Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Aix-en-Provence
| Private rooms Aix-en-provence | 68 | 733/month |
| Residences Aix-en-provence | 13 | 614/month |
| Studios Aix-en-provence | 3 | 719/month |
| Apartments Aix-en-provence | 27 | 1176/month |
This city located in the French Provence may seem small at first, but it has a lot to offer students: good weather, lively student atmosphere, beautiful views and architecture, people-friendly and a lot of parties. And, as if that were not enough, it also has multiple universities that receive young people from different parts of the world every year, such as the University of Aix-Marseille and the Aix Marseille University Institute of Technology (IUT).
The type of preferred accommodations by young people to live in are spare rooms in shared flats, since this way they can live with flatmates of different nationalities and make the day-to-day exchange more fun.
Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Aix-en-Provence
Do you want to know the most important advantages and disadvantages of living in a shared flat in this French city? Keep reading:
Advantages of sharing a flat in Aix-en-Provence
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You can choose between spare rooms that are part of private shared flats or student residences.
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You will be able to take advantage of the savings on the rental cost to travel to nearby places such as Marseille and the rest of the Provence region.
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There are many apartments in the areas of the city that students tend to prefer, such as the Vieille Ville, Couronne Urbaine and Sud neighborhoods, for example.
Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Aix-en-Provence
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In general, the demand for rooms in this city is usually very high, so you should search well in advance to make sure you find one that meets the characteristics most important to you.
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Some of the apartments charge the utility bills separately, so you have to make sure you add it all up to work out how much the total cost per month would really be.
Erasmus App for your exchange in Aix-en-Provence
There are different apps for Erasmus+ that you can use before, during and after your exchange in the French city. Among its functions, they allow you to validate subjects, request a new mobility program, and read experiences and advice from other students. One of them is that you remember the names of Rue de Verrerie and Place des Cardeurs when you want to do something lively any day of the week, since students usually gather there to socialize and have a good time.
How to meet people in Aix-en-Provence?
In addition to the typical ways of meeting people, such as connecting with your roommates or classmates, you can consider some of the following options during your exchange in the French city:
Student associations in Aix-en-Provence
The Erasmus Student Network has an association in the city that students from the various universities in Aix-en-Provence can join. Thanks to this, you will be able to meet people from different institutions and careers more easily, further expanding your circle of friends.
Facebook groups for Erasmus in Aix-en-Provence
The ESN Aix en Provence has several groups on this social network. One of them is of a general nature, in which you will be able to contact students who have already been on Erasmus there or who are going to go to that city. You will also find some specific ones according to the academic year, so in them, you will meet people who will be in Aix-en-Provence at the same time as you.
WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Aix-en-Provence
Many students create WhatsApp groups to have more fluid communication between them. You will also find links to groups created by student associations (the ESN has a group on Telegram) and Facebook groups to meet other young people and integrate more easily.
Tips for sharing a student flat in Aix-en-Provence
Keep these recommendations in mind when living in a shared flat in the city in the south of France:
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Surely in the neighbourhood you choose, there will be a market that you will be able to go to in order to find typical products, like fruits, vegetables, local food, books, flowers and old objects.
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Between June and August is the flowering season for lavender in the fields of Provence. Be sure to visit them if you have the opportunity! They make up a very beautiful and unique view, typical of the area.
Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Aix-en-Provence
How much does a shared flat cost in Aix-en-Provence? |
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| A room in a private shared flat usually starts at €350 and up and the average monthly cost is usually around €450-480 per month. |
Where to look for shared flats in Aix-en-Provence? |
| We recommend that you do the search as soon as possible on Erasmus Play, where you will be able to compare the different verified rooms and apartments from multiple platforms and websites. You will also be able to make the reservation safely and online. |
How to meet people in Aix-en-Provence? |
| If you live in a shared flat, we recommend that you connect with your flatmates. You can also join ESN Aix-en-Provence and be part of the events and activities they organize, as well as the different Facebook and WhatsApp groups that you will find available. |
Share a flat or live alone in Aix-en-Provence? |
| We believe that the most convenient for the average budget of a student is to share a flat, since it allows you to allocate a greater percentage of your monthly payment to other activities and experiences. In this way, enrich your exchange more. |
How to choose ideal roommates in Aix-en-Provence? |
| Ideally, your roommates should be of different nationalities than yours, so you can take advantage of the experience to get to know other cultures up close. And much better if one of them is French! This way you will also be able to communicate in their language and practice it frequently. |
