Housing Fall 2023, Spring 2024
Florence, Italy
We can’t wait to welcome you to Florence! We know you’re excited to get out and start exploring, but at the end of long days, you’ll want a cozy place to study, socialize, rest, and relax.
API’s housing options have been curated with you in mind. We offer housing that has been Visited & Verified™ by API, with a focus on student comfort, safety, and location. Check out all available housing options below.
Premium Apartment
Premium Student Residence
Classic Apartment
Premium Apartment
*All images shown are for illustration only. Actual booked units may vary.
Enjoy an elevated experience in a Premium Apartment in central Florence. While all apartments in a historic city like Florence are unique, expect elevated amenities and design. Study and relax in your shared or private room, cook your own meals in your kitchen, and unwind with your roommates in thoughtfully designed common spaces. Share a bedroom or opt for a bit more privacy in a private room (for an additional fee). Though you will live with other students, your neighbors will likely be locals.
Florence is considered one of the most walkable cities in the world, allowing you to explore the city, discover local hot spots, and travel to and from campus in the same style as locals – by foot!
This option requires an additional charge, which will be added to your total program cost.
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Why you’ll love living in a Premium Apartment:
- Thoughtfully designed spaces with stylish decor and premium amenities
- Enjoy building a community with your API roommates
- Live with all the comforts of home, from cozy living spaces to a fully equipped kitchen
- Commute to school by foot (typically a 30 minute walk)
Other inclusions:
All apartments come fully furnished and include everything you’ll need to enjoy your time abroad:
- Kitchen essentials
- Bedding essentials
- Internet
- Utilities
What to Expect:
- Elevated design and modern appliances
- Private or shared bathroom
- Shared, modern kitchen
- Bedrooms with 1-2 students
- Apartments with 2-8 students
- In-unit laundry
- Commute to class by foot
Premium Ensuite Room in Modern Student Residence
*All images shown are for illustration only. Actual booked units may vary.
This modern student residence, located in central Florence, is the perfect spot to study, relax, and live your best life! Enjoy your ensuite bathroom and in-room study space in a shared or private suite. There’s a fully equipped communal kitchen for all your cooking needs. Plus, you’ll be surrounded by American, International, and Florentine students, giving you the opportunity to build new relationships and create lifelong memories. The best part — it’s only a 10-minute walk to campus.
This prime location in historic Florence allows you to easily explore everything the city has to offer!
This option requires an additional charge, which will be added to your total program cost.
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Why you’ll love living in a Premium Student Residence:
- Private or shared room with ensuite bathroom
- Modern building with student-focused amenities, including an onsite cafe and lounge spaces
- Great for students who want to socialize and build connections with their peers by cooking and sharing meals together
- A student-focused experience with a large community of potential friends
What’s included:
- Monthly linen and room cleaning
- Bedding essentials
- Kitchen essentials
- Internet
- Utilities
- 24/7 gym access
What to expect:
- Private bedroom
- Private, ensuite bathroom
- Communal, fully equipped kitchen
- On-site, pay per load communal laundry
- Commute to class by public transit or by foot
Classic Apartment
*All images shown are for illustration only. Actual booked units may vary.
Live a local in a historic apartment in central Florence. Expect a simple standard of living with all the gotta-have-em-basics so you can show up and start exploring. You’ll love that all apartments are located in prime locations in the historic city center.
Study and relax in your shared or private room, cook your own meals, and hang out with your roommates in comfy common spaces. Share a bedroom or opt for a bit more privacy in a private room (for an additional fee). Though you will live with other students, your neighbors will likely be locals.
Florence is considered one of the most walkable cities in the world, allowing you to explore the city, discover local hot spots, and travel to and from campus in the same style as locals – all by foot!
This option includes all the essentials for a safe and comfortable journey abroad. Shared rooms are included in the program price or upgrade to a private room.
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Why you’ll love living in an apartment:
- Enjoy building a community with your API roommates
- Live with all the comforts of home, from a cozy living space to a fully equipped kitchen
- Live within the historic district of Florence, making it easy to explore the city and beyond
- Commute to school by foot (typically a 30-minute walk)
What’s Included:
All apartments come fully furnished and include everything you’ll need to enjoy your time abroad:
- Kitchen essentials
- Bedding essentials
- Internet
- Utilities
What to Expect:
- All the basics you need to be comfortable
- Expect some quirks that come with living in a historic building
- Shared bathrooms (4 students max per bathroom)
- Shared kitchen
- Bedrooms with 2-3 students
- 4-8 housemates per apartment
- Pay per load laundry in the building or nearby
- Commute to class by foot
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