You are coming to study in France and the big question arises: where are you going to sleep?
Rest assured, there are plenty of solutions to accommodate you according to your budget, your desires and your lifestyle. Whether you prefer living in a community, the comfort of a studio or the warm welcome of a French family, we explain everything you need to know to find the perfect accommodation during your higher studies.
1. The university residences of CROUS
Les CROUS housing are the best known and often the cheapest.
- Average price : between €150 and 400€ per month depending on the city and comfort.
- Benefits : subsidized rents, proximity to campuses, student atmosphere.
- Disadvantages : high demand, strict social criteria, limited places.
Tip: submit your request as early as March on (messervices.studiant.gouv.fr).
2. Private student residences
They are managed by companies like Nexity, Studélites, Les Estudines or Cardinal Campus.- Average price : 500 to 900€ per month depending on the city.
- Benefits : modern, furnished accommodations with services (wifi, laundry, gym).
- Disadvantages : more expensive than CROUS.
Ideal if you want comfort and a secure environment.
Living with several people is very popular, especially in big cities like Paris, Lyon or Lille.- Average price : 400 to 700€ per month per person.
- Benefits : conviviality, cost sharing, expanded social network.
- Disadvantages : need for compatibility between roommates, little privacy.
Tip: use sites like Apshare, The Roommates Map or LeBonCoin.
4. Individual studios and apartments
Popular solution for more autonomy.- Average price : 500 to 1000€ depending on the city and the area.
- Benefits : total privacy, freedom of layout.
- Disadvantages : higher costs (rent, charges, insurance).
Small student towns offer very good value for money.
5. Host families
Ideal option to integrate culturally, especially for foreign students.- Average price : 400 to 800€ depending on the services included (meals, linen, etc.).
- Benefits : linguistic immersion, daily support.
- Disadvantages : less independence.
Perfect for improving your French and discovering the local culture.
6. Student homes and associations
Some religious associations or institutions offer student housing.- Average price : 300 to 600€
- Benefits : friendly atmosphere, supervision, sometimes meals included.
- Disadvantages : stricter rules of life.
Example: Young Workers' Homes (FJT), Catholic homes or protestants.
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