Soaring Housing Costs Force Galician Students to Hunt for Rooms Months in Advance

Finding a Place to Study: The Struggle for Student Housing in Santiago de Compostela In Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, students are facing an increasingly difficult challenge: finding affordable housing. With the average cost of a room soaring to around €300 per month, many are starting their searches months in advance to avoid the summer rush. The scarcity of available apartments is exacerbating the problem. "We're paying €1200 between three people right now," says one student, highlighting the financial strain. Another student explains, "We started looking in March and found something at the beginning of May." This early search is becoming the norm, as confirmed by Santiago Amor, manager of Inmobiliaria Amor, who states, "Students have been coming to our office a month and a half in advance to inquire about rentals for the next academic year." The high demand has even led some students to search in nearby towns like Ames, in areas like O Milladoiro and Bertamiráns, due to better transport links. While this offers some solutions, it also reflects the broader issue of affordability within the region. The situation underscores the need for more affordable housing options for students in Santiago de Compostela and surrounding areas.