The median student room in Granada rents for €350 a month, according to Spotahome’s Q2 2026 index, with no change on a year earlier. The University of Granada (UGR) does not arrange housing itself, but it runs a listing service and a yearly call for discounted places in colegios mayores and residences. This guide sets out what is verified and what I could not confirm.
Details come from the UGR and Spotahome, checked on 21 October 2026. Confirm them for your intake before you pay.
What the University of Granada provides
- No housing arrangements: the UGR says it does not handle specific housing arrangements and is not responsible for the contract you sign.
- Listings: flats and rooms are posted by private owners without agencies. Listings are not visible until staff validate them, and landlords must supply an energy efficiency certificate.
- Types of lodging: colegios mayores, university residences, flats and rooms, and other options such as hostels or housing with older people.
- Costs: the page gives no prices. It says a deposit is usually one month’s rent, that utilities may be extra, and that residences can cost more than shared flats but often include cleaning, laundry and meals.
- When to look: the UGR recommends starting in June. Colegios mayores can have strict community rules, so read them first.
The housing management office is on 958 244 072, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 14:00.
Discounted places in colegios mayores
Each year the UGR runs a call for discounted places (plazas bonificadas) with Granada’s colegios mayores and residences. The 2025-26 call closed on 10 July 2025, and the UGR says the application period opens each June. Holders must stay in the assigned residence for the whole academic year, accept its house rules and pay its deposit, and the discount cannot be combined with UGR housing or canteen aid. First-year students get priority. The pages I read do not state the discount amount or name the participating residences, so check the call itself for 2026-27.
Renting a room
Spotahome’s Q2 2026 index (April to June) gives a median Granada room rent of €350 a month, with 0.0 percent change on a year earlier. It uses medians of listings that received booking requests, so it reflects platform demand rather than every room on the market. The OCU room study I used for Madrid and Barcelona does not cover Granada.
Colegio mayor or rented room?
| Question | Colegio mayor or residence | Rented room |
|---|---|---|
| Price | I could not verify prices, so ask each centre | €350 median in Q2 2026 |
| Extras | Often cleaning, laundry and meals | Utilities may be extra |
| Rules | Can be strict, with a full-year commitment for discounted places | Set by the landlord and your contract |
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private residences, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, and never pay before you have a written contract. For other Spanish cities, see our guides to Seville, Valencia and Madrid, or browse all student accommodation in Spain.
FAQs about student accommodation in Granada
How much is a student room in Granada?
The Q2 2026 Spotahome median is €350 a month.
Does the University of Granada find me a room?
No. It runs a listing service for private owners and a call for discounted places, but it does not arrange housing or sign contracts.
When should I apply for a discounted place?
The application period opens each June. The 2025-26 deadline was 10 July 2025, so check the 2026-27 dates.
Sources
- Universidad de Granada: accommodation
- Universidad de Granada: accommodation service
- Universidad de Granada: discounted places 2025-2026
- Spotahome: rental price index Q2 2026
All checked 21 October 2026.
