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Student housing in Paris.

Finding a place to live in Paris is easier when you know the options, the real prices and what landlords expect. Here is the essential.

Updated October 2026

Your options

  • CROUS residences: the cheapest option, but places are limited and given first to students with the greatest needs.
  • Private student residences: furnished, secure, services included. Often €700 to €1,200 a month in Paris.
  • A studio in a private building: often €700 to €1,100 a month in Paris, and less in the nearby suburbs (Île-de-France).
  • Flatshare (colocation): a room in a shared flat, often €550 to €900 a month.
  • Host family: a room in a family home, a soft landing for the first months.

You can see real flats available right now on our housing page, updated live by our partner agency REAL ASSET XIV.

What landlords ask for

  • Passport and your admission letter or student card.
  • A guarantor: a parent with their documents, or Visale, a free guarantee from the French state for students.
  • A deposit: at most 1 month of rent for an unfurnished flat, 2 months for a furnished one.
  • The first month of rent, and home insurance, which is mandatory.

Help with your rent

Once you live legally in France, you can apply to the CAF for housing aid (APL). It can pay part of your rent every month, depending on the rent and your income.

Avoid scams

  • Never pay before seeing the flat (in person or by live video) and signing a contract.
  • Be careful with prices far below the market or landlords who are “abroad”.
  • Prefer known agencies and residences.

When to look

Start 2 to 3 months before your arrival. The busiest period in Paris is from June to September, so the earlier, the better.

How Study Bridge Europe helps

We search with you, organise video visits, check the contract, help with Visale and the CAF, and work with our partner agency REAL ASSET XIV in Paris. See the available flats or book a free call.

Amounts and rules change every year. We give approximate figures to help you plan; always check the official amount when you apply.

Quick answers

How much does a student studio cost in Paris?

Often between €700 and €1,100 a month in Paris, and less in the nearby suburbs. A room in a flatshare costs around €550 to €900.

Can I rent a flat in Paris before arriving from Lebanon?

Yes, with an agency or a student residence, using video visits and an online contract. Never pay before signing a contract.

Can international students get CAF housing aid?

Yes. Students living legally in France can apply to the CAF for housing aid (APL), which pays part of the rent.