Benefits of temporary student housing
🛏️ What is temporary student housing?
Temporary student housing is housing intended to house students for a limited period of time, usually for:
- A semester or academic year (e.g., 6-12 months)
- until they find a permanent place to live
The temporary nature is an important factor. In Belgium, there is often a minimum period of 3 years for renting an apartment or house. For students, that period is far too long. Temporary student housing offers more flexibility.
🤔 Why seek temporary student housing in Belgium?
There are several reasons:
- Bridging: If a student has not yet found permanent housing at the start of the academic year.
- Short Study Period: For international students or exchange students who stay only one or two semesters.
- Flexibility: Some students do not want a long lease or do not know how long they will stay in town.
- Shortage of student housing: In many student cities (such as Brussels, Ghent, Leuven...) it is difficult to find permanent housing, so temporary solutions help relieve the pressure.
👍 What are the benefits?
Temporary student housing offers some interesting advantages:
- Quickly available
- Flexible contract
- None or short notice
- Affordable
- Fully furnished
👉 Looking for temporary student housing in Brussels?
Look no further. The colleges and universities in Brussels (as well as in Leuven and Ghent) are easily accessible from the Imperia Short Stay apartments. For example:
- KU Leuven Brussels Campus
- KU Leuven (main campus)
- Odisee Campus Brussels
- Erasmus University College Brussels Camus Quay & Jette
Students enjoy all the comforts and amenities needed for a carefree stay. The flexible lease terms are also a major advantage.
These are the main advantages of Imperia Short Stay compared to traditional student housing:
Fully furnished: Everything is provided: furniture, kitchen, Wi-Fi. There are no costs for furnishings or utilities. With a student apartment, you often have to arrange and pay for these yourself.
Flexible stay duration: You can stay for as short or as long as you need, without a long-term lease (which is typically a one-year contract for a student apartment). Ideal for short-term internships, exchange programs, or trial periods.
Strategic location: Close to Brussels Airport, convenient for international students who travel frequently. Good connections to both Brussels and Leuven via the highway and public transportation.