Active
10+
10+ Listings near YDÜ
Sorted by campus proximity and price. All listings verified per Law 16/2025.
Rooms
Neighborhood
Near East Boulevard, 99138, Nicosia (on the Yenikent/Gönyeli border). On-campus hospital, research centres and dormitories.
Live snapshot from active listings. Data refreshes daily.
Active
10+
Price Range
£350–£700
Avg per m²
£6/m²
Popular Type
2+1
Furnished %
30%
Typical Contract
9-12 months (academic year)
Walking and driving distances to campus, plus monthly rent ranges. Each neighborhood links to its dedicated area guide.
Sorted by campus proximity and price. All listings verified per Law 16/2025.
Sterling price ranges by room type and neighborhood, cross-referenced with local KTEB-member agent reports and active Evlek listings.
This row is cross-validated with monthly rent reports shared by at least 12 KTEB-member offices. Anomalies are confirmed with local agents and compared against Evlek active listing averages.
| Room Type | Kermiya | Gönyeli | Küçükkaymaklı | Ortaköy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | £280–£490○ | £210–£350○ | £245–£385○ | £210–£350○ |
| 1+1 | £400–£700○ | £300–£500○ | £350–£550○ | £300–£500○ |
| 2+1 | £520–£910○ | £390–£650○ | £455–£715○ | £390–£650○ |
Data source. May vary by season and furnished status. On-site inspection recommended before signing. Rent is typically quoted in Sterling (£); if paying in TRY, agree on a fixed exchange rate with the landlord before contract.
What to know about renting as a student in TRNC — registration timing, guarantor, bills, contracts. Sourced from local KTEB-member agent feedback and Evlek community experience.
Best options + most negotiation room before September registration. August narrows choices; September brings panic price hikes.
1-2 months deposit + 1 month upfront standard. Guarantor rarely required; enrollment letter widely accepted.
Furnished is practical for one-term stays. For longer stays + roommate sharing, unfurnished + second-hand furniture is cheaper overall.
Single-occupancy electricity + water £40-80/mo typical. Specify clearly in contract. "Bills included" listings carry slightly higher rent.
Standard 9-12 month contracts (academic year), but short-term arrangements exist — especially in furnished studios. Deposit terms can be flexible.
KIB-TEK + Water Authority setup takes 1-3 days. New apartments usually landlord-handled — clarify in contract who pays meter setup.
Fiber 100 Mbps typical £20-30/mo. Telsim mobile hotspot 50 GB plan is an economical student alternative.
Guarantor, bills, contract length, seasonal market — common questions for student renting in TRNC.
A 1+1 apartment near Near East University typically costs £300-£500/month. Kermiya, closest to campus, sits at £400-£500; Gönyeli and Hamitköy are more affordable (£300-£400). Furnished apartments lean toward the upper band (local agent reports + Evlek active listings, April 2026).
Kermiya is within walking distance (5-10 min). Gönyeli is 5 min by car, Küçükkaymaklı 10 min, Hamitköy 15 min. Walkability favors Kermiya; budget-focused students prefer Gönyeli and Hamitköy.
Before the academic term starts (pre-September), furnished availability is high. Kermiya and Gönyeli skew furnished — the majority of stock targets the student market. September-October demand peaks; starting your search in May-July is an advantage.
Most landlords ask for 1-2 months deposit + 1 month upfront rent. A guarantor is not standard but may be requested for international students. The university enrollment letter is widely accepted in lieu of a guarantor.
For September start, May-June is ideal. Options narrow in August, and September brings panic price hikes. For Erasmus or mid-term arrivals, February-March is the second active window.
TRNC property market shifted to GBP after 2018 to hedge against inflation. Most listings and contracts are in £; TRY conversion uses the live FX rate. If paying in TRY, agree on a fixed mid-rate with the landlord.
A single-occupancy apartment runs £40-£80/month for electricity+water (summer AC, winter heating). Bills are usually tenant-paid — confirm in the contract. Some "bills included" furnished listings exist at slightly higher rent.
Furnished apartments cost £50-£150/month more than unfurnished. Student-heavy areas (Kermiya, Gönyeli) have abundant furnished stock. For one-term stays furnished is practical; for longer stays, unfurnished + second-hand furniture is more economical.
Standard contracts are 9-12 months (academic year), but 6-month Erasmus contracts exist — particularly in Kermiya and Gönyeli furnished apartments. Short-term rent runs slightly higher; deposit terms can be more flexible.
Yes — February-March (spring semester) and May-June (summer) are active windows. November-December and early January are quieter, with landlords offering discounts. Off-academic-period searches give more negotiation room.
NEU Hospital (private + Faculty of Medicine) internship rotations drive 4-6 month contracts — furnished 1+1 studios in Kermiya and Gönyeli run £400-£550/month. Medical, dental, and nursing students create concentrated demand; landlords offer flexible terms.
NEU campus has spacious on-campus parking — car-owning students are advantaged. This boosts rental preference in Gönyeli and Hamitköy (5-10 min drive, £300-£400/month segment). An alternative to walkable premium: budget + car convenience combined.
NEU-Nicosia center is 15 min by minibus, with regular student bus service. Weekday flow runs 06:30-22:00 continuously. Center is preferred for social life — students staying in Kermiya/Gönyeli balance price and access. Owning a car is an extra advantage.
Near East University, founded in 1988, is the largest university in the TRNC. The campus includes a hospital, research centers, and dormitories with 5,500 bed capacity. It offers programs in medicine, engineering, law, and arts.
