Only A rating
DPE A
Campus Lena
Pierrefitte-sur-Seine (93) · RER D
The only residence in the network rated A for energy efficiency, at 47 kWh/m²/year — less than half the network average.
Booking is handled on the French-language site — the button above takes you there.
What you'll really pay
The rent shown is €662/month, bills included. Since this residence is APL-eligible, your actual out-of-pocket cost is usually lower. Three profiles, based on the French housing-benefit range of €80–320/month.
| Your situation | Est. housing benefit | Real cost |
|---|---|---|
| No income, not a scholarship recipient | €250 – €280 | €382 – €412 |
| Scholarship recipient (means-tested) | €150 – €200 | €462 – €512 |
| Working student, modest income | €80 – €150 | €512 – €582 |
Non-binding estimates. Only France's family benefits office (CAF) can confirm your entitlement — the eligibility rules generally apply regardless of nationality, but always check your own case. How the housing benefit works.
Energy rating and what's included
Ratings
DPE A — 47 kWh/m²/year (energy use)
RER D, plus tramway T11 Express
What the rent includes
- Water, electricity, heating
- Fibre internet
- Shared-area upkeep & waste collection tax
- No agency fee
Pierrefitte-sur-Seine: what the neighbourhood is like
Pierrefitte-sur-Seine sits at the heart of the northern university corridor. The Villetaneuse campus of Sorbonne Paris Nord is next door, and Université Paris 8 is about ten minutes away. Few addresses in Île-de-France put you this close to two major universities at once.
The Pierrefitte-Stains station puts central Paris-Nord about twenty minutes away by RER D, and tramway T11 Express adds a useful east-west link. The town itself is residential — local shops, a town-centre market — with the Parc départemental Georges-Valbon, one of the largest green spaces in Île-de-France, close by.
It's a quiet setting, which suits students who want to study at home, and less so if you're after a busy student-district buzz right outside your door.
Who Campus Lena is right for
Good fit if…
- ✓Only A-rated residence in the network: 47 kWh/m²/year, roughly half the average
- ✓Walking distance to Paris 8 and the Villetaneuse campus of Sorbonne Paris Nord
- ✓Quiet, residential setting near a major park
Skip it if…
- ×Studios only — no two- or three-room units for flatsharing (see Green Fabrik nearby)
- ×RER D is one of the busier, less reliable lines at peak times
Visited and verified by
Lucas, editorial team
Lucas visited Campus Lena in person and checked, firsthand:
- ✓the exact walking time to Pierrefitte-Stains station
- ✓what the A rating means for heating, since France doesn't use this scale everywhere
- ✓the studio layout and storage
The A rating won't show up on your bill, but you'll feel it: no overheated rooms in September, no cold mornings in January, unlike some of the C-rated buildings nearby.
Frequently asked questions
What does the A energy rating actually change for me?
Not your bill, since heating and electricity are already included in the rent. What it changes is comfort: newer building, better insulation, no overheating in summer or cold snaps in winter — a real difference from the C-rated residences in the network.
How far is it to Paris 8 and Sorbonne Paris Nord?
Paris 8 is about ten minutes away, and the Villetaneuse campus of Sorbonne Paris Nord about eight minutes. These are two of the largest university sites in the northern suburbs, and this address is closer to both than any studio inside central Paris would be.
What's the real cost after housing benefit?
Roughly €250-280/month in APL for a student with no income, bringing the cost down to about €382-412. This is an estimate — the CAF alone confirms your actual entitlement.
Is the RER D reliable for a daily commute?
It's honest to flag: the RER D is one of the busier, more delay-prone lines in Île-de-France at peak times. Build in some slack. For the northern campuses — Paris 8, Villetaneuse, Saint-Denis — trips are short and tramway T11 Express is a useful backup.
Are there any larger units here?
No — Campus Lena is studios only, from €662/month. For a two- or three-room unit to share, Green Fabrik is in the same town, or Le Twins and Stud en Ville in Bobigny.
What's included in the rent?
Water, electricity, heating, fibre, upkeep of shared areas and waste collection tax, no agency fee. You'll still need mandatory renter's insurance (about €6/month) and a deposit of one month's rent excluding charges.
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