Student Housing in Avignon

The percentage of students in the population of this French city is high, so many sites offer discounts for young people. Another advantage of living your Erasmus experience in Avignon is that the weather is usually sunny and pleasant throughout the year.

Are you looking for student accommodation in Avignon? In this article, we advise you on everything you need to know to find your ideal apartment or room. In addition, if you search in the Erasmus Play housing search engine you will be able to see the offer of verified accommodation from different online platforms and compare the different options. In this way, you will be able to find the one that meets all the important characteristics for you more easily.

Student apartments for rent in Avignon

The most common option for flats for rent in Avignon is studio apartments, meaning that they would not be shared with other students. The cost of a studio apartment goes from € 320 onwards in a neighbourhood away from the city centre and from € 340 for a more central one. The price can amount to approximately € 820 per month, always depending on the characteristics and location. For this reason, you have to pay attention to the characteristics of each accommodation, both in the images and in the description. Most of them include basic appliances to move into, such as a refrigerator, oven and microwave. In addition, some may also include access to some different facilities of the building or complex, such as an outdoor pool and/or terrace.

Student room for rent in Avignon

Most of the students who come to this French city choose to live in a room in an apartment shared with other students. This alternative has many advantages, such as being generally cheaper than looking for a complete apartment on your own and being more fun, being able to meet people and share the experience more closely with other young people.

The monthly cost of a room in a shared flat usually starts at € 370 and the average is around € 400 per month. When you see the price you also have to make sure if the cost of the utility bills (water, electricity, gas, internet, etc.) is included or if you are going to have to add an extra amount to the monthly payment.

Student accommodation in Avignon

Finding accommodation with a good location can be difficult without knowing the city, its neighbourhoods or where the universities are located. To make it easier, below we will inform you of some of the most convenient areas for students, to be close to the busiest places.

Apartments for rent in Center Ville

It is the centre of the city and has different historical areas, such as the Papal Palace, several churches and museums. Also, in Center Ville are the remains of the famous Avignon Bridge, which crossed over the Rhone River. In this neighbourhood, the average price of a studio apartment is € 500 per month.

Apartments in Place Pie

This area is one of the most chosen by students because one of the university campuses is located here. In addition, Place Pie is where much of the city's nightlife for young people takes place, with a wide variety of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. The price of a studio apartment in Place Pie ranges from € 340 onwards.

Rooms for Rent in Nord Rocade

Nord Rocade is located outside the central ring of the city, to the south. It has several shops, green areas and Avignon central train station. Generally, the cost of a room in a shared flat in this area is around € 400 per month.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of Avignon (UAPV)

There are two main campuses of this small university in Avignon, located in different areas of the city:

• Hannah Arendt Campus: it is in Place Pie, the city centre, within the ring in which the historic centre is also located. It has the faculties directed more towards the area of ​​letters and humanities. You can find accommodation in both Center Ville and Place Pie, as well as the nearby neighbourhoods of Nord Rocade and Sait-Jean (Nord).
• Campus Jean-Henri Fabre: it is located in the Agroparc technology park, just under 30 minutes away by public transport from the centre of Avignon. Here you will find the faculties of technology, science, agriculture, among others. If you want to be close to this campus you can consider areas like Montfavet or Cantares for accommodation.

University residence in Avignon

There are several residences for students in Avignon, both public (managed by CROUS) and private. The price usually goes from € 200 onwards. However, keep in mind that in a room in a shared flat you will have more independence and fewer rules to follow than in a residence hall.

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