60Rooms available
Bordeaux Bassins à Flot
1.4 mi from centreRooms on request
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€401/month
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Student accommodation in Bordeaux
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12 places in Bordeaux
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Bordeaux Pessac Université
2.7 mi from centreRooms on request
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€578/month
37Rooms available
Canvas Bordeaux East
3.8 mi from centre3 room types
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- Laundry
- Gym
- Communal lounge
- Cinema room
- +2 more
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€581,83/month
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Canvas Inseec
2 room types
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- Laundry
- Gym
- Study space
- Communal lounge
- +3 more
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€581,83/month
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Canvas Kedge
1 room type
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- Laundry
- Gym
- Study space
- Communal lounge
- +3 more
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€581,83/month
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Canvas Universite De Bordeaux
2 room types
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- Laundry
- Gym
- Study space
- Communal lounge
- +3 more
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€581,83/month
26Rooms available
Bordeaux Talence Centre
2.4 mi from centreRooms on request
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€643/month
39Rooms available
Bordeaux Pellegrin
1.3 mi from centreRooms on request
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€647/month
59Rooms available
Bordeaux Talence Université
2.4 mi from centreRooms on request
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€676/month
39Rooms available
Canvas Bordeaux Docks
1.9 mi from centre6 room types
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- Laundry
- Gym
- Kitchen
- Outdoor space
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€696/month
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Canvas Vatel Bordeaux Chartrons Campus
1 room type
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- Laundry
- Gym
- Study space
- Communal lounge
- +3 more
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€696/month
31Rooms available
Canvas Bordeaux Begles
2.3 mi from centre2 room types
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- Laundry
- Communal lounge
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From
€707,46/month
About Bordeaux
Why students choose Bordeaux
Bordeaux's campus is not in Bordeaux. The domaine universitaire sits across the southern boundary in Talence, Pessac and Gradignan, a single large site where the Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Montaigne and Sciences Po all teach. One tram line, B, runs from the centre of the city straight out to it. Where you live here is largely a question of how far along that line you want to be, and the answer changes your rent more than it changes your journey.
Talence and the streets around the Peixotto and Béthanie tram stops put you on the campus itself, which is quiet, green and a little cut off from the city in the evenings. Victoire and Saint-Michel are the student heart of Bordeaux proper: place de la Victoire is where everyone ends up, the tram runs through it, and the campus is fifteen minutes down the line. Pessac is further out and cheaper, with its own centre. The Chartrons north of the middle is a former wine-trading quarter, now one of the nicer places to live and priced accordingly. The historic centre around Quinconces and Saint-Pierre is beautiful and expensive. La Bastide, across the Garonne, is the best value within a short tram ride.
New to booking student accommodation?
Room types, what bills included really covers, when to book, and what to check if you are arriving from abroad.
Which Bordeaux room type fits your campus?
Student residences and studios are common around Talence, Pessac and the tram corridor into the centre. A residence offers managed facilities, while a room in a shared flat gives more independence and often more communal space. The useful comparison is not simply Bordeaux versus Pessac, but distance from tram B and your campus stop.
Central rooms suit students who want city life; Talence and Pessac reduce the daily campus journey. Check furniture, utility limits, internet and summer dates before treating two monthly prices as equivalent.
What should you confirm before booking in Bordeaux?
MoJO currently lists 12 Bordeaux student stays, with published prices from €401/month. Compare total rent, deposit, fees, utilities and transport across the full contract. A room beside tram B can be more practical than a nominally central address that needs a change.
Get the exact room, inventory, move-in date, cancellation policy and guarantor conditions in writing. Confirm the commune shown on the agreement and whether the accommodation can provide any documents you need for study or administration.
Top Bordeaux universities and campus links
Bordeaux's student population is anchored by Université de Bordeaux, Université Bordeaux Montaigne, Sciences Po Bordeaux, and KEDGE Business School. When choosing student accommodation in Bordeaux, most students prioritise the walking-distance or single-transfer commute to their own department, since it saves 60 to 90 minutes a day on lectures, labs, and evening study.
On each Bordeaux property page you will see the exact minute count to nearby universities and whether the campus is served by direct public transport. If you already know your university, filter by it before comparing rooms, it saves a lot of back and forth.
Best areas for students in Bordeaux
The best areas for student accommodation in Bordeaux include Talence and the domaine universitaire, Victoire and Saint-Michel, Pessac, Chartrons and Bacalan, and Centre and Quinconces. Each has a distinct mix of student housing, cafes, supermarkets, and public transport connections, so the "best" area really depends on which university you attend and what kind of neighbourhood you want to live in.
If you are new to Bordeaux, aim for neighbourhoods with a high student population and good late-night public transport. Areas near your university's main campus are safest for evening walks home and mean you can lie in for 9 AM lectures.
Cost of living for students in Bordeaux
The cost of student accommodation in Bordeaux typically starts from €401/month, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Bordeaux typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.
If Bordeaux rents feel steep, it can be worth comparing with cities like Paris and Dublin: the same weekly budget often stretches further, and some France universities have satellite campuses across multiple cities.
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Comparing options? These are the other cities in Europe where most students on our shortlist are basing themselves.
Universities in Bordeaux
- Université de Bordeaux
- Université Bordeaux Montaigne
- Sciences Po Bordeaux
- KEDGE Business School
Popular neighbourhoods
- Talence and the domaine universitaire
- Victoire and Saint-Michel
- Pessac
- Chartrons and Bacalan
- Centre and Quinconces
- La Bastide
Getting around
The TBM network covers trams, buses and the river shuttle on one pass, with a reduced rate for students. Tram B is the one to plan around, running Quinconces to Victoire to Talence Peixotto and on to Pessac, and the whole trip from the centre to campus takes around twenty minutes. Bordeaux is also one of the flattest and most cycleable cities in France: the V3 hire scheme is widespread and the ride from Victoire to the campus is easy. Bordeaux Saint-Jean station reaches Paris in a little over two hours on the LGV, which makes weekends away realistic.
Frequently asked questions
- Prices in Bordeaux typically start from €401/month, depending on room type, location, and how early you book. Purpose-built student rooms with bills included are usually the best value overall, since utilities and WiFi are already priced in.
- For a September move-in, most students book their Bordeaux accommodation between May and August. Booking earlier gives you the widest choice on room type, floor, and price. For January or summer intakes, book two to three months ahead.
- Your contract is signed directly with the accommodation provider, not with HouseForStudents, and we list only recognised student accommodation operators. Listing details for our 12 Bordeaux properties come from the operator's own site and we re-check them regularly, but always confirm the price and the terms in writing with the provider before you pay. Ask the operator specifically whether your contract is a tenancy or a licence, because statutory deposit protection applies to tenancies and most purpose-built student accommodation is let on a licence.
- Purpose-built student accommodation in Bordeaux commonly includes electricity, water, heating, WiFi, and contents insurance in the weekly rate, but the package is set by each operator and is not the same everywhere. Ask the operator exactly what the rent covers, and what is charged on top, before you pay anything.
- Most Bordeaux PBSA properties accept either a UK-based guarantor, an international guarantor, or pay a one-time fee in lieu. If you cannot provide a guarantor, ask our team when you enquire and we will filter for properties that do not require one.
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