Student housing in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

This city, located very close to Paris, stands out for its quiet environment and its green spaces. It’s an important university centre in the Île-de-France region, where many young people choose to live to study at institutions such as the Paris-Saclay University and other institutions. Plus, you can reach the French capital in about half an hour by public transport!

Student apartments for rent in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

Are you looking for a student apartment? Apartments in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines vary between studio apartments or shared apartments. Rents can be high for those looking to live alone, so the option of sharing a flat is quite common, especially among international students, as it allows them to reduce expenses and socialise with other young people.

Most of the flats are furnished and ready to move into, with a bed, desk, wardrobe, and kitchen with basic appliances. In addition, many buildings offer additional common spaces such as laundry facilities, bicycle parking, study rooms or social areas, making daily life more comfortable.

In most cases the bills of services like water, electricity, heating, and internet are included in the monthly price, but it's best to check before booking.

Student rooms for rent in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

Do you want to rent a room for your stay in this French city? You should know that they’re usually single rooms, since shared rooms are not as common as in other areas of the country.

These rooms can be part of both private and residential apartments. They’re generally furnished with bed, desk, wardrobe, and shelves, and many include in their price the service expenses (although you have to check if they’re all included or if you have to add an extra at the end of each month).

Access to the kitchen may vary depending on the type of accommodation: in private apartments, a fully equipped kitchen is shared among those living there, while in residences there are usually communal kitchens. Bathrooms can be private or shared, also varying depending on the accommodation.

Student accommodation in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

We'll tell you which areas tend to have the most student accommodation in this French city:

Flats for rent in Montigny-le-Bretonneux

This area is the city centre, and has many shops, shopping centres, green spaces, and the largest number of restaurants in the area. It has a modern environment and an extensive public transport network which easily connects to the university campuses of Paris-Saclay University and with the centre of Paris. In addition, the accommodation offer is varied: from student residences to shared apartments, making it easy to find something to suit different budgets.

Apartments in Troux (Guyancourt)

Troux is a great option for students because of its quiet and residential environment. It's close to the city centre, so it has good access to shopping areas and other attractions. The apartments here tend to be modern, well-priced, and feature green areas and social spaces. It's also well connected by bus lines and bike paths to the train stations and campuses.

Rooms for rent in Trappes

This area is interesting especially for those who want to search for affordable rooms without being far from university life. Trappes offers a green environment with parks (such as the Port-Royal forest), and train and bus transport networks that connect to the surrounding area.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ)

This institution is part of the Paris-Saclay University. Its campus is located in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, so that area is ideal to live near. You can also consider Guyancourt, Trappes or even Saint-Cyr-l'École.

Student residences in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

Would you rather look for a student residence in this French city? There are two different types to consider:

The private student residences in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines offer fully equipped studio apartments with a kitchen, private bathroom, and workspace. Utilities (such as internet, water, electricity, heating, and maintenance) are normally included in the price. They also have common areas such as study rooms, laundry facilities, and bicycle storage. They’re located in quiet neighbourhoods with good connections to university campuses. Prices vary, but many allow you to apply for assistance, such as CAF or Visale.

On the other hand there are public residences, which are managed by the CROUS. They have more affordable, but also more basic, options. Studio apartments and rooms are usually furnished. They may also include a kitchenette, private or shared bathroom, internet access, laundry facilities, and access to common areas such as study rooms, TV lounges, and leisure areas. They’re managed by the CROUS of Versailles, so the application process is carried out through the Dossier Social Étudiant (Student Social File).

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