Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Reims

The cost of living in this French city is not usually as high as in other cities like Paris or Lyon, so if you choose to live in a shared flat, you will be able to save even more on the monthly room rent. In this way, your student budget will be enough to enjoy more activities in Reims and the surrounding areas of northern France.

If you think that living with roommates is not your thing, keep in mind that they will probably be from different parts of the world and that you can learn from their cultures and lifestyles, which will help you grow a lot personally.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Reims

Here are some of the highlights of living in shared flats in this French city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Reims

• Some spare rooms with higher prices include features that distinguish them from the others, such as having a private bathroom, a balcony, or even beautiful views of the city.

• Take advantage of the savings on the monthly rent to enjoy more trips around Reims, France and in Belgium and Luxembourg.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Reims

• In some cases, the number of utility bills is not included in the rental cost, so they will have to pay for it at the end of each month.

• Sometimes it is difficult to make roommates comply with the cleaning and tidying schedule.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Reims

There are some apps for Erasmus+ that you will be able to take advantage of during your exchange to Reims, both before, during and after it. In these apps, you will access a variety of information regarding mobility, such as necessary procedures, available services, discounts, experiences, and tips from students from previous years. One of these tips is that you take the opportunity to taste the local gastronomy to the fullest, including the biscuit glacé à la champenoise, the crêpes and the ratatouille.

How to meet people in Reims

Surely, if you share a flat, your roommates will be some of the closest friends you have during your exchange. In addition, we recommend the following options for you to meet people in the French city:

Student associations in Reims

There are several associations that you can join as a student, such as ESN Reims. In this association, you will be able to meet other young people by participating with them in the activities and events that are planned during the year. Some of these activities can be cultural tours of the city, game nights, theme parties (such as Mardi Gras), sports evenings (such as ice skating), and, of course, visits to champagne cellars. 

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Reims

On this platform, you will find distinguished groups according to the academic year, so you can choose the one that corresponds to your stay in Reims and meet students in the same situation as you. You should also join the ESN Reims group, where you can view the calendar of events you can join.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Reims

Surely you will have the possibility of joining WhatsApp or Telegram groups, and we recommend that you take advantage of them. In these groups you will be able to meet other students and be in more direct contact with them, being able to plan meetings and activities with each other more easily.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Reims

We give you some tips for living in shared flats in this French city:

• Opportunity to meet your flatmates and learn about their cultures. If any of them are French, you will surely have the possibility to delve deeper into the local life and the language, use this exchange to improve your French!

• You can rent both rooms in private shared flats and public residences (run by the Crous) or private ones. Take a good look at the conditions of each type of accommodation to choose the ideal one for you.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Reims

How much does a shared flat cost in Reims?
The minimum price of a spare room in a shared flat in this French city is around €300 per month, although the approximate average is €440 per month.
How to find roommates in Reims?
We recommend that you do the search in Erasmus Play, the online community, where you will also be able to see the complete spare rooms available and verified flats in Reims.
How to meet people in Reims?
One of the best decisions you can make is to join ESN Reims, the association where you will not only be able to meet people, but also receive support and access discounts. You can also join Facebook and WhatsApp groups with other young people.
How to choose ideal roommates in Reims?
One of the most important things is that you know what the lifestyle of those who are going to be your roommates is. You can ask: Do they party a lot or are they quieter? Do they listen to very loud music or until late at night? Do they invite friends to the flat regularly? You have to think about what aspects are significant to you.
What are the best apps to find roommates in Reims?
Erasmus Play is one of the best apps/websites that you can use to search for both roommates and accommodation.