Student housing guide

Furnished student apartments in São Paulo

Arrive in São Paulo with an apartment ready for your studies. Furnished homes for university, study abroad, internships and postgraduate programs, with online booking, a digital contract and stays from 30 days.

Apartments in São Paulo Neighborhoods and campuses

Minimum stay: 30 days
Contract: Digital, no guarantor
Universities: USP, PUC-SP, Mackenzie
Popular neighborhoods: Vila Mariana, Consolação, Pinheiros

Universities and campuses

Where the main universities in São Paulo are.

Programs can run on different campuses. Check your course address and the commute to the apartment before booking.

USP: Butantã (Cidade Universitária)
PUC-SP: Perdizes
Mackenzie: Higienópolis
FGV: Bela Vista
Insper: Vila Olímpia

Neighborhoods to explore

Where should students look for housing in São Paulo?

Vila Mariana: An area to explore for metro access and nearby institutions; check each address.
Consolação: Central access to university areas and daily services; compare commute times.
Pinheiros: Shopping, cafés and transport choices; evaluate your regular route.
Bela Vista: A central area worth comparing; check campus access and essentials.

These neighborhoods are starting points for your search, not a claim of current inventory. Always check the listing and map.

For international students

Coming to study in Brazil? Plan your arrival before you fly.

Exchange and international students can submit booking requests. Approval depends on documentation and booking conditions, and housing approval is separate from permission to study in Brazil.

Documents and verification

Prepare valid ID and details about your academic stay. Enrollment, proof of funds or immigration records may be requested.

Paying from abroad

Check the methods in your official payment link. International cards may require 3-D Secure; PIX needs local banking and ID.

Visa and residence status

Check your requirements with a Brazilian consulate and the Federal Police. Rental documents do not replace the right visa or residence permit.

Federal Police guidance for students

How to book

From choosing a home to moving in, in four steps.

01
Choose an apartment
Compare location, photos, house rules, monthly price and dates.
02
Send your request
Share your details and the documents requested for review.
03
Complete it online
Once approved, sign the contract and pay through official channels.
04
Get ready for check-in
Review arrival instructions, times and property rules.

Before you book

What to check in the monthly price and terms.

Prices, included bills, fees and deposits depend on the property and the terms shown during booking.

Total stay price and fees shown before confirmation
Which utilities and services are actually included
Usage allowances, optional services and extra charges
Check-in and check-out times, house rules and extension terms

Questions about student housing in São Paulo?

Studying in São Paulo? Here are the answers about minimum stay, booking before you arrive in Brazil, guarantors, paying with a foreign card and extending your stay in furnished student apartments.

Still have questions?

Vila Mariana, Consolação, Pinheiros and Bela Vista can be part of your search. Check the commute to your institution during class hours before deciding.

The minimum stay is 30 days, subject to property availability and the conditions shown before you book.

You can browse and submit an online booking request before traveling. Approval depends on the applicable documentation and conditions; it is not automatic.

The process does not use the traditional long-term rental guarantor model. Documentation, financial guarantees or a deposit may still be required following review.

Check the payment options shown in your official invoice link. Acceptance depends on card verification and security requirements, including 3-D Secure where required.

You may request an extension before check-out, but it is not guaranteed. Availability, reassessment and applicable fees may affect the request.