Up to 3 months
Short exchange or internship
- Furnished and move-in ready
- Equipped kitchen
- Fast Wi-Fi for online classes
- Digital contract, no guarantor
- Pay by card
- Fast approval
Furnished student apartments in Curitiba and São Paulo
Focus on your studies. Shortstay takes care of the rest: furnished apartments, fast Wi-Fi and bills included. Book online, no guarantor, stays from 1 month.
4.9·+2,000 verified reviews
Close to your campus
Student housing plans
From exchange to a full degree: choose how long you stay and save more on longer stays.
3 to 9 months
A full semester
Everything in up to 3 months, plus:
- Up to R$ 300 off at entry
- Internet and condo fees included
- Extend in the app when you need
- Support in 3 languages
9 months or more
Undergraduate and postgraduate
Everything in 3 to 9 months, plus:
- Our lowest monthly rates
- Condo, internet and gas included
- Zero furniture costs
- Extend with no fixed end date
Stays run in 30-day cycles. Request extensions in the app before check-out.
Browse apartmentsStudent stay, Airbnb or a traditional lease
Compare before you choose where to live while you study.
| Traditional lease | Airbnb |  | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guarantor | Usually required | Not required | No guarantor |
| Length | Often 30 months | Per night, built for trips | From 1 month |
| Price | Rent + separate bills | Nightly rate + platform fees | Monthly price, bills included |
| Furniture | Up to you | Furnished | Furnished, ready to study |
| Contract | In person, with paperwork | No rental contract | Digital contract in the app |
| Support | Agency, Portuguese only | Depends on the host | English, Portuguese and Spanish |
Guarantor
No guarantorAirbnb: Not requiredTraditional lease: Usually requiredLength
From 1 monthAirbnb: Per night, built for tripsTraditional lease: Often 30 monthsPrice
Monthly price, bills includedAirbnb: Nightly rate + platform feesTraditional lease: Rent + separate billsFurniture
Furnished, ready to studyAirbnb: FurnishedTraditional lease: Up to youContract
Digital contract in the appAirbnb: No rental contractTraditional lease: In person, with paperworkSupport
English, Portuguese and SpanishAirbnb: Depends on the hostTraditional lease: Agency, Portuguese only
A general comparison between models. Terms and included items can vary by property; check the apartment page for details.
Support from start to finish
Moving to a new city to study is easier with someone on your side.
- Support in English, Portuguese and Spanish
- Talk to the team by chat or WhatsApp, even before you travel.
- Everything in the app
- Contract, payments and extension requests in one place.
- From booking to check-in
- Clear arrival instructions and help during your first days.
- Selected buildings and neighborhoods
- Apartments chosen with your well-being and study routine in mind.
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Student housing by city
Find an apartment that fits your routine. Furnished apartments in Curitiba and São Paulo.
Frequently asked questions about student housing
Looking for student accommodation in Curitiba or São Paulo? With student stay you book a furnished apartment online, with no guarantor, for stays from 1 month. Find answers about booking, documents, contracts, payment and extending your stay.
The booking process is online. Choose a furnished apartment, select your stay period and submit the requested documents for review. Once approved, the contract and payment are completed digitally and you can manage your booking through Shortstay's digital channels.
Stays start from 1 month. You can choose a period that fits university, an internship, an exchange program or another academic stay, subject to apartment availability and booking conditions.
Student stay does not use the traditional guarantor-based rental model. Bookings are reviewed and the required documents may vary according to the student profile, stay duration and booking conditions.
Yes. Student stay options are designed for monthly stays and are furnished. Each property page shows the furniture, kitchen, internet, building facilities and available amenities before you book.
Included items depend on the apartment and selected plan. The property page and booking conditions clearly show which expenses are included and which utilities or additional services may be charged separately.
Yes. We serve Brazilian and international students coming for university, exchange programs, internships and other academic programs. International documents may be used during the review process according to the applicable booking requirements.
Yes. Student stay offers furnished student apartments in Curitiba and São Paulo across different neighborhoods and areas. Availability depends on your stay dates and current occupancy.
You can request an extension before your scheduled check-out date. Approval depends on apartment availability and a new validation of the booking conditions.
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