Lowest rent
DPE C
Campus Salto
Noisy-le-Sec (93) · RER E
The most direct link to central Paris in the whole network: Gare du Nord in fifteen minutes, no change.
Booking is handled on the French-language site — the button above takes you there.
What you'll really pay
The rent shown is €651/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 | €371 – €401 |
| Scholarship recipient (means-tested) | €150 – €200 | €451 – €501 |
| Working student, modest income | €80 – €150 | €501 – €571 |
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 C — 120 kWh/m²/year (energy use)
RER E, direct to Magenta and Gare du Nord
What the rent includes
- Water, electricity, heating
- Fibre internet
- Shared-area upkeep & waste collection tax
- No agency fee
Noisy-le-Sec: what the neighbourhood is like
Noisy-le-Sec sits on the RER E, which reaches Magenta and Gare du Nord in about fifteen minutes and Haussmann-Saint-Lazare in twenty, with no change. That makes it the fastest way into central Paris anywhere in this network, useful if your classes or a part-time job are around the 8th, 9th or 10th arrondissement.
The town is also crossed by tramway T1, linking Saint-Denis to the west and Val-de-Fontenay to the east, which opens up the RER A and the eastern suburbs. The centre is residential, with the shops around the town hall and, on the Pantin side, the Canal de l'Ourcq and Parc de la Villette within reach.
One thing to know: Noisy-le-Sec is a significant rail junction, so expect some visible railway infrastructure nearby. Worth checking during a visit if that matters to you.
Who Campus Salto is right for
Good fit if…
- ✓Direct RER E link to central Paris, 15 minutes, no change
- ✓Connects to RER A via tramway T1, useful for the eastern suburbs
- ✓Lower rent than most of the network
Skip it if…
- ×If UPEC in Créteil is your only daily destination, expect one change
- ×Lowest energy rating in the network — bills are included regardless, but insulation is average
Visited and verified by
Lucas, editorial team
Lucas visited Campus Salto in person and checked, firsthand:
- ✓the direct RER E link to Magenta and Gare du Nord
- ✓sound insulation, given how close the residence sits to a rail junction
- ✓the real connection time to UPEC
The direct RER E is this residence's selling point, but I'd ask for a room on the side away from the tracks when you visit.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the RER E really take to central Paris?
About 15 minutes to Magenta and Gare du Nord, and 20 to Haussmann-Saint-Lazare, with no change. It's the fastest link to the centre anywhere in this network.
Is Campus Salto workable for UPEC in Créteil?
It works, but plan on roughly 20 minutes with one change, since Noisy-le-Sec and Créteil aren't on the same line. If UPEC is your only daily destination, Campus Victoria in Chevilly-Larue is better positioned.
What's the real cost after housing benefit?
For a student with no income, expect roughly €250-280/month in APL, bringing the cost down to around €371-401. This is an estimate: only the French family benefits office (CAF) can confirm your entitlement.
The energy rating is the lowest in the network - does that matter?
Not for your bill, since heating and electricity are included in the rent. It affects comfort: expect a slightly warmer room in summer and cooler in winter than at Campus Lena, the best-rated residence here.
Are two-room (T2) units available?
Yes, studio and T2 are both offered here. The T2 costs more than the €651 studio rate and tends to go early in the booking season; ask the residence directly for current availability.
What's included in the rent?
Water, electricity, heating, fibre internet, upkeep of shared areas, and waste collection tax, with no agency fee. You'll still need renter's insurance (about €6/month, mandatory) and a security deposit equal to one month's rent excluding charges.
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