DPE C
Green Fabrik
Pierrefitte-sur-Seine (93) · RER D
An eco-designed residence with two-room units, in the same town as Campus Lena but with room to share.
Booking is handled on the French-language site — the button above takes you there.
What you'll really pay
The rent shown is €684/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 | €404 – €434 |
| Scholarship recipient (means-tested) | €150 – €200 | €484 – €534 |
| Working student, modest income | €80 – €150 | €534 – €604 |
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 — 97 kWh/m²/year (energy use)
RER D
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
The northern section of Pierrefitte-sur-Seine is served by Garges-Sarcelles station on the RER D, about twenty minutes from Paris-Nord. This sits right at the edge of Val-d'Oise, in a quiet residential setting, with the Parc départemental Georges-Valbon and the Seine riverbanks nearby.
The academic draw is the same as elsewhere in town: the Villetaneuse campus of Sorbonne Paris Nord and Université Paris 8 are both a little over ten minutes away. Tramway T11 Express, running east-west across the northern suburbs, adds a useful alternative to the rail line.
For daily errands, central Pierrefitte and the Sarcelles shopping centre are the two anchors. Night owls should plan ahead: neither the RER D nor T11 run through the night.
Who Green Fabrik is right for
Good fit if…
- ✓Two-room units available, unlike Campus Lena in the same town
- ✓Close to both Paris 8 and the Villetaneuse campus of Sorbonne Paris Nord
- ✓Quiet residential setting near a major park
Skip it if…
- ×If energy performance is your priority, Campus Lena nearby is rated A against C here
- ×No night service on RER D or T11 — budget for a night bus or taxi if you go out often
Visited and verified by
Lucas, editorial team
Lucas visited Green Fabrik in person and checked, firsthand:
- ✓the T2 layout and whether it genuinely splits into two separate spaces
- ✓the walk to Garges-Sarcelles station
- ✓the shared spaces and how the eco-design shows up in practice
If a two-room unit is the plan, this is the address to check first in Pierrefitte — Campus Lena simply doesn't offer one.
Frequently asked questions
How does this compare with Campus Lena, six euros away in the same town?
Two differences matter. Green Fabrik offers two-room units, which Campus Lena doesn't. On the other hand Campus Lena is rated A for energy against C here (97 kWh/m²/year). The choice comes down to: do you need a T2, or is thermal performance the priority?
Which campuses are nearby?
Université Paris 8 and the Villetaneuse campus of Sorbonne Paris Nord are the two natural options here, both just over ten minutes away. RER D from Garges-Sarcelles also reaches Saint-Denis and the north of Paris.
What's the real cost after housing benefit?
Roughly €250-280/month in APL for a student with no income, bringing the monthly cost to about €404-434. This is an estimate; the CAF confirms actual entitlement.
Are the two-room units suitable for flatsharing?
Yes, under a single lease covering the whole unit. The T2 rate is above the €684 studio price — ask the residence directly. As everywhere in the network, larger units are the first to be booked, often by May.
Does the eco-design change anything day to day?
It mostly affects build quality and shared-resource management rather than your budget, since charges are a flat monthly rate. In practice: newer materials and fittings, and more thought given to water and waste handling. If energy performance specifically is what you care about, Campus Lena's A rating is stronger.
What's included in the rent?
Water, electricity, heating, fibre, upkeep of shared areas and waste collection tax. You'll still need mandatory renter's insurance (about €6/month) and a security deposit of one month's rent excluding charges.
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