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Gand

Belgium

Gand 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 80/100
Affordability 54/100
Student-friendly 98/100
Nightlife 87/100
Transport 88/100

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. Studentenbuurt 102/100
  2. Centrum 98/100
  3. Sint-Pieters 98/100
  4. Ledeberg 98/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. Centrum 98/100
  2. Studentenbuurt 102/100
  3. Sint-Pieters 98/100
  4. Ledeberg 98/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. Studentenbuurt 102/100
  2. Sint-Pieters 98/100
  3. Ledeberg 98/100
  4. Centrum 98/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. Ledeberg 480 EUR
  2. Sint-Pieters 540 EUR
  3. Studentenbuurt 560 EUR
  4. Centrum 590 EUR

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. Ledeberg 98/100
  2. Studentenbuurt 102/100
  3. Sint-Pieters 98/100
  4. Centrum 98/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Gand

Studentenbuurt

Student hub

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

Room
560 EUR
Studio
907 EUR
Apartment
1,288 EUR
Safety 80 Student-friendly 102 Nightlife 69 Commute 88
Pros
  • student-friendly: 102/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 560 EUR.
  • Useful for Ghent University.
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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Centrum

Nightlife

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

Room
590 EUR
Studio
956 EUR
Apartment
1,357 EUR
Safety 77 Student-friendly 98 Nightlife 87 Commute 88
Pros
  • student-friendly: 98/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 590 EUR.
  • Useful for Ghent University.
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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Sint-Pieters

Balanced

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

Room
540 EUR
Studio
875 EUR
Apartment
1,242 EUR
Safety 80 Student-friendly 98 Nightlife 69 Commute 88
Pros
  • student-friendly: 98/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 540 EUR.
  • Useful for Ghent University.
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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Ledeberg

Lower rent

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

Room
480 EUR
Studio
778 EUR
Apartment
1,104 EUR
Safety 83 Student-friendly 98 Nightlife 69 Commute 88
Pros
  • student-friendly: 98/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 480 EUR.
  • Useful for campus via tram.
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 Gand

Ghent University

Università pubblica

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ScienceEngineeringMedicineHumanities
Nearest neighborhoods
CentrumStudentenbuurt
Commute from top areas
  • Centrum10–35 min
  • Studentenbuurt10–35 min

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

Centrum
590 EUR
Studentenbuurt
560 EUR
Sint-Pieters
540 EUR
Ledeberg
480 EUR
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
Centrum590 EUR956 EUR1,357 EUR
Studentenbuurt560 EUR907 EUR1,288 EUR
Sint-Pieters540 EUR875 EUR1,242 EUR
Ledeberg480 EUR778 EUR1,104 EUR

Cheapest: Ledeberg, Sint-Pieters, Studentenbuurt

Mid-range: Ledeberg, Sint-Pieters, Studentenbuurt

Premium: Centrum, Studentenbuurt, Sint-Pieters

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

Studentenbuurt, Sint-Pieters, Ledeberg

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

Centrum

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.

Studentenbuurt

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 Gand

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

Metro SNCB/NMBS
Tram / busTram e bus De Lijn servono campus e centro.
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 De Lijn

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 Gand

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. Ghent University: 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. Centrum, Studentenbuurt, Sint-Pieters 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 Gand

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.