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Bruxelles

Belgium

Bruxelles is a major university destination in Belgium. Compare housing, campus access, public transport and contract conditions on the exact address before committing.

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Safety 70/100
Affordability 45/100
Student-friendly 94/100
Nightlife 87/100
Transport 93/100

Last reviewed: 2026-08-26. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

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Neighborhood ranking

Best neighborhoods for students

  1. Ixelles–Etterbeek 98/100
  2. Pentagone 94/100
  3. Saint-Gilles 94/100
  4. Woluwe 94/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. Pentagone 94/100
  2. Ixelles–Etterbeek 98/100
  3. Saint-Gilles 94/100
  4. Woluwe 94/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. Ixelles–Etterbeek 98/100
  2. Saint-Gilles 94/100
  3. Woluwe 94/100
  4. Pentagone 94/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. Woluwe 610 EUR
  2. Saint-Gilles 630 EUR
  3. Ixelles–Etterbeek 680 EUR
  4. Pentagone 720 EUR

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. Woluwe 94/100
  2. Ixelles–Etterbeek 98/100
  3. Saint-Gilles 94/100
  4. Pentagone 94/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Bruxelles

Ixelles–Etterbeek

Student hub

Ixelles–Etterbeek is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
680 EUR
Studio
1,102 EUR
Apartment
1,564 EUR
Safety 70 Student-friendly 98 Nightlife 69 Commute 93
Pros
  • student-friendly: 98/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 680 EUR.
  • Useful for ULB/VUB.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Pentagone

Nightlife

Pentagone is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
720 EUR
Studio
1,166 EUR
Apartment
1,656 EUR
Safety 67 Student-friendly 94 Nightlife 87 Commute 93
Pros
  • student-friendly: 94/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 720 EUR.
  • Useful for Université libre de Bruxelles.
Cons
  • Safety score is 67/100: inspect the exact street and building.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Saint-Gilles

Balanced

Saint-Gilles is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
630 EUR
Studio
1,021 EUR
Apartment
1,449 EUR
Safety 70 Student-friendly 94 Nightlife 69 Commute 93
Pros
  • student-friendly: 94/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 630 EUR.
  • Useful for campus via metro.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Woluwe

Quiet

Woluwe is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
610 EUR
Studio
988 EUR
Apartment
1,403 EUR
Safety 73 Student-friendly 94 Nightlife 69 Commute 93
Pros
  • student-friendly: 94/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 610 EUR.
  • Useful for UCLouvain Bruxelles.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Study

Major universities in Bruxelles

Université libre de Bruxelles

Università libera riconosciuta

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ScienceLawBusinessHumanities
Nearest neighborhoods
PentagoneIxelles–Etterbeek
Commute from top areas
  • Pentagone10–35 min
  • Ixelles–Etterbeek10–35 min

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

Pentagone
720 EUR
Ixelles–Etterbeek
680 EUR
Saint-Gilles
630 EUR
Woluwe
610 EUR
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
Pentagone720 EUR1,166 EUR1,656 EUR
Ixelles–Etterbeek680 EUR1,102 EUR1,564 EUR
Saint-Gilles630 EUR1,021 EUR1,449 EUR
Woluwe610 EUR988 EUR1,403 EUR

Cheapest: Woluwe, Saint-Gilles, Ixelles–Etterbeek

Mid-range: Woluwe, Saint-Gilles, Ixelles–Etterbeek

Premium: Pentagone, Ixelles–Etterbeek, Saint-Gilles

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

Ixelles–Etterbeek, Saint-Gilles, Woluwe

Areas to be careful with

nodi di trasporto affollati e aree nightlife a tarda ora, strade isolate e rientri dopo l’ultimo servizio

  • Risk varies by street and time; housing fraud is a common arrival risk.

Student perspective: Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Nightlife

Where to go out

Pentagone

food, events and social life

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Ixelles–Etterbeek

food, events and social life

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Transport

Getting around Bruxelles

Use the official operator linked below for routes, fares, student eligibility and last services; products from different operators may not be interchangeable.

Metro Brussels MetroSNCB/NMBS
Tram / busTram e bus STIB, De Lijn e TEC possono richiedere prodotti diversi.
TrainTransport data under review
Pass info Verify the current student product, age or residence conditions and the required proof directly with the operator.
WalkabilityTransport data under review
Bike-friendlinessTransport data under review

Transport sources STIB/MIVB

Cost of living

Monthly budget estimate

Reference monthly budget Data under review

Spending items

Food Data under review
Transport Data under review
Utilities Data under review
Coffee / bars Data under review

Figures are not published until they are checked and linked to a source.

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Bruxelles

5 strengths

  1. Use the official operator linked below for routes, fares, student eligibility and last services; products from different operators may not be interchangeable.
  2. Université libre de Bruxelles: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.
  4. Casa, distanza dal campus e consumi sono le variabili che incidono di più; le cifre non sono preventivi garantiti.
  5. Pentagone, Ixelles–Etterbeek, Saint-Gilles sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.

5 drawbacks

  1. Risk varies by street and time; housing fraud is a common arrival risk.
  2. Fast-changing availability
  3. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Bruxelles

Which area is best for a student?

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

How much should I budget for a room?

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Does the map show every official boundary?

No. It shows validated real areas useful for orientation; the map note states the source and coverage limits.