Student Housing in Saint-Denis

One of the advantages of choosing Saint-Denis to live your Erasmus experience is that you will also be able to enjoy everything that Paris has to offer, by being able to connect both cities in approximately 20 minutes by public transport. For this reason, if you are wondering what student life is like in Saint-Denis, we tell you that it is usually very lively, especially since you will also be able to access all the leisure offers of the great French capital.

If you are looking for student accommodation in Saint-Denis, keep reading! In this article, we will describe everything you have to take into account when looking for a flat, room or residence so that you can find the ideal one for you easily.

Student apartments for rent in Saint-Denis

Are you looking for a cheap apartment for rent for students in Saint-Denis? This is a complicated task since the prices of the apartments in this French commune are usually quite high. However, if you search on our comparison site you will find the right one for you quickly.

You will find both studio flats and apartments with more rooms to share. They are usually furnished and have the basic appliances to move into. In addition, many of the apartments offered have access to a garden, green space and/or balcony.

The cost of a studio flat starts at € 970 onwards and an apartment with more rooms to share starts at € 1900 per month.

Student room for rent in Saint-Denis

Renting a room in a shared apartment is often the preferred alternative for international students. For this reason, we recommend that you start your search well in advance, to find the one that best suits your preferences. Most rooms are furnished, but some may not include, for example, bedding. Pay attention to all these details when you search.

The cost of a student room in Saint-Denis usually starts at € 460 and the average price is around € 600 per month. Of course, depending on the characteristics, the cost can exceed € 1000, especially if it has a private bathroom per room.

Student accommodation in Saint-Denis

When looking for accommodation it can be a bit overwhelming not knowing the best areas of ​​Saint-Denis to live in as a student. To make it easier, we will tell you which are some of the preferred areas by students that you can consider:

Apartments for rent in the centre of Saint-Denis

From this neighbourhood, you will be able to easily access everywhere: from the universities to entertainment venues such as restaurants, bars, parks, markets and cultural sites. In addition, next to the centre is the train station from which you will be able to reach Paris in just under half an hour.

Apartments in La Plaine - Stade de France

This area is located south of the centre of Saint-Denis and features the famous stadium. For this reason, it is also a tourist area. It is located next to the Stade de France - Saint-Denis train station, from which you will also be able to reach the French capital in a short time.

Rooms for rent in Le Barrage

This neighbourhood, located north of Saint-Denis, is where the University of Paris VIII is located, making it a favourite among students. From Le Barrage you will be able to reach the centre of Saint-Denis in around 15 minutes on foot.

Erasmus accommodation near the universities of Saint-Denis

There are several institutions with campuses or buildings in this French commune:

The University of Vincennes in Saint-Denis 

Also called the University of Paris VIII, it is part of the “Université Paris Lumières ”. 

It has a very good connection with the rest of the city as it is next to the Saint-Denis-Université metro stop, to the north of Saint-Denis. It has several faculties, among which are Law, Economics and Management, Educational Sciences and Mathematics.

Sorbonne University Paris Nord 

This institution is one of the 13 independent institutions that were established after the separation of the University of Paris in 1968. It has five different campuses, all north of Paris, and one of them is Saint-Denis. This is home to the University Institute of Technology (IUT) and is located next to the city centre.

University residence in Saint-Denis

As in the rest of France, the university residences available in Saint-Denis are managed by the CROUS. Therefore, if you want to apply for a place in a residence hall, you have to fill out the form they propose.

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