the entire university comparison. The most expensive room on Kałuszyńska Street costs PLN 1,600.
Praga Północ serves Vistula University’s second campus at 36 Kawęczyńska Street. Rooms on Targowa, Kameralna and Okrzei streets cost between PLN 1,280 and PLN 1,650, with an average of PLN 1,384.
The eastern side of Warsaw offers more space for the same budget. Apartment blocks in Praga Południe often feature loggias, so finding a room with a balcony is more common here than in the city centre.
Wola – Rooms Near VIZJA University and SAN
Two universities have campuses in Wola and share the same pool of rooms. The average price is PLN 1,455, with rates ranging from PLN 1,350 to PLN 1,550. This is the most predictable location in terms of pricing, as the difference between the cheapest and most expensive offer is only PLN 200.
The Vizja Park campus is located at 59 Okopowa Street, where Wola, Żoliborz and Śródmieście meet. The University of Social Sciences holds classes at 11 Łucka Street, just a few minutes from Rondo Daszyńskiego and Rondo ONZ stations on the M2 metro line.
Rooms at 14 Okopowa and 20 Okopowa are practically next door to the VIZJA campus. The apartment at 2 Wolność Street is just a few minutes away by tram.
Targówek, Bielany and Warsaw Żoliborz – Commuting Instead of Paying Higher Rent
These three districts do not have their own rates in the comparison because none of the universities discussed here has a main teaching campus there. However, they appear as residential locations offering direct transport connections.
Targówek is served by Targówek Mieszkaniowy and Trocka stations on the M2 metro line. The journey from Trocka to Dworzec Wileński – close to Vistula’s Praga campus – takes just a few minutes. The WSB Merito campus at 25 Łabiszyńska Street is located near Bródno and Kondratowicza metro stations.
Bielany is located at the northern end of the M1 line. The journey to Warsaw University of Technology takes 20–25 minutes, to SGH 25–30 minutes, and to SGGW around 40 minutes – all without changing lines.
Żoliborz offers a middle-ground option. You can reach the VIZJA campus by tram in 10–20 minutes, Warsaw University of Technology by metro in 15–20 minutes, and the UTH campus in Praga via Gdański Bridge in 15–20 minutes.
Furnished Room – What Is Included in the Rent at Nearby?
Every room in our offer is fully furnished. The price includes:
- a bed with a mattress, desk, chair and wardrobe in every room,
- a kitchen with a fridge, cooker and microwave,
- a washing machine in the property,
- 300 Mbps internet included in the rent,
- a private bathroom in a studio apartment or a shared bathroom in multi-room apartments,
- a capsule coffee machine,
- cleaning of shared areas two or four times per month, depending on the package.
A lockable single room gives you privacy in an apartment shared with other students. We select the flatmates ourselves, and you will often end up living with students from the same university.
The typical single room in Warsaw measures between 10 m² and 12 m². A large room, meaning more than 14 m², usually costs PLN 150–300 more. A room in a three-bedroom apartment is cheaper than the same amount of private space in a two-bedroom apartment because the cost of shared areas is divided between more people.
Security Deposit, Utilities and the Actual Cost of Renting
At Nearby, the security deposit equals 1.5 months’ rent. For a room costing PLN 1,440, the deposit is PLN 2,160. We refund it in full after the tenancy ends and the room has been formally inspected, with its condition documented through photographs.
Utilities are charged as a fixed PLN 450 monthly fee for a single room. The fee covers electricity, water, heating and internet. We do not add extra utility charges at the end of the month.
We do not charge commission. We are a rental operator rather than a real estate agency, so you sign the tenancy agreement directly with us – remotely, in either Polish or English.
Your upfront budget consists of the first month’s rent, utilities and the security deposit. Near SGGW, this comes to approximately PLN 3,733. Near the Medical University of Warsaw, it is approximately PLN 4,345.
Advice from a Nearby Specialist
“Students often choose a district first and only then check the commute. Reverse that order. Start with your campus, check which metro line takes you to your university, and only then filter the available rooms.
Here is a specific example: SGH and Warsaw University of Technology are both served by the M1 line. A room in Bielany for around PLN 1,300 means a 25-minute direct journey. A room in Mokotów for PLN 1,439 means a five-minute journey. Ask yourself whether those 20 minutes are worth PLN 139 per month.
Another important issue is timing. People start searching for phrases such as ‘room for rent’ in September, when only the most expensive offers are left. Booking in May or June can realistically save you PLN 100–200 per month for the same standard.
And finally, if your university has two campuses – such as Vistula, UTH or WSB Merito – check your class schedule before signing the agreement. Contact us and we will help you choose a location that works well for both addresses.”
– Nearby Campus Team
You can find current rooms in shared apartments near each of the universities described above at nearbycampus.com. Every listing includes the price, room size, full equipment list and travel time to the campus.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Which University in Warsaw Has the Cheapest Rooms Nearby?
SGGW in Ursynów, with an average price of PLN 1,313 and the cheapest offer at PLN 1,160. The campus is served by the southern stations of the M1 metro line, so the lower price does not necessarily mean a longer commute.
How Much Does a Room Near Warsaw University of Technology Cost?
Rooms in Śródmieście cost between PLN 1,350 and PLN 1,700, with an average of PLN 1,476. The campus at Politechniki Square is located directly above Politechnika metro station, and some rooms are within walking distance.
Is It Worth Living Further from Campus to Pay Less?
The difference between the cheapest and most expensive location is approximately PLN 245 per month. If you can commute directly by metro without changing lines, the savings may be worthwhile. If the journey requires two transfers, it usually makes less sense.
How Much Is the Security Deposit When Renting a Room?
The security deposit equals 1.5 months’ rent, which means between PLN 1,740 and PLN 2,850 depending on the university. We refund it in full at the end of the tenancy after the room has been inspected.
Are Utilities Included in the Price?
Utilities are charged as a fixed PLN 450 monthly fee for a single room. The fee covers electricity, water, heating and 300 Mbps internet.
Are the Rooms Fully Furnished?
Yes. Every room has a bed, desk, chair and wardrobe, as well as access to an equipped kitchen and washing machine. The exact list of furnishings is provided in each listing.
I Study at a University with Two Campuses – How Should I Choose a Room?
Check which campus hosts most of your classes and choose a district based on that address. Send us your class schedule and we can suggest a location with convenient transport connections to both campuses.
Can I Rent a Room as an International Student?
Yes. You can sign the tenancy agreement remotely in either Polish or English. We can also help you with the initial formalities, including obtaining a PESEL number, getting a SIM card and opening a bank account.
