Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Grenoble

This incredible city in the mountains welcomes many French and international students who want to immerse themselves in the local culture. We assure you that living in Grenoble is going to be something unique, whether you like to party or if you like outdoor sports. Take the opportunity to do it all!

One of the ways to enjoy more activities and excursions in Grenoble is to live in a shared flat since the monthly rent is usually more affordable. This leaves you with more budget for extra activities. In addition, you can share great moments with your flatmates and get to know the city and the surroundings together.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Grenoble

These are some pros and cons of living in a shared flat in this French city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Grenoble

• You can take advantage of the saved money on your monthly rent to do more activities that enrich your stay in the city, such as skiing in one of the 25 nearby ski resorts in winter.

• Many of the shared flats are located in areas packed with students, such as the Victor Hugo and Alsace-Lorraine neighbourhoods.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Grenoble

• Some residences or private flats can be found in neighbourhoods that are inconvenient to access leisure areas or universities, such as on top of a mountain.

• The apartments can have from two to eight rooms in total, and sharing with so many people can mean that you never have the common spaces only for yourself.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Grenoble

There are different apps that you can use before, during and after your Erasmus in Grenoble, such as the European Commission's Erasmus+ app. These applications provide facilities of all kinds, such as instructions for carrying out procedures, advice, and information about the city. One of the recommendations given by students from previous years is that you take warm clothes if you are going to go in winter and light clothes if you will be there during summer, both seasons have very low or very high temperatures!

How to meet people in Grenoble

The following are some of the ways you have to meet people in this French city:

Student associations in Grenoble

The University of Grenoble Alps has several student associations and groups that you can join, both to meet people doing different sports and cultural activities, concerts, and exhibitions. You will surely find one that includes your hobbies and interests!

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Grenoble

You will find various groups for Erasmus and international students on this platform, so you can choose the one you like best. Some of them are general, and you can also get in touch with students from other years who can give you advice, and other groups are organized by the academic year in which you are going to go. In these, you can meet other young people who are in Grenoble at the same time as you.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Grenoble

Among the student associations, the university and the Facebook groups, you will find WhatsApp groups or other messaging services to join. Take the opportunity to join them, so you will be in more direct contact with other young people.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Grenoble

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

• Public transport in this city is recognized as one of the best in France, so you will not have a problem if you choose accommodation with a good connection to the rest of the city and the surrounding area.

• You will be able to choose a room both in private shared flats and in apartments that are part of public residences (run by the Crous) or private ones.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Grenoble

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