Austria’s study-in-Austria portal puts student housing rent at about €250 to €450 a month, depending on where you study, and says Austrian universities do not allocate you a room when you register. OeAD Student Housing’s own listings show what that can look like in Vienna: a single room in a shared flat near BOKU University is listed from €459 a month for 2026/27, with a deposit of two monthly fees on top. This guide sets out those figures, the extra charges OeAD lists, and what the City of Vienna says about deposits and broker commission if you rent privately.
Details come from the study-in-Austria accommodation page, an OeAD Student Housing listing for one Vienna house, and the City of Vienna’s page on the financial costs of renting, checked on 8 November 2026. Prices are the providers’ published figures and can change, so confirm them before you pay.
Student housing options
| Option | What the portal says |
|---|---|
| OeAD Student Housing | Fully furnished rooms in guesthouses and student accommodation in Vienna and Salzburg, in the academic year and July to September |
| Halls of residence | Single apartments or shared units for two to four students, each unit with its own bathroom and toilet and a shared kitchen |
| Typical rent | About €250 to €450 a month, depending on where you study (a national range, not a Vienna figure) |
- How to apply: universities and universities of applied sciences do not allocate rooms automatically, so you search yourself. Start early and ask your university whether it can help. For OeAD housing, the portal points to oeadstudenthousing.at.
- Before you sign: check which bills (gas, electricity, TV, internet) are included, read the contract’s room rules and ask who to contact about problems.
One OeAD example: Lorenz-Mueller-Gasse, 1200 Vienna
| Item | What the listing says (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Room | Single room in a living community, with a shared bathroom and toilet and a shared fridge |
| Rent | From €459 a month, valid from 1 September 2026 |
| Deposit | Two monthly accommodation fees |
| Application fee | €35 |
| Booking fee | €21 per booked month |
| Final cleaning | €90 |
| Location | Close to BOKU University, about a 10-minute walk to the U4 metro and about 20 minutes from the city centre |
| Availability | Shown as fully booked for the 2026 winter semester when I checked |
The listing does not say whether utilities are included, and it states no minimum stay. I read only this one Vienna house, and OeAD lists others with different room categories and prices, so do not treat €459 as a typical or average rent. The fixed fees matter, though: on top of the monthly rent you should budget for the deposit, the application fee, a booking fee for each month and the cleaning charge.
If you rent privately: deposits and broker fees
The City of Vienna’s page covers Austria generally rather than Vienna alone, but it sets out the main extra costs to expect:
- Deposit (Kaution): not always required, and the amount is negotiated between tenant and landlord. The page says it is typically three to six months’ gross rent, paid in cash, by savings book or by bank guarantee, and refunded at move-out if nothing is damaged.
- Broker commission: due only once the tenancy is actually concluded, and capped at two months’ gross rent. For tenancies limited to three years, the cap is one month’s gross rent.
- Key money: a payment to the previous tenant for valuable improvements, or for built-in furniture and a fitted kitchen, can be agreed. The city says an expert should assess the value in advance, and an incorrect amount can be reclaimed through the Schlichtungsstelle within three or ten years. The city also offers an online calculator for this.
In practice, that means a private room can cost several months of rent before you move in. Ask for every charge in writing, and ask the landlord or broker to explain any “key money” request before you pay it.
What I could not verify
I could not verify current private room rents in Vienna, prices at other OeAD houses or at other operators’ halls, or application deadlines, so I have not quoted them. I have not ranked districts or listed private providers. If you rent privately, view the room in person or on a live video call, get a written contract and never pay before you have one. Before you commit, read our guide to university halls versus private housing, the checklist of what to look for before you sign and our safety guide. If you are also considering Salzburg, see our Salzburg guide, or browse all student accommodation in Austria.
FAQs about student accommodation in Vienna
Does my university give me a room in Vienna?
No. The study-in-Austria portal says Austrian universities do not allocate a room when you register, so you must search yourself and start early.
How much does student housing cost in Austria?
The portal gives a general range of about €250 to €450 a month, depending on where you study. One OeAD house in Vienna lists a single room from €459 a month for 2026/27, so Vienna rooms can sit above the national range.
What extra fees does OeAD charge?
For the house I checked: a deposit of two monthly fees, a €35 application fee, a €21 booking fee per booked month and a €90 final cleaning fee. Other houses may differ, so check each listing.
How big a deposit can a private landlord ask for in Austria?
The City of Vienna says it is negotiated and typically three to six months’ gross rent, though it is not always required. Ask for the amount and the refund terms in writing.
Sources
- Study in Austria: accommodation
- OeAD Student Housing: Lorenz-Mueller-Gasse, Vienna
- City of Vienna: additional financial expenditure when renting
All checked 8 November 2026.
