How much does a shared flat cost in Besançon?

The average price of a room in a shared apartment depends on whether it is a spare room in a residence or a private apartment. The first alternative is usually cheaper, with a price of around €350 per month. The second, on the other hand, frequently have an average of €390 per month.

Where to look for shared flats in Besançon?

Do it in the Erasmus Play search engine, where you can check both rooms and complete apartments for several people. Compare the available accommodation, when you find the ideal one for you, book it completely online and safely.

Why share a student flat in Besançon?

Because you will be able to save on rent, investing much more of your budget in activities and experiences in the city. Also, if you live with a French roommate, you will be able to get to know the local culture much more.

What to ask before entering a flat share in Besançon?

Ask about the interests of your roommates and their habits. Also find out the basic rules of the house, such as cleaning management, rules for receiving visitors, if you can smoke or have pets, etc.

Flatshare in Besançon - Roommates

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Flatshare in Besançon

€450/month

Private room

Room at Grande Rue, La Boucle

€330/month

Private room

Room at Besançon, 25000

€550/month

Private room

Room at Besançon

€690/month

Homestay

Family at Besançon

Room for rent in a shared flat in Besancon

€960/month

Private room

Room at Besancon

€960/month

Private room

Room at Besancon

€900/month

Studio

Studio at Avenue Louise Michel

€1,110/month

Entire place

Apartment at Avenue Louise Michel

€381/month

Private room

Room at Rue de Franche-Comté,

€960/month

Private room

Room at Besancon

Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Besançon

This city in eastern France attracts many international students not only because of the educational offer of the University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté but also because of the easy access to natural areas and other countries, such as Switzerland. To enjoy the cultural and leisure offering to the fullest, what international students usually do is live in a shared flat. In this type of accommodation, the costs of rent and utility bills are divided among all the roommates, allowing you to have more of your budget for your expenses.

Available accommodation	Total	Average price
Private room Besançon	14	€550
Residence Besançon	0	€
Studio Besançon	4	€875
Entire place Besançon	1	€1100

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Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Besançon

In this section, we advise you on what are some of the most outstanding pros and cons of living in this French city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Besançon

You get to choose between spare rooms as part of private homes, as well as public student residences (run by the Crous) or private student residences.
Depending on the University of Franche-Comté building you will be attending, you will surely find a room with a convenient location for you. Some preferred neighbourhoods by young people are the city centre, Orchamps, Montrapon and Fontaine-Ècu.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Besançon

In some cases, the rooms are part of family houses, so you will not live with international students. Take a good look at the ad and choose the ideal for you.
Utility bills may not be included in the rent, which can go up a lot in the winter with heating.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Besançon

The use of Erasmus Apps will help with both your arrival in the French city and the time you spend there. One of these applications is that of the European Commission, where you can find help with procedures, request new mobility, read about different experiences and meet other young people. One of the tips from previous students is that you take the opportunity to improve your French and return home speaking it fluently. This language will be very useful in your professional future.

How to meet people in Besançon

We recommend that you consider the following options to meet people in this French city:

Student associations in Besançon

The best association you can join is the ESN Besançon, an organization of voluntary students that helps Erasmus students to integrate into the city more easily. Thanks to this you get to meet other international young people while participating in many events and fun plans in the city.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Besançon

Among the Facebook groups that you will find is the ESN Besançon group, where you can meet other young people before arriving in the city and check the activities calendar. Some of these activities include learning to dance salsa, theme parties and karaoke nights, games like bowling and laser tag, and some cheap trips to places like Marseille, Dijon, Lyon, and even Paris.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Besançon

Most of the student associations and Facebook groups have WhatsApp groups where young people can check everything happening in the city at the moment, as well as connect with students with similar interests.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Besançon

Keep these recommendations in mind when living in shared flats in the French city:

To save even more on your monthly budget, you can choose a flat that is far from the city. With this, you should check all transportation discounts for students.
During your stay in the city, you can enjoy numerous events with your flatmates, including the Music Festival, the European Night of Museums, the Besançon Grand Carnival and many open-air markets.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Besançon

How much does a shared flat cost in Besançon?
The average price of a room in a shared apartment depends on whether it is a spare room in a residence or a private apartment. The first alternative is usually cheaper, with a price of around €350 per month. The second, on the other hand, frequently have an average of €390 per month.
Where to look for shared flats in Besançon?
Do it in the Erasmus Play search engine, where you can check both rooms and complete apartments for several people. Compare the available accommodation, when you find the ideal one for you, book it completely online and safely.
How to meet people in Besançon?
The best way to be accompanied as soon as you arrive in the city is to live in a shared apartment, where you get to connect with your colleagues from the beginning. You can also be part of student associations such as ESN Besançon, and different Facebook and WhatsApp groups.
Why share a student flat in Besançon?
Because you will be able to save on rent, investing much more of your budget in activities and experiences in the city. Also, if you live with a French roommate, you will be able to get to know the local culture much more.
What to ask before entering a flat share in Besançon?
Ask about the interests of your roommates and their habits. Also find out the basic rules of the house, such as cleaning management, rules for receiving visitors, if you can smoke or have pets, etc.