Student Accommodation in Estonia
There are many choices for accommodation and these disagree from one university to another as some universities give student dormitories/hostels and a few don't.
Housing costs depend on the location, quality of the accommodation and on the season but the prices per month usually range from €80–150 in the dormitories to €200–510 in private flats.
Some universities have student dormitories with single, double and triple rooms. The residential areas in dormitories are sometimes apartment-type, consisting of 2 twin rooms; there's a kitchen, shower and toilet (to share for maximum 4 persons).
Rent is calculated based on the quantity of tenants within the space and utility prices are extras (heating, water and waste material, electricity). An average monthly fee (including utility costs) for a student renting a dormitory is around €100.
It is typically potential to rent a twin space for single use. In this case, all the expenses are doubled. Rooms in dormitories are usually equipped with all basic furniture items – each resident has his or her own bed, desk, chair and shelves.
Kitchens are equipped with cooking utensils, goods, running water and basic kitchen furniture. The rest – curtains, carpets, blankets, pillows, cleaning machinery, dishes, water boilers, toasters etc. It is common for international students to share bigger flats in within the central city to reduce on costs.
Rental prices in the centre may be a bit more expensive but one can cut costs and time on transportation. Splitting the rent among friends may offer an opportunity to find great accommodation at an affordable price Prices will vary wide subject to the quantity of rooms and facilities offered. closing a rental deal, be ready to pay a deposit.
Generally the deposit is the equivalent of three months’ rent; one month’s rent will be returned to you upon your departure, provided that the accommodation is left in acceptable condition.
