Ultimate Guide to Finding Housing in Rome: Tips, Platforms, and Insider Help

by Expats living in Rome

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Ultimate Guide to Finding Housing in Rome

Moving to Rome—whether for study, work, or a fresh start—is an exciting experience. But navigating the housing market in a foreign city can feel overwhelming. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about finding housing in Rome, whether you’re looking for a room or a full apartment.

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Part 3: Top Platforms to Search for Apartments in Italy

Immobiliare.it – Italy’s largest real estate portal.

Idealista.it – Highly popular, with an English interface.

Casa.it – Professional long-term listings.

Subito.it – Classifieds site; use caution and verify listings.

Bakeca.it – Local listings, mostly in Italian.

Airbnb – Use for short- or mid-term stays while searching.

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Want a Stress-Free Move?

Ask before you move in if you can take up residency. Most homeowners are not willing to do this for renters because they are not paying their taxes. Why wouldn’t that surprise us? If you are a not an Italian speaker, read this blog rental contracts.  about signing a contract and different options.   

Doorman? If you can find housing with a doorman that would be great. Not every building has one and definitely helps getting your packages and mail. Did you know some ebay and Amazon sellers refuse to ship to Italy? Why? Packages are always being lost or should we say STOLEN?

You might see advertising for Rooms close to FAO, well connected and only 2km away!!! Use google maps, search the person’s email as well. There are many scams in Rome for rooms, and If you do find a room negotiate the price. Most Italians think that Expats can afford to pay more.

If you do want to find housing near FAO, then you can try these locations that are relatively close: San Giovanni, Piazza Tuscolo, Re di Roma, Colosseo, Labicana, Trastevere, Testaccio and Piramide. 

If you are looking for cheap housing but not too far from the center try Pigneto & San Giovanni which have become a trendy place to hang out. There is also San Lorenzo which is known more among university students and artists district.

Most anything can be found on google or facebook as long as you search for room for rent. Craigslist can be a trick. If you do use Craigslist make sure you search the email or images on the net. Do NOT send money before you are here unless it is a rental agency or trusted friend or contact.

If you find yourself in a situation where you’d like to get legal help, you can always reach out to [email protected] and get a free consultation!

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If you don’t want to stress out and willing to hire someone who’d do a house search, utility bills transfer, obtaining a residency, and anything that could ease your process of relocation for you – contact us [email protected] we can help you.

Final Thoughts

Finding a home in Rome can take time, but with the right tools and support, you’ll find a place that fits your needs and lifestyle. Benvenuti a Roma—and happy house hunting!

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