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About Paris

Why students choose Paris

Paris student housing is easier to understand when you start with the transport line serving your campus. Central arrondissements offer private studios, shared flats and some student residences, but space is limited and competition is high. A large part of the managed student accommodation supply sits just beyond the Périphérique in places such as Villejuif, Saint-Ouen, Nanterre, Ivry-sur-Seine and Massy. These addresses can still provide a direct metro or RER journey, and in some cases a shorter trip to campus than a more central room that requires two changes.

Match the area to the campus before comparing amenities. Villejuif, Ivry-sur-Seine, Cachan and Bagneux can work for campuses in south and south-east Paris. Nanterre, Puteaux and Courbevoie suit Paris Nanterre, La Défense and several business-school locations. Saint-Ouen and Saint-Denis give access to the north of the city, while Massy, Palaiseau and Champs-sur-Marne are relevant to universities and grandes écoles outside central Paris. An outer-suburb address is only good value when the route works for your normal lecture times, so check the exact station, number of changes and evening return journey.

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  • Student rooms, studios and apartments in Paris

    Paris student accommodation includes managed residences, private studios, shared apartments and rooms in a colocation. A room in a residence may include shared facilities and on-site support; a studio normally gives you a private kitchen and bathroom; and a shared apartment can offer more living space but may involve a separate landlord, bills and guarantor conditions.

    Do not assume that every result described as Paris sits inside the City of Paris boundary. MoJO also lists student housing in nearby Île-de-France communes when it serves a Paris campus. Check the full address, nearest station, room facilities and contract before enquiring. For small studios, confirm the usable floor area, whether the building has a lift and exactly which bills are included.

  • What does student housing in Paris cost?

    MoJO currently lists 20 student accommodation options in Paris and the surrounding area, with published prices from €645/month. Use that range to narrow your search, then compare the full contract rather than treating the lowest advertised figure as the final monthly cost.

    Before booking, confirm the exact room and tenancy dates, deposit, administration or reservation charges, included bills, guarantor rules, cancellation terms and whether housing assistance may apply to your contract. Private landlords commonly ask for a rental dossier, while managed residences may use a different application process. Crous accommodation follows its own allocation timetable and eligibility rules, so it should be treated as a separate route rather than assumed to be available through a private listing.

  • Top Paris universities and campus links

    Paris's student population is anchored by Sorbonne University, Sciences Po, Université Paris Cité, and Université Paris-Dauphine. When choosing student accommodation in Paris, 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 Paris 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 Paris

    The best areas for student accommodation in Paris include Latin Quarter (5e), Le Marais (3e/4e), 13e, 14e, and 15e and Montparnasse. 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 Paris, 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 Paris

    The cost of student accommodation in Paris typically starts from €645/month, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Paris typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.

    If Paris rents feel steep, it can be worth comparing with cities like Dublin and Bordeaux: the same weekly budget often stretches further, and some France universities have satellite campuses across multiple cities.

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Universities in Paris

  • Sorbonne University
  • Sciences Po
  • Université Paris Cité
  • Université Paris-Dauphine

Popular neighbourhoods

  • Latin Quarter (5e)
  • Le Marais (3e/4e)
  • 13e
  • 14e
  • 15e and Montparnasse
  • 18e and La Chapelle

Getting around

Paris journeys depend more on the line and number of changes than on straight-line distance. Metro, RER, train, tram and bus services connect the wider Île-de-France region, and eligible students can compare the imagine R student pass with other Navigo options. Check the route from the property entrance to your actual teaching building, including the walk at both ends. Also test the journey at lecture time and late in the evening, because frequency and the practical route home can change outside the daytime timetable.

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Where students live in Paris

Frequently asked questions

  • Most student studios in Paris range from 15 m² to 25 m². Smaller studios are common in the central arrondissements; larger units sit further from the centre.

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