Finding a place to stay while in Paris might be one of the most important thing to settle before your arrival.
Paris has a very typical architecture inherited by famous architect Haussmann. In order to preserve this heritage, the municipality has decided to restrain the height of Parisian buildings at a reasonable size. That is one of the reasons why the housing market is so saturated in Paris, and not only because it is a beautiful city!
Another reason is that Paris gathers a large number of higher education institution that attracts both French and foreign students. This year, the city welcomed 325 000 students, students that had to find a place to live. Most of them - 68%, chose to live inside of Paris and the rest in the suburbs. Keep in mind that suburbs are a good option, cheaper and just as well connected with public transportation as Paris. It can help you reduce considerably the accommodation budget.
Of course, every student - French or international, starts looking around the same time, so it obviously gets difficult. For this reason we recommend to get on the housing hunt early, so you will arrive to Paris relaxed and ready to start this amazing experience. Be patient, and do not give up! You will soon find a place you can call home, just like the many students that arrived to Paris before you, and the many more that will come after.
You will find below a list of accommodation options :
Studapart
In partnership with Studapart, we provide our students with a housing platform offering exclusive property ads for apartments, houses or student residences near our school but also throughout France.
Discover more about the Studapart Platform
ECLA
ECLA has established itself as a reference in the world of co-living, with three residences, among the largest campuses in Europe.
The residences welcome more than 2500 students, young professionals, researchers, and globetrotters from all over the world.
The ECLA community is made up of 89 different nationalities who meet up for events, and benefit from a multitude of common areas: cinema rooms, workspaces, e gaming, fitness rooms, sauna, and music studios.
They offer a wide range of accommodations: studios and individual or shared apartments, with a flexible length of stay from two nights to three years. These hybrid residences combine both quality of services and a unique experience.
- Website: https://www.ecla.com/en/
Spotahome
Spotahome was founded in 2014 with the mission of reinventing real estate.
Today, they are Europe's leading online platforms specialising in mid to long term furnished accommodation. Spotahome allows you to rent verified homes online from anywhere in the world, in 100 cities located in more than 27 countries, with a great accommodation portfolio in Paris, saving you time, energy and money.
Booking your new home on Spotahome is 100% safe and scam-free thanks to our Fraud Protection Booking System: As an extra security step, your first payment is made through Spotahome. They will transfer this money to the landlord 24 hours after you move in, unless you contact them with a problem.
Paris School of Business' students get a 30% discount on the reservation fee using the promo code PSB30.
- Website: https://www.spotahome.com/s/paris--france
- Contact: partners@spotahome.com
Housing Anywhere
HousingAnywhere is the largest European platform for student accommodation, with over 160,000 properties between rooms, studios and apartments.
HousingAnywhere works together with universities and institutions worldwide, to help international talents easily and safely book their new home abroad, by connecting them with outgoing students, private landlords, host families, and property managers.
As a student of the Paris Business School you can receive a 25% discount on the booking fee and priority access to all listings available via the link below.
Safe House
Safe House is giving you access to studios, apartments or room share, all located in Paris ‘Intramuros’, ‘Petite Couronne’, and ‘Grande Couronne’, suitable to all budgets.
Erasmus Play
Erasmus Play is a student housing search engine to find accommodation across Europe. It allows you to compare all available accommodation quickly and easily. In addition, you will be able to make a book in safely, as all the accommodations are 100% verified. The booking process is very simple:
- Select your destination and dates.
- Compare all available accommodation.
- Click and book safely and securely.
There is a wide variety of destinations: Madrid, Milan, Paris, Porto, Berlin, Florence, Bologna, Lisbon, Rome, London, Munich, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Vienna, Helsinki, Budapest, Amsterdam, Stockholm and so much more!
LivinFrance
LivinFrance platform is designed to make your installation easier, and allows you to fully enjoy your stay here.
Livinfrance has supported over 40.000 students in their project of studying in France. From visa applications to housing, banking, health and insurances, they have simplified all the procedures, ensuring a stress-free installation and an unforgettable stay in France.
They offer over 10k housing offers all around France, all certified, furnished, and available without a guarantor. They also offer shared apartments allowing you to live together with other French and international students.
- Website: https://livin-france.com/