Student housing near Paris, from €651/month.
Nine furnished residences across Île-de-France, all bills included, no agency fees, a short ride from public transport and your campus. None is inside central Paris — every listing tells you exactly how far.
In full transparency. This is a commercial site, not an independent comparison service. It presents the 9 LesBellesAnnées residences in Île-de-France and may earn a commission when you book through it. Full disclosure.
Your university probably isn't in Paris either.
It surprises most incoming students: several of the largest universities that teach in "Paris" are not physically inside the city. Université Paris 8 is in Saint-Denis. Sorbonne Paris Nord teaches in Villetaneuse and Bobigny. Campus Condorcet is in Aubervilliers. If that's where your classes are, a residence in Île-de-France isn't a compromise — it's the closest housing you can get.
| University | Actually located in | Closest residence |
|---|---|---|
| Université Paris 8 | Saint-Denis | 5 min |
| Sorbonne Paris Nord | Villetaneuse / Bobigny | 5 min |
| Campus Condorcet | Aubervilliers | ~15 min |
| Université Paris Nanterre | Nanterre (92) | ~15 min |
| UPEC | Créteil | ~20 min |
The 9 residences
From €651 to €760/month, bills included, across six towns in Île-de-France.
Two things that trip up most newcomers.
French rental rules differ from most countries. These two are the ones international students ask about most.
You'll be asked for a "guarantor"
French landlords usually require someone (typically a parent) to co-sign your lease and cover rent if you can't pay. If you don't have anyone based in France, this used to be a dead end.
The fix: Visale, a free guarantee backed by the French state. All 9 residences accept it. How it works →
You may be entitled to housing benefit
France pays a monthly housing benefit called APL to most students, including many international and exchange students, regardless of nationality in most cases.
On a €651 studio, it can bring your real cost down to roughly €370–400/month. Check what you're owed →
Student housing in Paris and Île-de-France
Finding student housing near Paris means weighing campus distance, budget, and quality of life all at once. This site lists nine new or renovated residences ten to twenty minutes from central Paris, on transit lines 5, 13, T1, T2, T7, RER D and RER E. Whether you're after a cheap studio near Paris or a two-bedroom to split with a flatmate, there's a fit here — from a compact furnished studio at €651 bills included to a three-room unit for sharing.
The network covers the region's main university hubs. In Bobigny, three residences serve Sorbonne Paris Nord and its IUT, a five-minute walk or ride from campus, all on metro line 5. In Saint-Denis, So Campus sits twelve minutes from Campus Condorcet and Université Paris 8. The Pierrefitte-sur-Seine residences serve Paris 8 and the Villetaneuse campus of Sorbonne Paris Nord. For students headed to Paris-Saclay or UPEC, Campus Victoria in Chevilly-Larue offers a direct tram link south.
A furnished student flat in Île-de-France isn't a downgrade on comfort: new furniture, fibre internet, an equipped kitchenette, a private bathroom. And because this is a network run for students rather than long-term tenants, leases carry a one-month notice period instead of the usual three, and can start or end mid-academic-year without penalty.
Questions from international students.
Is this the official housing office of a Paris university?
No. This is a commercial website presenting 9 privately-run student residences managed by LesBellesAnnées. It is not affiliated with any university, with CROUS (the French public student housing body), or with the French government. The site may earn a commission when you book through it.
Can international and exchange students rent here?
Yes. All 9 residences accept international and exchange students. The main practical hurdle is the guarantor: French landlords normally require one, but the Visale guarantee, backed by the French state, is free and accepted by all 9 residences, including for students without a French guarantor or income history in France.
Are these residences actually in Paris?
No, and we say this upfront rather than let you find out after booking. All 9 residences are in Île-de-France, 10 to 25 minutes from central Paris by public transport. None is inside the Paris city boundary. Several are, however, extremely close to universities that are themselves outside central Paris.
Do I need a French bank account to pay rent?
You will generally need a French or SEPA-compatible IBAN to set up direct debit for rent and to receive housing benefit (APL) if you claim it. Several French banks offer accounts specifically for incoming students that can be opened before you arrive or in your first days on site.
How far in advance should I book for the September intake?
Over 60% of rooms are booked between May and July. Two- and three-room units go first. If your enrolment or visa confirmation arrives later in the summer, contact residences directly — some hold a small allocation for late confirmations, but this isn't guaranteed.
Book your studio before it's gone.
Over 60% of units are booked between May and July. Secure your spot now.