Requirements for Renting an Apartment in Milan | International Students Guide

Requirements for Renting an Apartment in Milan as an International Student

One of the most common questions we receive from international students is: what are the requirements for renting an apartment in Milan? 🤔

If you are moving to Milan to study at universities such as Bocconi, Politecnico, NABA, IULM, Cattolica, or Marangoni, the process is usually much simpler than expected—especially when you rent through a specialized agency that works daily with international students.

Below you will find a clear, step-by-step explanation of how renting an apartment in Milan works.

1) How to find an apartment in Milan 🔎

You can start by browsing fully furnished apartments in Milan on
RentalMilan.com.

Simply insert your dates of stay and use the filters to select the area, budget, and apartment size that best suit your needs. All apartments are fully furnished, move-in ready, and offered with an all-inclusive price.

If you prefer a more personal approach, you can also tell us your requirements, and we will send you suitable apartment options.

2) How to book an apartment ✅

Once you find an apartment you like, the booking process is very straightforward.

To reserve the apartment, we only need your full name and email address, so we can send you the payment details and proceed with booking, making the payment to RentalMilan, here you can see the full booking procedure. No documents are required at this stage, and you do not need to already be in Italy.

3) Documents needed to prepare the rental contract 📝

Once you book the apartment, to prepare the lease contract, we will ask you for some personal details, such as your address, date and place of birth, and the university and course you will attend (for example, Bocconi University).

You can easily provide all the required information by filling out this online form.

You do not need to already have an Italian tax code or residence permit at the time of booking.

4) Student visa and entry into Italy 🎓🇮🇹

If you are a non-EU student, you will need a student visa to enter Italy for study purposes.

The rental contract and booking confirmation you receive after booking the apartment are important documents and often help make the visa application process smoother and faster.

5) Italian tax code (Codice Fiscale) 🧾

By law, the landlord must register the rental contract within 30 days from check-in. For this reason, you will need an Italian tax code (Codice Fiscale).

We explain everything step by step in this guide: How to get the Italian tax code (Codice Fiscale)

6) Residence permit (Permesso di soggiorno) 🛂

Non-EU students are required to apply for a residence permit (Permesso di soggiorno) within 8 days of arriving in Milan.

You can find clear instructions here: How to apply for the Italian residence permit

Renting an apartment in Milan is simpler than you think 💡

In most cases, renting an apartment in Milan as an international student does not require complicated paperwork at the beginning. You can secure the apartment first and complete the administrative steps once you arrive in Italy.

If you are studying at Bocconi, you may also be interested in apartments for Bocconi students in Milan, which are often located in well-connected and safe residential areas close to the university.

At RentalMilan.com, we support international students throughout the entire process—from choosing the apartment to settling into life in Milan—so you can focus on your studies without unnecessary stress.

You may also find useful our guides about arrival in Milan and check-in procedures:

• Your arrival in Milan
• Check-in and check-out procedures

Browse all available apartments here:
https://www.rentalmilan.com/ 🏡