Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Pau

This French city is located in the Pyrenees area, in south-western France, and is the capital of the Pyrenees-Atlantiques in the New Aquitaine region. Thanks to this, in Pau you will be able to enjoy many nearby natural sites, including the mountains. Most of the students who move to Pau to live their Erasmus experience take the opportunity to do mountain sports, both during winter and summer.

Are you looking for student accommodation in Pau? Keep reading! In this article, we will tell you about different aspects that you have to consider when looking for student accommodation in this French city, from the most convenient locations to the types of accommodation you will find. We also put at your disposal the Erasmus Play housing platform, where you will be able to see all the images, characteristics, locations and prices of the verified accommodations available in Pau.

Student apartments for rent in Pau

This option is one of the most preferred by international students who move to live in Pau. The price depends on different factors, such as the characteristics of each apartment and its location, as well as whether it is a studio apartment or if it has more rooms. However, most of the apartments are fully furnished and have basic appliances, such as a washing machine, refrigerator, microwave and oven.

As a reference, the price of a studio apartment starts at € 470 per month onwards and that of an apartment to share with two rooms usually starts at € 1,750 per month. Normally the more expensive apartments are because they have details that differentiate them, such as a terrace, access to a garden or several common areas. You will be able to see all these features easily from our search engine!

Student room for rent in Pau

Surely you are wondering, where to find a cheap room for students in Pau? From Erasmus Play we make this simple: access the search engine, where you will see the offer of verified rooms from different online platforms. In addition, you will be able to filter by your preferred characteristics and determine a maximum budget, as well as arrival and departure dates. Remember that, if you are going to go in winter, it is important that you have heating to be able to spend the cold season well.

The price of a room in an apartment or a shared house in the city of Pau usually goes from € 250 onwards and can go up to € 500 per month. The average cost of this type of accommodation is approximately € 370-400 per month.

Student accommodation in Pau

Although Pau is a small city, there are different areas that you can choose to live as a student. We inform you of some of the most chosen areas by young people:

Apartments for rent in the centre of Pau

The central neighbourhood of the French city has the most frequented places of interest by international young people. You will find museums, parks, shopping centres and shops, as well as beautiful restaurants, bars and cafes. From the centre, you will have a good connection with the University of Pau.

Apartments in Dufau-Tourasse-Saragosse

This area is located to the north of the city centre and the east of the main campus of the University, with easy access to both sites. Here you will find several cafes, restaurants, bars, shops and some green areas and gyms to enjoy.

Room for rent in the University quarter

The University quarter is located next to the centre of Pau, on the other side of the ring that surrounds it. In it, there is a great variety of restaurants and leisure places for young people, thanks to its proximity to the main campus of the institution.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of Pau Et Des Pays De L'adour (UPPA)

This institution has five different campuses, one of them located in the city of Pau, at the foot of the Pyrenees. The following departments are located on this campus: Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), International and European Studies, and Science and Technology for Energy and the Environment. The University campus is located to the north of the centre of Pau and you will be able to reach it in about 20 minutes by public transport or 10 minutes by bicycle, approximately.

University residence in Pau

Although it is a small city, there are several residences where you can apply for a place. Most of them are within the campus of the university but are managed by the body called CROUS. Each of the residences has different characteristics, so you have to take a good look at which ones are important to you to be able to request a place where it is convenient. Keep in mind that some students from previous years claim that the spaces are very small.

Frequently asked questions about studying in Pau

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