🇫🇷 Student housing in France (2026)
We track 72 residences across 22 cities in France — listed rates start around €365/mo (indicative). Housing is mapped against 18 QS-ranked universities so you can search by campus, not just by postcode.
72residences
22cities
18QS universities
€365from, per month (indicative)
Cities
Choose a city in France
Sorted by number of listed residences. From-prices are the lowest indicative rate in each city.
Paris
from €365 indicative
Lyon
from €630 indicative
Montpellier
from €515 indicative
Nantes
from €540 indicative
Rouen
from €440 indicative
Saint-Étienne
from €399 indicative
Bordeaux
from €840 indicative
Brest
from €490 indicative
Caen
from €565 indicative
La Rochelle
from €705 indicative
Nimes
from €545 indicative
Toulouse
from €680 indicative
Béziers
Clermont-Ferrand
from €510 indicative
Dijon
from €520 indicative
Le Havre
from €500 indicative
Limoges
Pau
from €460 indicative
Reims
from €550 indicative
Rennes
from €705 indicative
Tours
from €505 indicative
Vichy
Universities
Top QS-ranked universities in France
QS #28 PSL University Housing nearby → QS #41 Institut Polytechnique de Paris Housing nearby → QS #70 Université Paris-Saclay Housing nearby → QS #72 Sorbonne University (merged from Paris IV & UPMC) Housing nearby → QS #205 Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon Housing nearby → QS #257 Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne Housing nearby → QS #300 Université Paris Cité Housing nearby → QS #321 Université Grenoble Alpes Housing nearby → QS #367 Sciences Po Paris Housing nearby → QS #406 Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA) Housing nearby →
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Highly rated residences in France
Best Google ratings among residences with 10+ published reviews.
France housing FAQ
How much does student housing cost in France?
Listed rates in our database start around €365/mo (Paris), and vary widely by city, room type and lease length. All figures are indicative — confirm the current rate with the operator before signing.
Which cities in France have the most student housing?
Paris (27 residences), Lyon (7 residences), Montpellier (7 residences) lead our listings. In total we track 72 residences across 22 France cities.
How do I book a room in France?
Shortlist residences on FindStay, then enquire directly with the operator — they handle contracts, deposits and payments. If you’d like help comparing options first, ask Robin in the chat; an advisor follows up within one business day.
Not sure which France city fits you?
Tell Robin your university offer, budget and lifestyle — get a city-by-city comparison and a shortlist, with advisor follow-up within one business day.