Private student dormitory in Warsaw — what you need to know
Warsaw is the largest academic centre in Poland. By the end of 2024, 262,700 students were enrolled at Warsaw universities, and the number has grown steadily over recent years. One in eight students in the capital is a foreign citizen — a total of 33,900 international students, making Warsaw the most international academic city in the country.
Approximately 12,000 students live in Warsaw's 51 university-operated dormitories. That means only about 4.6% of all Warsaw students secure a place in a public dormitory — based on our own calculation from data published by the Statistical Office in Warsaw. The remaining majority — over 250,000 people — must find accommodation outside the university system.
The average rental price for an apartment in Warsaw, according to the Otodom Analytics report for March 2026, is 4,807 PLN per month (offered average across all size segments). Utilities, internet and deposit come on top of this amount. A private dormitory in Warsaw is cheaper: prices start from 1,800 PLN per month with an all-inclusive fee covering utilities, internet, security, and access to the building's amenities.
Our database lists 8 properties in Warsaw operated by 6 different brands, including Student Depot (Kajima Student Housing — two locations in Mokotów), Basecamp by Xior (Wenedów and Wolska), LivinnX (Golub GetHouse — Praga-Północ, opposite Leon Koźmiński Academy), Noli Studios (Mokotów), SHED Sky Living (Ochota, near Lipowy Office Park), and Akademik Praski (Praga-Północ). Properties are mainly located in the Mokotów, Praga-Północ, and Ochota districts — areas with good access to the largest Warsaw universities.
Operators handle online bookings, including in English. Contracts are signed electronically, which means international students can reserve a room before arriving in Poland.