Whether as part of a university exchange or as part of an internship, Paris remains a location chosen by many foreign students. Be careful, however, to prepare well for your arrival to avoid any disappointment, especially when it comes to finding accommodation for a few months.
Student housing in Paris: a market under pressure
If you are looking for student accommodation in Paris, know that it is important to be patient.
The Parisian market is indeed tight and the small surfaces for rent are the properties which find a tenant the fastest.
However, there is no point in going headlong without having taken the time to clearly define your criteria, your budget and your file. Sending an incomplete file is indeed a waste of time which could well cause you to miss out on the best opportunities.
So be responsive but also be selective in your research.
Define your budget
Remember that the rent will not be your only expense item and limit your research to a moderate rent, taking into account the other expense factors linked to your apartment (home insurance, deposit, etc.).
Choosing the right neighborhood
It is difficult to choose the district in which you will spend several months when you do not know a city at all, or very little. However, it is very important to take into consideration the neighborhood in which the apartment you are interested in is located.
Do not restrict your searches to neighborhoods in the immediate area of your school . Paris benefits from a developed and efficient public transport network.
So do not hesitate to consult the rental apartments in Paris, a little further away, but also less expensive. However, do not ignore certain important criteria such as security , proximity to shops, etc.
For more information, do not hesitate to ask questions on the forums, Parisian students will be able to advise you.
Furnished rentals in Paris: a good solution?
A university exchange lasting only a few months, the question of furniture arises very quickly.
As a foreign student, it is impossible to bring all the daily utensils with you, just as it is counterproductive to buy everything when you arrive, thus incurring significant costs and only pushing the issue away at the time of the departure.
It is therefore advisable to give preference to furnished apartments for students in Paris which are therefore offered for rent with linens but also many daily utensils such as crockery and kitchen utensils.
Prepare your rental file
To qualify for the rental of student accommodation in Paris, you will be asked for several documents and other financial guarantees.
It is strongly recommended to start looking for apartments by already having a complete and well-informed file. The owners select only complete files and do not waste time waiting for files for which supporting documents are missing. You have been warned!
Note, however, that to be accepted, you may need a French guarantor. Note that there are specialized real estate agencies, such as Paris Attitude, which accept foreign guarantors.
The must: be accompanied in your reasearch
Between finding the apartment, administrative formalities and moving in, it can be reassuring to be accompanied to start this new experience.
There are indeed many agencies that can help you in your search for a rental for students in Paris.
A real estate agency specialized in finding rentals for students makes it much easier to find student accommodation in Paris: the ads are verified and up-to-date, you have real advice and a team to support you at every step of the process!
We recommend the services of Paris Attitude, which has specialized in furnished rentals since 2001 and is a partner of many French schools. For more information, visit their website or send an e-mail to: mail@parisattitude.com
