Question 1

What are the advantages of renting a room in Paris?

Accepted Answer

Paris is globally known for its cuisine, tourism, fashion, and studies. Every year, this beautiful city welcomes dozens of people. The Advantages of renting a room in Paris are no responsibility for maintenance, more flexibility as to where to live, could be cheaper than owning, etc.

If you're planning to either visit or study in Paris, renting a room would help you a lot as it will allow you to get familiar with French culture more personally. Moreover, it will also allow you better to explore the locality and local cafes and places.

Question 2

How much does a room cost in Paris?

Accepted Answer

Because Paris is one of the most expensive cities in the world, renting a room is not cheap. However, you could find affordable accommodation if you look harder and the cost may vary depending upon the location.

The rent price for shared flats depends on the location and facilities. Generally, it could cost you on average 600 €-1000€ per person for a shared room in a flat including utilities. However, the price range can be a little higher inside the city as compared to outside. Some basic rent for a shared room is as below:

Private room 12m2 4 people: 600€-700€
Private room 11m2 3 people: 650€-800€
Private room 17 m2 4 people: 900€-1000€

Question 3

Where is the best area to rent a room in Paris?

Accepted Answer

There's no doubt that the whole of Paris is beautiful and one can find French culture at every corner. However, just like any other place, Paris too has some differences in its arrondissements. Some of the best arrondissements to live in Pairs are

Le Marais- Stylish neighbourhood in the central location.

Bastille- Affordable location with a touch of both old and new Paris.

Quartier Latin- Affordable location with student housing.

Question 4

What is the average size of a room in Paris?

Accepted Answer

It's believed that rooms in Paris are small, but in reality, it all depends on the locality and property type you select to stay in. The average shared flat room sizes expect the 8m2-18 m2,1-bedroom.

More often you will find most of the room in a shared flat with an average of 11m2-12m2 open to students as well as for working professionals. These typical Parisian-style rooms would have white walls, floor-to-ceiling wall panelling, tall windows, sometimes double windows with iron balconies, and old herringbone parquet floors.

Question 5

What bills are included in the rent of a room in Paris?

Accepted Answer

Though apart from rent, some other costs are also included while renting in Paris, and they are as:

French utilities and bills from French telecommunication providers
Electricity and water
French property taxes
Insurance
Furnishings

Though it's entirely up to the landlord whether or not they include bills in the monthly rental figure, you'll often see a 'bills included' section on the property listing.

Question 6

How can I rent a room in Paris?

Accepted Answer

It is too easy to rent rooms in Paris as around 36% of the French population rent their home. There are websites that allow you to search for apartments or rooms and rent them in an easy and safe way like Spotahome. To rent a property in Paris, you'll need a few documents to provide to the property provider or you may find some guarantor for that. Also If you are moving to France and planning on staying for more than just a holiday or short work placement you will need to open a French bank account. Indeed, if you wish to rent a property, having a bank account is obligatory.

🏠 Nº of properties	517 rooms for rent
💵 Minimum monthly price	starting from 410 €
✔️ Verified properties	194 rooms
🎓 Ideal for students	291 accommodations
💖 Ideal for couples	30 accommodations
☀️ With balcony/terrace	23 rooms
🛁 With private bathroom	28 rooms
🧾 Bills included	413 rooms

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