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Housing

Finding a flat or dormitory, rental contracts, deposits and where students live.

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Finding a flat in Vilnius (without scams)

How to find a flat in Vilnius as an international student: where to search, what a fair deposit looks like, how to spot rental scams, and why a written contract matters.

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How to apply for a dormitory

Dormitories are the cheapest housing for students in Lithuania. How degree, non-EU and Erasmus students apply, what it costs, and how to avoid missing out.

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Rental contracts: what to check

A practical checklist for international students signing a rental contract in Lithuania — deposit, term, notice, utilities, registration and declaring your address.

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Average student rent in Vilnius

What students really pay to rent in Vilnius — dorm rooms, shared flats and studios — plus deposits, hidden bills and how the numbers differ by neighbourhood.

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Rental deposits explained

A rental deposit in Lithuania is usually one month's rent. What the law says, how much landlords actually ask for, and how to get your deposit back.

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Where students live in Vilnius

A neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guide to where students live in Vilnius, with rough rents, dorm options near campus, and what each area is actually like.

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First-week temporary accommodation

What to know before booking a Vilnius hostel for your first week as a student — why temporary digs beat a year-long lease sight unseen, what to look for, and how to avoid rental scams.

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