Uniplaces has filters for almost every part of a search: budget, move-in date, type of place, who the accommodation is suitable for, room and house features, and how the landlord behaves. You can combine as many as you like. Filters work on the information each landlord has entered for their listing, so always read the full listing before sending a booking request.
Where the filters are
Four controls sit above your search results — Move-in, Set budget, People and Filters. The first three are the ones most people need; Filters opens the full panel with everything else.
Move-in, budget and people
- Move-in — set the date you need to move in and see only listings available then. The minimum stay on Uniplaces is 28 days.
- Set budget — set a min price and a max price for the monthly rent. The same panel has the Bills included toggle, which shows only listings where utilities like electricity, water and internet are covered in the monthly price. It is the quickest way to compare true costs, especially in cities where utilities vary a lot.
- People — set how many people the accommodation needs to hold.
Remember that the rent shown is not the only cost: the listing’s Services and Expenses section and rental conditions tell you about any security deposit, admin fee or rent in advance you will pay directly to the landlord once your booking is confirmed.
Type of place
Under Place:
- Entire House — the whole apartment or house
- Private bedroom — your own room in a shared apartment or house
- Shared bedroom — a bed in a room you share with someone else
Above these, two more options: Student Residence — purpose-built student residences, listed on Uniplaces as Uniresidences — and Uniplaces Exclusive, listings you will only find on Uniplaces and not on any other platform.
Suitable for
These filters show listings where the landlord allows a particular situation: Students, Professionals, Smokers, Pets, Overnight guests and Couples. The detailed house rules are set by each landlord and shown on the listing page, so read them before you send a booking request.
Gender preferences
Some landlords restrict a room or a whole property by gender. You can filter for Female-only room and Male-only room, where common areas may be shared with any gender, and for All-female property and All-male property, where the entire property is restricted.
Registration
Registration possible shows listings where you are allowed to register your address at the city hall. If you need proof of address for a residence permit, a bank account or a tax number, this is the filter to use — and confirm it with the landlord before you book.
Typology
Set the number of Bedrooms and Bathrooms the place should have, or tick Private bathroom for a bathroom attached to your room.
Room and house features
Under Bedroom: Single bed, Double bed, Twin bed, 3+ beds, Wardrobe, Window, Balcony, Desk, Lock and Unfurnished.
Under House: Wi-fi, Central heating, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Microwave, Oven, Cable Tv, Air conditioning, Outdoor area, Elevator, Accessibility needs and Unfurnished.
Landlord and verification
- Instant Booking — listings the landlord has set to accept booking requests automatically. You still send a request with your payment details, but there is no wait for the landlord’s reply: the request is accepted straight away and the booking is confirmed once your payment goes through.
- Answers within 12h — landlords who usually reply to booking requests within 12 hours.
- High response rate — landlords who are active on the platform and reply to a high proportion of the requests they receive.
- Doesn’t live in the property — listings where the landlord does not live in the same accommodation.
- Trusted landlords — landlords with the Trusted Landlord badge.
- Checked places — accommodation a member of the Uniplaces team has visited in person. The visit confirms the place as it was at the time; keeping the rest of the listing accurate and up to date is still the landlord’s responsibility.
Where the filter information comes from
Filters and listing details are based on the information each landlord provides for their listing. Landlords are responsible for keeping it accurate and up to date; Uniplaces does not verify listing information unless it expressly says so, and photos are a guide to what the accommodation looks like, not an exact representation. So use filters to shortlist, then read the full listing — rent, bills, house rules, Services and Expenses — before you send a booking request.
How to combine filters for best results
The most effective searches combine two or three filters rather than all of them at once. A good starting point is location, price range and Bills included — that gives you a realistic view of what’s available without over-restricting the results.
If you’re getting very few results, remove one filter at a time to see which one is limiting your search. In high-demand cities like Lisbon or Madrid, widening your price range by €50–100 per month can noticeably increase the number of listings.
Frequently asked questions
Can I filter for listings that accept pets?
Yes — use the Pets filter under Suitable for. The detailed house rules, including the pet policy, are set by each landlord and shown on the listing page, so read them before sending a booking request.
Can I filter by how quickly a landlord replies?
Yes — under Landlord, use Answers within 12h or High response rate. Landlords have 48 hours to respond to a booking request; these filters help you find the ones who usually answer sooner.
Is there a filter for furnished listings?
There is no furnished filter, because most listings on Uniplaces are furnished. There is an Unfurnished filter, under both Bedroom and House, if that is what you are looking for.
Can I filter by distance from my university?
There is no distance filter. Search by university name or neighbourhood instead, and use the map view to see where each listing sits relative to your campus.
Can I save my filter settings for next time?
Yes — once you’re logged into your Uniplaces account, you can save your search criteria from your Personal Dashboard and come back to them later without reapplying every filter. You can also use Create alert on the search results page to be notified when new listings match your search. Worth setting up in high-demand cities, where good listings go quickly.
Does a filter guarantee the listing has that feature?
Filters reflect what the landlord entered on the listing. Once your booking is confirmed, the landlord is bound to offer the accommodation for the dates and at the price stated, with the property not materially different from the listing. If something material turns out to be different when you move in, you have 24 hours after the move-in date — the Safety Period — to report it to Uniplaces; see What Is the Uniplaces 24-Hour Safety Period?