Accommodation Information for Students
Let’s help you on your way to finding your place in Antwerp.
KdG does not have its own student accommodation, which means you are free to look for a home to suit your needs.Typically, students in Belgium rent a single room in a student house with a shared kitchen, toilet and shower. This type of room is called a kot.
Start by reading this guide from Antwerp’s student centre STAN
Antwerp is a busy student city so it’s important to start your search as soon as possible. We recommend that you start looking for accommodation as soon as you receive your (conditional) letter of enrolment. Most rooms become available in May, June and July.
Kotweb
The best place to look for accommodation is Kotweb.
- This service aims to provide high-quality student accommodation and objective information for students.
- It also has a useful labelling system that informs you if a particular room meets Flemish legislation and fire safety standards.
- With more than 5.000 student rooms, it is also the largest database of student accommodation in Antwerp.
How to Kotweb? Read this Kotweb manual (pdf) with some useful tips to help you with your search.
The average cost of an accommodation in Antwerp is 410 euros for a room with shared bathroom and kitchen, 515 euros for a studio with private facilities, and 675 euros for an apartment. These average prices exclude costs for water, gas, electricity and the internet. Budget around 40 euros per month, depending on the contract you have.
Tip! Ask for the landlord’s contact details and a copy of his or her ID before signing a contract or transferring money. Find more info about scams and recognizing safe housing here: https://studentkotweb.be/en/fraud-alert
Ask a KdG student
It’s a great idea to ask a KdG student about types of accommodation, neighbourhoods or student life in general. They will give you some great advice.
To do this, join our KdG In&Out Facebook group. Here you will also find details of:
- Local students who are going on an exchange and want to sublet their room
- Students looking for roommates
- Departing students selling or giving away their stuff
KdG is not responsible for any accommodation posted in our Facebook group, so please follow these tips:
- Search via Kotweb.
- Found a room on Facebook? Check the address on Kotweb to see if it is indeed a student house.
- Ask for the landlord’s contact details and a copy of his or her ID before signing a contract or transferring money.
- Questions about quality? Request a free quality survey by phone (+32 3 338 75 74) or email: [email protected].
- You can also contact Kotweb, STAN/GATE15, or Student Services with any questions.