The International Student Residence of Paris

Located in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris (CIUP) is a sprawling collection of university residences that house nearly 6,000 students, scholars, scientists, artists, and athletes from all over the world. Room rents vary depending on the amenities provided, the occupant’s age, and the duration of stay.

To live at CIUP, one must be enrolled at an institution in the Paris region and be studying a master’s degree or above. Learn more at the CIUP website under the tab Faire une demande de logement (apply for housing).

You can also opt for Student residences owned and managed by private companies like

• Nexity studea: https://www.nexity-studea.com/
• Le estudines: https://www.estudines.com/
• Studapart: https://www.studapart.com/en
• Student Factory: https://www.uxco.com/

Private Rented Accommodations

A popular choice amongst students, renting a place is a way to be more independent. You can find flats, houses and rooms with live-in landlords in an area close to campus.

Types of Privately Rented Accommodations

There are plenty of places available to rent near campus and lots of options to consider when it comes to rented accommodations.

Lodgings

This usually refers to renting a room in a house with a live-in landlord. Use of shared areas, like kitchens, lounges, toilets, or outside spaces, will be through an informal agreement. You will usually have to pay a deposit to ensure you adhere to the terms and conditions of your rental agreement. In most cases however, no formal rental contract is required.

Rooms in Flats or Houses

Many of our older students who prefer a quieter lifestyle go for this option. You will typically have to sign a contract for a minimum of six months before moving into a property. Students opting for this option, will also need to pay a non-refundable cash deposit.

Short-stay accommodation

If you need short-stay accommodations there are hotels, guesthouses, and bed and breakfast options of varying budgets spread across Paris.

To find apartments offered by real-estate agencies, check Se Loger or, for Paris specifically, Lodgis. To rent an apartment from an individual property owner (without going through an agency), check the listings on the sites De Particulier à Particulier and Le Bon Coin.

Many students also prefer to rent large apartments and share them with others. In such shared rentals, the tenants split the rent as well as the cost of other common amenities like electricity, gas, and internet/telephone service.

Shared rental opportunities are advertised on several sites: appartager, roomlala, immojeune, and la carte des colocs.