August is when to look for an apartment for a student moving in in October. Advice from City Expert.
August is when the big search for student apartments in Belgrade begins. Our experience shows that now is the best time to rent: as October approaches, the offer shrinks and rents rise.
A studio, or sharing with flatmates?
Your own place means privacy and freedom but usually costs more; sharing with one or two flatmates gives more space for less per person.
How much is a studio in Belgrade?
In the wider centre (around Vukov spomenik) studios of about 25 m² mostly cost 300–400 euros a month; in the very centre, around Trg republike and Dorćol, from 400 euros, rarely about 350 with some compromise. Add utilities of at least 8,000–12,000 dinars a month.
How much is living with flatmates?
Two-room or two-and-a-half-room apartments in the centre rent for 500–700 euros: 250–350 euros per person for two students. Three-room apartments cost 800–1,000 euros; with three flatmates each has a room for about 250–350 euros.
Do you have to live next to the faculty?
Stari grad, Vukov spomenik, Bulevar kralja Aleksandra, Vračar near the Temple and Voždovac near FON and the Faculty of Pharmacy are the most sought after, and so the most expensive. If you must compromise, look at public transport links rather than distance: 15–20 minutes to the faculty often means a much lower rent.
Where are cheaper apartments?
Karaburma, parts of wider Palilula such as Krnjača and Kotež, Zvezdara east of Bulevar kralja Aleksandra, Zemun and parts of Čukarica; a separate unit there can cost 200–250 euros a month.
How long should the lease be?
Twelve months with the option to extend, so you do not have to move mid-year. If you find the apartment on City Expert, our agents prepare the complete lease agreement with every item clearly defined.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to look?
During the summer, when the offer is largest; in September good apartments go fast and rents rise.
What are monthly utilities in Belgrade?
Depending on heating, size and consumption, roughly 8,000–12,000 dinars a month.
