Accommodation Options

Student Housing

CROUS (Public Student Housing) - Highly subsidized rooms and studios - Priority for scholarship students - Apply through DSE platform by May 15 - Prices: €200-500/month - Basic but functional accommodations

Private Student Residences - All-inclusive pricing - Flexible lease terms - Often include amenities (gym, laundry) - Prices: €400-800/month - Easier documentation requirements

Shared Apartments (Colocation) - Popular for students and young professionals - Reduces costs and documentation burden - Built-in social network - Prices: €300-700/month per room - Websites: Appartager, La Carte des Colocs

Short-Term and Temporary Solutions

Apart-Hotels - Fully furnished with services - No documentation required - Expensive but convenient - €1,500-3,000/month - Good for first month while searching

Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals - Increasingly regulated in major cities - More expensive than traditional rentals - Useful for initial period - Check local regulations

Hostels and Budget Hotels - Emergency accommodation - Some offer monthly rates - Basic but immediate solution - €500-1,200/month

Foyers and Residences - Young worker residences - Some accept older residents - Basic furnished rooms - €400-700/month - Community atmosphere

Traditional Rentals

Unfurnished (Vide) - 3-year lease minimum - Lower rent than furnished - Need to equip kitchen/bathroom - More stable option - Stronger tenant protections

Furnished (Meublé) - 1-year lease minimum - Move-in ready - Higher rent (10-30% more) - Includes basic furniture and appliances - More flexible lease terms

House vs. Apartment - Houses common outside city centers - Often include gardens/parking - Higher utility costs - More maintenance responsibility - Better for families

Luxury and Expat-Oriented Options

Relocation Services - Handle entire search process - Pre-screen properties - Assist with documentation - Expensive (1-2 months rent) - Valuable for corporate moves

Expat-Friendly Agencies - Understand international documentation - English-speaking services - Premium properties - Higher fees but less stress - Networks in major cities