What are the advantages of renting a room in Lisbon?

One of the major advantages of renting a room in Lisbon is that most rooms here are cheap and affordable. This makes renting a room in Lisbon an ideal choice for students and anyone on a tight budget looking for a nice place to stay. In addition to that, Lisbon is filled with lots of co-working spaces for startups, solopreneurs and remote workers looking for a convenient place to work and connect with others. Working from such a place makes it easy to find a roommate to share an apartment with. Another reason to rent a room in Lisbon is that the city has an expansive public transport system. This makes it easy to get around the city regardless of where you choose to stay: the city center or at the peripherals. Even if you are a couple, you can still find something spacious enough to accommodate you and your partner without leaving holes in your pocket. Did we forget to mention that Lisbon is a fun and lively city? The city is packed with many exciting sights, such as the Belem Tower, Jeronimus Monastery, to name a few. The party here is exhilarating and non-stop. In fact, you won’t have any dull moments while living in Lisbon.

What is the best area to rent a room in Lisbon?

The best area to rent a room in Lisbon depends on what you are looking for and your budget. The high season for rooms to rent in Lisbon is usually during September, when many university students start looking for accommodation. There is a great supply of rooms in the areas of the universities , such as Alameda, Campo Grande or Ajuda and, if it is your case, it is natural that you want to rent a room in Lisbon near your college. But in these areas rooms are more expensive. Alternative: as universities are well served by public transport, you can look for rooms to rent in Lisbon in more peripheral and therefore cheaper areas, such as Santa Clara or Lumiar. The market for rooms for rent in Lisbon is heavily influenced by university life, even if you're not a student. But don't worry! Throughout the year, you have the possibility to rent room in Lisbon ! Most likely in coworking spaces you'll find someone to share a house with and, in that case, you may even find them in more central and cooler areas, like Graça, Mouraria or Bairro Alto. If the idea is to rent a room for a couple in Lisbon and the budget is "double", the offer also multiplies and there is a lot to choose from!

How do you pay rent for a room in Lisbon?

There are many ways to pay for rent for a room in Lisbon. The method you use depends on how you found the room. If you found a room using a rental website like Spotahome, you have the option of paying for your rent via PayPal or your credit card. On the other hand, if you found the room via an agent, you might be asked to pay using cash or via bank transfer.

Where can I rent a room for cheap in Lisbon?

As a rule of thumb, the closer a room is to the center of a city, the more expensive it will likely be. So, if you are looking to rent a cheap room you can easily pay for, you are better off keeping your search on the city peripheral. You can start your search in the Santa Clara or Lumiar areas. Accommodation and the cost of living in these areas are on the low side, making them a great place to live if you don’t have so much cash to spare. Other cheap areas in Lisbon you can try include: Penha de França Barrio Alto Alcântara Santo Antonio Rooms in these areas are on the low side. For example, you can rent a shared room in Santo Antonio for as low as 205 € /month.

What is the average size of a room in Lisbon?

The sizes of rooms in Lisbon vary greatly and it depends on the type of apartment you are going for. Studio apartments tend to have smaller rooms; about 15square meters - or less - in average size. Bigger apartments, such as the two or three-bedroom apartments, usually have bigger rooms. We are talking about 18square meters and above. Of course, there are no hard and fast rules about room sizes. If you are lucky, you can get a studio room that is very spacious and enough to accommodate an entire family.

How do you rent a room in Lisbon?

Renting a room in Lisbon is pretty easy. Study your budget well and the area in which you would like to live. With Spotahome renting a room in Lisbon is fast and safe! Just search for a room on our website. Once you find what you are looking for and are okay with it, check if the room is available. If it is available, request a booking and make payments afterward. You can always reach out to us whenever you need assistance - we will be glad to help.

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