Student Housing in Villeurbanne

You must be wondering about how the student environment in Villeurbanne is. It is very lively and dynamic, as you can take advantage of the various museums, theatres, discos, restaurants, bars, sports and events in both Villeurbanne and Lyon.

Here you will get to know everything you need when looking for student accommodation in Villeurbanne. From the different types of accommodation that you can consider to the prices, locations and characteristics they have.

Student apartments for rent in Villeurbanne

When looking for a student apartment in Villeurbanne you have two options: rent a studio just for yourself or one with more rooms to share with other flatmates. The second option is usually the most chosen since the divided monthly cost is usually lower and living with other students makes the experience more fun.

Most of the apartments offered in the Erasmus Play search engine are furnished and have the basic appliances to move into, such as an oven, refrigerator and washing machine. Of course, pay attention because some flats have access to special facilities of the building, such as a swimming pool or a community garden.

The cost of a studio flat goes from € 570 onwards, that of an apartment to share starts at € 680 for a two-bedroom apartment and a three-bedroom apartment has an average cost of € 1600.

Student room for rent in Villeurbanne

Surely you are wondering, how much does a room cost in a shared apartment for students in Villeurbanne? This depends on several factors, such as the size of the room, the size of the apartment, the location and the characteristics that it has. In general, the minimum cost is around € 350 per month and the maximum € 600.

One feature that you have to pay special attention to is that some of the apartments are only for people of the same sex, especially in the case of women. For this reason, we also recommend that you take into account the description and requirements of the apartment and the room itself.

Student accommodation in Villeurbanne

Villeurbanne has many different neighbourhoods in which you can live, despite being a relatively small city. For you to find the most convenient place to live in, we advise you on some of the best neighbourhoods in which to look for student accommodations in Villeurbanne:

Apartments for rent in Les Charpennes

The area of ​​Les Charpennes is divided into two, Charpennes - Tonkin and Charpennes - Charmettes. They are located to the west of the city, very close to the University campus. In addition, they are also close to the famous Parc de la Tête d'Or and the Lyon - Part - Dieu train station.

Apartments in Buers and Croix-Luizet

These two neighbourhoods are perfect for students, as they are just a few minutes walk from the University. The area is very lively, with a variety of shops and restaurants. In addition, it has a good public transport connection with the rest of the city and with Lyon.

Rooms for rent in Cusset

The Cusset neighbourhood is a bit further from the university than the two mentioned above (about 20 minutes by bike or public transport), but this also has its advantages. It has one of the metro stops that lead directly to Lyon, several parks and squares, and many nearby restaurants and bars.

Erasmus accommodation near the Claude Bernard Lyon I University (UCBL)

The campus of this institution located in Villeurbanne is called Campus de la Doua. It is an important campus of the university since it has the administration and most of the science faculties of the University. Some of them are the Faculty of Science and Technology, the Polytechnic of Lyon and the Technological University Institute.

It is located north of Villeurbanne so if you want to find accommodation nearby you can consider the neighbourhoods of Charpennes Tonkin, Croix-Luizet, Les Poulettes, Charpennes - Charmettes and Buers.

University residence in Villeurbanne

As a university city, next to nearby Lyon, in Villeurbanne, there are many student residences where you can apply for a place. Each one has different characteristics and types of accommodation, so you have to compare between them to be able to choose the best one for you. For example, some may include common areas for study and work, a garden and/or dining room.

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