Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Nice

Nice is the capital of the French Riviera. This coastal city has many details that attract the attention of international students. In this city there is usually good weather throughout the year, it has beaches, its centre and the promenade are beautiful and it is close to other interesting cities to visit, such as Cannes, Saint Tropez, Monaco and Aix-en-Provence.

In Nice, you will also be able to enjoy a good environment for students, dynamic and fun, since many events and parties are usually organized throughout the year. Likewise, young people meet regularly on the beach to spend their leisure time between the sea and the sand.

Knowing that Nice is so close to expensive cities like Cannes and Saint Tropez, you are surely wondering, How much does it cost to live in Nice for students? Well, you should know that it is not usually very cheap, since it is the second most expensive city in France after Paris. However, you will surely have a great time and you won’t regret going! In this article, we are going to advise you on the top recommendations to find accommodation at a good price.

Student apartments for rent in Nice

As one of the most expensive cities in France, the monthly cost of a flat is expected to be high. However, in the Erasmus Play search engine, you will surely find one that has everything you are searching for such as: an affordable price, a good location and your preferred characteristics. You just have to enter the comparison site and choose between the verified housing available, you will surely find your ideal accommodation!

A studio apartment starts at € 450 and can go up to € 1500. On the other hand, an apartment with more rooms to share with other students has a price ranging from € 600 in a neighbourhood far from the centre, or € 1150 for one in a more central neighbourhood.

Student room for rent in Nice

The rooms offered in this city on the Côte d'Azur are usually private, but with a shared bathroom, kitchen and living room. You should pay attention to both the characteristics of your room (for example, if it includes a closet, desk and bedding), as well as those of the apartment itself. These can have details such as a shared lounge, television, balcony and/or equipped kitchen. In addition, most usually have basic appliances, such as a refrigerator, oven, washing machine, and microwave.

The monthly cost of a room goes from € 400 onwards, with an average of € 650 per month.

Student accommodation in Nice

Normally, students look for accommodation that has a good location, meaning that it is close to the university and the most popular places of leisure. We advise you on the most chosen neighbourhoods by international young people who move to Nice:

Apartments for rent in Vieux Nice 

This is the old part of the city, “Vieja Niza” in Spanish. It has cobbled streets and old buildings with traditional shops. If you choose this neighbourhood to live in, you will also be close to two beaches in the city. Of course, keep in mind that the cost of rent here is usually high.

Apartments in Carabacel 

Carabacel is located north of the old town of Nice. This neighbourhood has several places of interest such as museums and is just a few minutes walk from the beach. In this area, the price of a studio apartment goes from € 590 onwards.

Rooms for rent in the Jean Médecin neighbourhood 

This Nice neighbourhood has a lot of history and several modern brand stores. In addition, here you will find many places to enjoy the nightlife, such as terrace bars in different buildings. The cost of a room in the Jean Médicin neighbourhood ranges from € 550 onwards, with an average of € 650 per month.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of Nice 

In French, this institution is known by the name “Université Nice Sophia Antipolis” or UNSA. The campus is located to the west of the city. If you want to find accommodation near the University of Nice, we recommend that you consider neighbourhoods like Gambetta, Les Baumettes and Thiers, for example.

University residence in Nice

The public residences in this city are managed by an organization called CROUS and most of them are located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of the city. On the other hand, there are also private residences in different parts of Nice, although the price of these is usually more expensive.

Indeed, the cost of public residences is usually cheaper than a room in a shared flat, they tend to be between € 200 and € 300 per month, but pay attention to the characteristics of the residence because many do not include, a kitchen or spaces to store food, refrigerator or other important appliances.

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