Looking for student housing in Spain and don’t know where to start? Using ChatGPT to search for accommodation in Spain is a solid first step—just remember: not everything online is reliable. That’s why it’s key to verify each result with other students on the Uniwords Discord or local forums.
What’s a prompt and how does it help you search?
A prompt is basically the instruction you give to the AI to get personalized help.
Here are some practical prompts to use ChatGPT for your housing search in Spain. The more specific you are, the better the answer.
"Act like an international student who’s been living in [city] for 2 years. Recommend the best neighborhoods for a student like me, with a budget of [XXX]€/month, who prefers quiet areas and wants to live within [XX] minutes of [university name]. Also tell me the pros and cons of each area from your real experience."
"Give me an updated table with average room prices in student areas of Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia. Include neighborhood, estimated price, most common type of housing (shared flat, residence, etc.), and whether utilities are usually included. Use 2024 data and reflect current post-pandemic trends."
"Explain how to avoid scams when renting a flat in Spain as an international student. Include 5 specific red flags, tips for secure payments, and which platforms are the most trustworthy. Act like I’ve never rented before."
"I’m a student in Barcelona about to sign a rental contract. The landlord sent it in Catalan. Act like a lawyer specializing in student housing. Give me a list of the key clauses I should double-check before signing, and tell me how to ask for a Spanish version in a diplomatic way."
"Create a complete checklist, step by step, with everything I need to legally rent a flat in Spain as an international student. Include documents, appointments, recommended platforms, and practical tips from experience."
"Write me a formal but friendly message to contact a landlord on Idealista. My name is [your name], I’m an international student moving to [city] in September and I’m interested in their listing. I’d like to request a video call before booking."
You can use ChatGPT to search for housingor get a general overview, but:
That’s where we come in: the Uniwords community. You can ask on our Discord or the city-specific forums if someone has lived in that area, dealt with that agency, or even ask them to review your contract. No bot can beat real-life experience.
The ideal formula is this:
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