Apartment description

Located on Via dei Sabelli, this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom flat is located in the San Lorenzo district. This neighborhood is mostly student-centered, but there is a growing residential trend; with its vibrant atmosphere and restaurants with consumer-friendly prices, it's no wonder! The highlight of this charming apartment is the living room: furnished with wooden furniture and rustic fabric, the apartment maintains a traditional atmosphere. As there are many tram lines and train stations within walking distance, this 60 m2 property is perfect for those looking to find a relaxing base in Rome while having easy access to other parts of the city and country. The Sapienza University of Rome is a 8 minute stroll from the flat, so those studying in this beautiful city will benefit from choosing this apartment as well!

What we liked most

The living room has a lot of wall-shelves where tenants can put up photos of their friends and loved ones.
Despite having a rustic feel, the apartment is equipped with a modern kitchen.
There are two bedrooms: one furnished with a double bed and the other with a single, so tenants can choose according to their preference.
The apartment has central A/C to keep tenants nice and cool during the hot Rome months.
The spiral stairs that lead to the upstairs area adds a romantic touch to the property.
There is a flat-screen TV in the living room.
The first bedroom is on a lofted area; this area can be used as an office as well.
The main bedroom is decorated with taste; the ceiling is bricked and the room itself has a lot of storage space.

Things to keep in mind

The window overlooks the interior patio.
The dishwasher and the washing machine are broken right now, but the landlord will buy one soon.

Additional details

This apartment has central A/C, natural gas heating, and electric water heating. You can dry your clothes on racks inside the apartment or on the terrace. The price of rent doesn't include electricity, water, nor gas. The minimum lease for this apartment is 365 days (1 year).

Landlord policies

The English speaking landlord doesn't live on the property and requires 2 month rent as a deposit. Smoking is permitted and pets are allowed. Rent can be paid by cash or bank transaction. Bills may be included in the price of rent depending on the tenant's length of stay.

Transportation

Tram lines 2, 3, and 19 are a 2 minute walk from the apartment. The Porta Maggiore train station (FC 1) is a 12 minute stroll.

Neighborhood description

San Lorenzo is a vibrant district that has created a counter culture to the rest of Italy with its variety of thrift stores and beautiful spray-painted murals. Originally a working class neighborhood, this area is now home to many young students attending the La Sapienza University. Residents of this eclectic district enjoy everything from vibrant street art to historical renaissance paintings and second-hand clothing and thrift stores to fashionable boutiques. San Lorenzo may be considered the heart of the city’s creativity; the area is fun, daringly chic and filled with life! This well-connected area is quite popular with young people for its abundance of bars, restaurants and incredible nightlife and with a large part of the neighborhood recently converted into a pedestrian area, this up and coming part of town is truly embracing its reputation as the hip cultural hub of Rome. If you want a place where you can get the most for your money, this is the place for you!