Rental market in Ile-de-France
March 07 2024Understanding the rental market in Ile-de-France will help you anticipate your accommodation requirements.
Before you start your research, define them. Keep in mind that the size of the accommodation and its proximity to the institution will have an impact on its price.
Your priorities
- Are you interested in being close to the campus or to Paris?
- What budget have you planned for accommodation?
- Would you prefer a shared flat or an individual studio?
- Do you want to be close to transport links to Paris?
- What level of comfort are you looking for?
- Is local life important to you?
Would you prefer to live in a student residence or in private accommodation?
Palaiseau
Proximity to the campus and public transport services will certainly be one of the criteria that many of you will prioritise in your search for accommodation.
When it comes to rental prices, you can expect to find them at the high end of the range for the Ile-de-France region.
CROUS residences, with an average rent of €400 and basic facilities, will be the most affordable. Student residences owned by private landlords offer higher levels of comfort, at an average price of €500 to €700. Finally, accommodation in student residences costing more than €700 includes exclusive services and communal areas.
Rental offers based on distance
On the plateau
Less than 5 minutes’ walk from Campus
- Twenty Campus MIA
- All suites Study
- ALJT
- Kley
Less than 15 minutes’ walk from Campus
- Alexandre Manceau
- UXCO Hacker House
- Jean d’Ormesson
Less than 15 minutes by bus or bike from Campus
- Cesal
- Eileen Gray
- George Sand
- Twenty Campus Gif sur Yvette
- YouFirst Campus Palaiseau
At the foot of plateau and in Massy Palaiseau
Between 20 and 30 minutes by public transport
- Résidence Léonard de Vinci Massy
- Résidence Simone de Beauvoir
In Massy
Between 30 and 40 minutes
- Chevreul
- Résidence Magellan Massy
In Paris
Between 50 and 60 minutes by public transport
- MIAA
- MINA
Rental offers based on price
- Between 400 and 600 euros before APL/ALS
The cheapest accommodation is primarily CROUS student residences, for which application depends on the student’s Social File (Dossier social étudiant - DSE ) and joint application for accommodation.
Attractive prices are also available on sites offering accommodation in exchange for services, intergenerational accommodation or rooms in private homes.
Also, shared rooms and shared accommodation are generally cheaper than single studios.
Finally, accepting accommodation that is not immediately close to the école can have a big impact on your annual accommodation budget.
Some of the cheapest residences :
MIAA, MINA, Chevreul, ALJT, Cesal residences 1 to 4, CROUS residences Eileen Gray, Compas, Résidence Océane, La pacaterie, etc.
- Over 600 euros before APL/ALS
Budget flexibility means you can choose from a large range of student residences, some with higher levels of comfort and an improved range of services.
In addition to carefully-designed accommodation, some offer communal areas dedicated to co-living: gym, laundry, co-working areas, e-games, music studio, cinema box, etc.
Some of the high-standard residences :
Ecla, MIA, All suites Study, Hacker, Cesal residences 5 and 6, Kley, YouFirst Campus Palaiseau, Studéa, Student village.