Best municipalities for students in Flanders 2026
Discover the ideal municipalities for students in Flanders, with median prices, neighborhood scores, and recommendations based on Statbel data.
TransitApartment price Flanders
| # | Municipality | House price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sint-Niklaas | 532 529 € |
| 2 | Ghent | 578 819 € |
| 3 | Bruges | 465 640 € |
| 4 | Audenarde | 329 728 € |
| 5 | Grammont | 290 712 € |
| 6 | Scherpenheuvel-Zichem | 317 080 € |
| 7 | Sint-Truiden | 359 039 € |
| 8 | Evergem | 333 866 € |
| 9 | Roulers | 491 017 € |
| 10 | Pelt | 260 703 € |
Practical tips
- 1
Leuven (KU Leuven), Ghent (UGent) and Brussels (ULB, VUB) are the main university cities.
- 2
Student rooms (kots) are subject to specific lease agreements.
- 3
The TEC, De Lijn and STIB networks offer advantageous student passes.
- 4
Municipalities near IC/IR stations offer a good price/accessibility balance.
- 5
Liège, Namur and Mons also host major universities.
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Our selection is based on Statbel data and considers median property prices, neighborhood scores (transit, schools, shops, green, safety), and demographic data. Rankings are updated quarterly.
Registration duties in Flanders are 3% for a first and only home and 12% for a second property. A reduced rate of 1% applies for major energy renovations.
Data is updated quarterly based on publications from Statbel, the Belgian statistical office.
Data: Statbel, the Belgian statistical office. Updated quarterly.