Companies That Rent Studios Directly
These operators own or manage their own buildings in Barcelona and rent furnished studios or rooms directly — no agency, no middleman. Student residences are listed first; serviced apartments and agencies follow.
Premium Student & Mixed Residences · Poblenou / 22@ District
349 studios across 12 floors in Poblenou, 15 min from the beach. Close to Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), UPC Campus Besòs and top business schools. Private full kitchen, ensuite bathroom, Smart TV, study space. Everything included: utilities, Wi-Fi, free weekday breakfast, bi-weekly housekeeping, gym, rooftop pool, free bikes and weekly events. No deposit — 4-week advance payment only. Two locations: Poblenou and Pedralbes (ESADE/UB).
Barcelona's first hybrid hotel + student residence, in the 22@ innovation district. Fully furnished rooms with private bathroom, full kitchen and Smart TV. Included: 24/7 gym, free bikes, monthly laundry credits, monthly cleaning & linen, study & play areas. Restaurant, bar and rooftop pool with panoramic city views on-site. Open to students, extended stays and business travellers. Academic year & semester contracts. From €1,395/month.
250 LEED-certified studios in Poblenou's Can Ricart (C/ del Perú, 110), next to the Central Park and walking distance from the beach. Unique feature: on-site language academy with 11 classrooms — Spanish/English included. 200 m² Technogym gym, outdoor gym, rooftop pool, Balinese chill-out area, 150" cinema room, games room (ping-pong, foosball, pool), 400 m² restaurant, cafeteria, mini market, EV charging. Private studios with kitchen and ensuite. From €1,095/month.
750-bed LEED Platinum + WELL Gold certified residence in the 22@ district (C/ Pallars 433–454), 15 min walk to the beach, near UPF, UPC, TBS and BAU. Twin rooms, ensuites and studios with private kitchen. Infinity pool, rooftop terrace, two gardens (2,500 m²), basketball and football courts, amphitheatre, gym, yoga studio, cinema, study rooms, bar and food service. 24/7 on-site team and empadronamiento support for semester+ residents.
743 rooms in Poblenou near UOC, TBS, UPC, UPF and BAU. Ensuite rooms, studios and double studios with fully equipped kitchen. Zero-entry resort-style pool with private cabanas, two-storey fitness centre, yoga studio, late-night study rooms, cinema and games rooms. Sports courts, 24/7 reception, empadronamiento support. All utilities included. Stays from 1 night to 11 months.
In Poblenou's 22@ (C/ de Pallars 135), walking distance to UPF and close to the beach. Studios with private kitchen, ensuite bathroom, AC, Smart TV, 100 Mb Wi-Fi. Outdoor pool, inner patio, gym, cinema, games room, study areas. All utilities included, 24h staff. Semester and academic year contracts. Also provides empadronamiento documentation for residents. From €1,050/month.
Yugo's Poblenou residence near BAU Design School, UPF and UPC. Fully furnished studios and ensuite rooms with private bathroom and kitchen. Gym, study areas, social lounges, 24h security. All utilities and Wi-Fi included. Empadronamiento documentation provided. Community events programme.
The only student residence on the UPC Diagonal Besòs Campus (148,000 m² science and tech park), 1 min from EEBE. 191 spacious studios and apartments with sea or campus views, private kitchen, ensuite bathroom and optional terrace. Restaurant, gym, study and coworking rooms, multimedia rooms, outdoor pool, terraces, solarium, barbecues. All-inclusive. Half board and full board options. From €620/month (shared double) to €1,095/month (individual studio).
382-place residence in Sant Adrià de Besòs (C/ Ramon Llull 495), 5 min walk from UPC EEBE, 15–20 min by public transport from 22@ and UPF. Private rooms in 3–4 person apartments or individual rooms, all with private bathroom, full kitchen, AC and Wi-Fi 6. Study rooms, cinema room, gym, outdoor roof pool, cafeteria, dining room, laundry, garden patio, bike and car parking. All-inclusive. Academic year, semester and short stays available. From ~€823/month.
Student Residences · Gràcia, Diagonal & Upper Barcelona
Bio-sustainable building with 146 students at C/ de Séneca 24–26 (Gràcia), 200 m from Paseo de Gràcia and 100 m from Avenida Diagonal. 78 rooms in single, double and studio typologies — some with terraces. Roof terrace, cafeteria 365 days/year, study room and architecture room, coworking, cinema, outdoor gym, solarium, laundry, multipurpose areas. All utilities and Wi-Fi included. Full board option available. From €900/month.
Av. del Paral·lel 101, Fitwel-certified. 15 min walk to UB and 10 min to UPF and IDEP. Fully furnished en-suite studios and double rooms with private kitchen. Rooftop pool with Barcelona skyline panorama, cinema room, gym, games room, study areas. All-inclusive: utilities, Wi-Fi, laundry, bike rentals, 24h security & maintenance. From €925/month (room) / €1,024/month (studio).
In Finestrelles shopping centre, Esplugues de Llobregat — 4 tram stops from UB Diagonal Sud, UPC Nord Campus and ESADE. Spacious studios (39 m²) with full kitchen, ensuite bathroom, AC, Smart TV. All bills included + weekly cleaning and linen change. Pool, sauna, gym, rooftop terrace, cinema room, study & private lounges, bike parking. One of the best-equipped student residences near Barcelona. From €1,100/month.
Opened for 2025/26 next to Sants Station — Spain's best-connected rail hub, with direct trains to the airport and rapid metro access to all universities. Studios (14–17 m²) with private kitchen, ensuite bathroom, AC, Smart TV. All utilities and Wi-Fi included. Excellent for students who need city-wide connectivity or frequent travel.
505 places on UB's South Campus (Zona Universitària), directly in front of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Geology. 24/7 gym, cinema room, study and coworking spaces, lounges, games rooms, terraces, reading room. Full board 7 days/week or Mon–Fri. Weekly cleaning and linen. Near Palau Reial metro (L3) and 400 m from Camp Nou. Empadronamiento support provided. From €1,042/month.
Spain's largest student residence network with 8 locations in Barcelona at different price points. Highlights: Resa La Ciutadella (next to UPF & Parc de la Ciutadella, from €385/mo) — most affordable; Resa Diagonal (Sarrià, near UB/UPC/ESADE, pool, full board, from €1,120/mo); Resa Pere Felip Monlau (studios near Las Ramblas, gym); Resa Campus del Mar (200 m from Barceloneta beach). All have Wi-Fi, study rooms and cleaning services. Short stays via ResaInn.
Serviced Apartments & Agencies · Expats, Professionals & Digital Nomads
339 premium, fully-furnished, professionally-designed apartments in Barcelona's best neighbourhoods — Eixample, Gràcia, Poblenou (22@), Barceloneta, Sant Martí, Pedralbes and more. Utilities pre-connected, smart TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi. Pet-friendly options. Book 100% online — virtual tours available. Guest app for extensions, cleaning and support. Minimum 30 days, flexible monthly extensions up to 1+ year. Available to any nationality with no SCHUFA-style requirements.
15+ years specialising in mid-term furnished rentals (32 days to 11 months) in Barcelona's most central neighbourhoods. 300+ carefully selected apartments fully furnished, equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, AC and designer kitchen — move-in ready. A dedicated multilingual Key Account Manager handles your stay from start to finish. Ideal for master's students near business schools, Erasmus students, and professionals on assignment. Virtual visits available.
Barcelona-based agency with ISO 9001 certification. Monthly rentals (32 nights to 11 months): fully furnished and decorated apartments — utilities connected, Wi-Fi, bed linen, all included. Also manages tourist apartments (from 3 nights) with contactless smart-lock check-in. Strong corporate offering: dedicated B2B team, personal manager, ideal for company relocations and Fira de Barcelona visits. Strong coverage in Eixample, Born, Gràcia and Barceloneta.
I-PRAC certified property management company specialising in short, mid and long-term furnished rentals across Barcelona — Sant Antoni, Poblenou, Born, Barceloneta and more. All apartments fully equipped and verified. 24/7 multilingual customer service, contactless check-in with smart locks and online pre-registration. Ideal for newcomers as a bridge while searching for a long-term rental on the ground.
Europe's largest marketplace for furnished long-term rentals aimed at business travellers, expats and corporate relocations. 70,000+ verified apartments across 450 cities. Barcelona portfolio includes all major districts. All-inclusive pricing (utilities covered), flexible leases from 1 month to 2 years. Every apartment meets business travel standards in terms of size, amenities and location. Particularly strong for corporate housing and extended placements.
General Rental Platforms
Large listing portals where you search across tens of thousands of independent listings from private landlords and agencies. Use these in parallel with direct providers above.
Spanish Portals — Highest Volume of Listings
Spain's largest real estate portal with 40,000+ Barcelona listings from private landlords and agencies. Advanced filters (furnished, size, district), 3D floor plans, virtual tours and street-view walkthroughs. Set up instant email alerts — critical in a fast-moving market. Filter: "1 habitación", amueblado/a. Note: Barcelona is a Zona de Mercado Residencial Tensionado (stressed zone), so listed rents must comply with the official rent index (índex de referència de preus).
Spain's second-largest property portal, 1M+ listings nationwide. Barcelona-specific strengths: heat map to find affordable zones, a "by commute time" filter to see what's accessible from your workplace or campus, and virtual tours on many listings. Private landlords and agencies. Cleaner UI and faster loading than Idealista. Filter by furnished, district, and proximity to metro. Set up email alerts and check daily — listings disappear fast.
Barcelona-based portal (5M+ monthly visitors) with 8,000+ city listings. Strong among Catalan and local landlords who use Habitaclia exclusively or as their primary site — meaning you'll find properties here not on Idealista or Fotocasa. Advanced filters, district maps, alerts. Good for long-term unfurnished and furnished rentals. Interface available in Catalan, Spanish and partial English. A must-check alongside the bigger portals.
International & Furnished-Focused Platforms
Trusted platform for students and expats, with 4,000+ verified Barcelona listings. Key filter: empadronamiento allowed — indispensable for anyone needing padrón registration. Escrow payment protection keeps your money safe until you move in. Available in English, strong support team. Excellent for Erasmus students, international master's students, and expats relocating from abroad. Commonly recommended by UB, UPF and UPC as a safe booking platform.
Every listing includes professional photos, a full video walkthrough and a written report from a local home-checker — ideal for booking from abroad without an in-person visit. 1,500+ Barcelona listings of furnished studios, rooms and full apartments. Strong for 1-month+ stays. Transparent fees (service fee charged on booking), verified landlords. Particularly useful for students arriving from outside Spain who cannot visit in advance.
Czech-founded platform popular with digital nomads, Erasmus students and expats. Key differentiator: no deposit on most listings, all-inclusive pricing with utilities. StayProtection tenant guarantee covers disputes. 1,200+ Barcelona listings for stays of 1–12 months, fully furnished. Simple online booking and transparent fees. Good for those who want maximum flexibility without the upfront cost of a traditional deposit.
International platform designed for students and young professionals. Verified landlords, 100% online booking, no guarantor required and visa support available. Filter by student residence, studio, room or full apartment. Profiles by user type (student, digital nomad, professional) to match you with the right options. Flexible stays available. Good volume of Barcelona listings and trusted by international students across Europe.
Barcelona-born platform (4,000+ city listings) for rooms in shared flats and co-living. Smart roommate matching by interests, age and lifestyle. Badi Plus offers curated furnished rooms in move-in-ready apartments for mid-term rentals (32 nights+). Free to use for tenants. Good for those on tighter budgets — rooms from ~€500/month in central areas. Also lists full studios. Trusted by locals and expats alike and very popular with young professionals.
Aggregator that pulls furnished apartments from multiple providers — student residences, serviced apartments and private landlords — into one search. 6,000+ Barcelona listings from €596/month. Filter by neighbourhood, price, duration and amenities. Useful for getting a broad market overview quickly, especially when comparing student residences side-by-side without visiting multiple websites.
Tips for Finding a Studio in Barcelona
Barcelona's rental market is among the tightest in Europe. These tips help you stand out, avoid scams, understand the legal framework, and arrive prepared.
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