How to find an accommodation in Paris

As we all know, finding an accommodation at a sensible price can be quite difficult for young people. Between the price per square meter, the small surfaces, the number of files, or even the inflexibility on the requested guarantors, it’s sometimes difficult to find an apartment that meets your expectations.

That’s why in this article you’ll find some tips that might help you find what you are looking for.

1. Find the perfect flatshare in Paris

Flatsharing has many advantages for young people. The first valid reason for choosing this style of housing is the economic aspect. However, it also allows them to meet new people, and to integrate into a new city. To find the ideal “room”, consult specialized sites such as:

Room4talk: Thanks to its geolocation system, this application will allow you to find

a roommate near you. The advantage of this site is that it will allow you to search for your roommate according to their home country, so that you can make progress in a language you would like to speak, as well as discover another culture. (http://room4talk.com/en/#/) 

La carte des coloc’: Leader of the flatsharing market. Like room4talk, it makes it easy to find the ideal roommate, thanks to its geolocation system. Similarly, with their virtual cards, this app makes it easier to find accommodation. Choose your selection criteria and go! (https://www.lacartedescolocs.fr) 

Koloc’ à projets solidaires: Flat sharing with Projet Solidaires allows young people to live in shared accommodation and engage with residents in popular neighbourhoods. By carrying out ‘actions of solidarity’ for and with their neighbours, roommates encourage living together. If you want to try out this adventure, you will need to put together a file which will be evaluated by a panel, along with your motivations. Please note, scholarship students are prioritised for this type of accommodation. (http://rejoins.afev.org) 

Facebook groups: Some Facebook groups are dedicated to finding accommodation or roommates. With a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, these are a great solution if you want to post an ad or interact with other people on the subject.

2. Student residences in Paris

Student residencies offer you quality fully equipped rooms. They also have many services such as internet, laundry facilities, gyms, and sometimes even cafeterias. These common areas are great for making friends.

The price per month for this type of residency varies from €400 to €800 per month, depending on the location and the services available.

The StudyLease site or https://www.immojeune.com/residence-etudiante/paris-75.html  offers a wide choice of private student residences in Paris and throughout France.

3. Room to rent with homeowner in Paris

Renting a room in a private home is an effective solution to pay less rent. It also allows you to have a main residence and live with a family / person that you get along with during your visit. Go to the site https://www.cohebergement.com or https://www.bemynest.com/fr/about-us/ which shows both homeowners and housing seekers.

PS: Pay attention to the ads that you see; there are a lot of scams on the internet, as well as absurd proposals. Always check advertiser profiles.

Finally, to be able to find accommodation in the capital it is necessary to have a job to pay for your rent, as well as your new Parisian lifestyle.

Our agency “BE MY NOUNOU” offers babysitting positions in foreign languages in a fun atmosphere. This job requires that you enjoy working with children and can speak english, spanish or other languages fluently, so that the children can learn a new language while playing.

To apply, go to to our page NANNY JOBS. After that, we will contact you for an interview.