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Section 05 · housing

Finding Student Housing in Turin: Neighborhoods, Contracts & Avoiding Scams

Guide to Turin neighborhoods (Crocetta, San Paolo, San Salvario, Cenisia), standard student rental contracts (Contratto Transitorio), and safety tips.

Reviewed: August 2026
Verified by: ASM Senior Tutors
Reading time: 5 min

Finding accommodation in Turin requires early preparation and vigilance against rental scams.

Before you rent privately, apply to EDISU. A subsidised room in a student residence costs a fraction of the private market, and the 2026/27 application closes 4 September 2026 at 12:00 — see EDISU Scholarships & Canteens. Apply for both; you can always decline the one you do not need.

  1. Crocetta: Right next to the main campus (Corso Duca degli Abruzzi). Quiet, safe, high demand; higher rent price point (€350–€500 for a private room).
  2. San Paolo / Cenisia: 10–15 minutes walking from PoliTo. Abundant student apartments, lively markets (Corso Racconigi), great value, close to halal butchers on Via Villarbasse.
  3. San Salvario: Highly international and vibrant. Near Porta Nuova station, home to Moschea Omar, dozens of halal eateries, and active student nightlife. 15–20 minutes walk or a short bus/bike ride to PoliTo.
  4. Aurora / Barriera di Milano: More economical, high concentration of ethnic markets and halal grocers. Great bus connections via Lines 4 and 51.

Essential Rental Contract Rules (Contratto per Studenti)

  • Always ensure your landlord registers the contract (Registrazione all’Agenzia delle Entrate). You need the registered contract (Cedolare Secca or F24) to renew your Permesso di Soggiorno.
  • Never transfer deposit money via Western Union / MoneyGram to someone you haven’t met in person or without viewing the apartment.
  • Legitimate student contracts are usually Contratto Transitorio per Studenti Universitari (duration: 6 to 36 months).
  • Ask for the registration receipt once the contract is filed. A landlord who refuses to register is not merely being informal — an unregistered contract is void, gives you no protection, and cannot support your permit renewal or your residency registration.

What it actually costs

Politecnico’s own estimate for a student in Turin: €400–600 per month for a single room in a shared flat (roughly half that for a shared room), €200–300 for food, and €70–100 for utilities and internet. Transport can be free if you are under 26 — see Getting Around Turin.

Budget for the move-in itself too: deposits are usually two to three months’ rent, paid up front alongside the first month.

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