Housing in Brussels as a CAD student

CAD is located in Uccle, the leafy south of Brussels. Here is how to find suitable housing, at a fair price, in a neighbourhood that fits you.

What type of housing?

Three main options are available to a student in Brussels. Each has its budget, its audience, its logic.

Furnished room
Student room (kot)
A furnished 12 to 20 m² room in a shared house or residence, with shared kitchen and bathroom. The most affordable option, ideal in first year.
€380 – 600
per month, charges included
Private bedroom
Shared flat
A private bedroom in a flat shared with 2 to 5 roommates. The best budget-sociability compromise, and a great way to meet other students.
€450 – 700
per month, charges included
Self-contained
Furnished studio
A self-contained apartment with kitchenette and private bathroom. More autonomy, more privacy, but also more expensive.
€700 – 950
per month, depending on the area

A few trusted platforms, recommended by the CAD secretariat.

CAD × Spotahome partnership

25% off the Spotahome service fee with the code CAD25.

1. The promo code
The code CAD25 gives you 25% off the Spotahome service fee. Enter it when you book.
2. Help finding your accommodation
Spotahome’s booking team can suggest places that match your needs: email partners@spotahome.com, or describe what you are looking for in their form ↗.
3. Priority support
Any problem after booking or during your stay? Thanks to the partnership, email partnersupport@spotahome.com for priority help.

The CAD campus is in Uccle, in the south of Brussels. Several neighbourhoods are well connected and suit the student lifestyle.

Uccle
5 min from campus
Walking distance or a short tram ride from campus. Residential, quiet, green, family-oriented. Rare in shared flats, pricier in studios.
Saint-Gilles, Ixelles
15 – 20 min from campus
Very student-friendly, bars, restaurants, nightlife, place Flagey. Best balance if you want a lively setting.
Forest, South Brussels
Up-and-coming, more affordable. Good for tight budgets, provided you are comfortable with the evening tram.

1
Start searching as soon as your admission is confirmed, ideally 2 to 3 months before the start of the year. The market is tight in August and September.
2
Beware of online scams: never pay a deposit before visiting the property (in person or by video call with someone you trust).
3
Always ask for a written inventory of fixtures upon entry, and keep a copy.
4
In Brussels, the standard student lease lasts 12 months and can be reduced to 9 or 10 months upon request, aligned with the academic year.
5
The CAD secretariat maintains an updated list of verified housing. Ask for it after your admission.

Guide 02

EU and non-EU: student visa D, town hall registration, opening a bank account, healthcare.

Read the visa guide →

Guide 03

STIB transport, cycling, groceries, going out, healthcare. How much to budget per month to live comfortably.

Read the daily life guide →

Secretariat

Once your admission is confirmed, the secretariat helps you with visa, housing, town hall and bank.