Finding a Place
to Stay

Moving to Strasbourg? Find your new home, step by step.

Finding a Place to Stay - EM Strasbourg

Important tips to find an housing

 

  1. The sooner, the better! A lot of students (French or foreigners) look for an accommodation in Strasbourg. The sooner you begin your research the better. That will help you to have better options and higher chances to find a relevant accommodation according to your needs.
  2. Search on different websites: in addition to Ems’s preferred rentals (see below) and resources, search on specialized websites about accommodation rentals. You can also join social media groups, and talk around you with your French or foreign friends. Other students may look for flat-share or may have some good tips to share with you.
  3. Be careful of scams: unfortunately, rental scams on the internet exist. An ad for a very cheap accommodation, or which sounds too good to be true, should raise a red flag. Same for people asking you for money really soon, without even giving you pictures or a real time video of the accommodation. Don’t trust them too fast. If you have any doubts, please ask a trustworthy person..

Search for Housing

 

Discover our preferred contacts 

When you contact them, please specify you would be EM's student, some discount may apply.

  • Safe House: They offer quality accommodations, for individuals or to share with housemates, according to the needs of our students. Proposal will be made within 72h after contacting them, depending on your finances and preferences. Furthermore, they are able to provide you a relevant certificate of accommodation for your visa request.
  • Logi Fac: offer accommodation in the Kellermann residence (Esplanade neighborhood). You can sign a lease agreement before having you visa, which could help for your visa request. Be careful, you visa will be mandatory at your first arrival in the accommodation.. 
  • Colivys: dedicated to flat-share accommodation.
  • PremiumEstate: The Studettes Vauban concept is like living in an apartment hotel, with the comfort of a new building in a sought-after area, quality materials and modern furniture. Studios and apartment (between 14m² and 40m² approx.) are currently available. Everything is included, so all you have to do is pack your bags.
  • Ensemble 2 générations: offering to house-share with an older person (application subject to conditions).
Important information!
Please note that although we are here to give you advice and information, finding accommodations is your responsibility.

 

Other accomodation ressources

Below is a list of helpful websites: 

Important information!
We cannot guarantee or verify the authenticity or credibility of private accommodation ads published on external websites.

 

Find a Guarantor

When applying to rent a place to live in France, a guarantor is often required. Your parents can act as guarantors.
If asking your parents is not an option, we recommend Visale, a free solution adapted to students.

 

What Is Visale? 

A Visale rental deposit is an option for students who are looking to rent furnished or unfurnished accommodations from a private or public landlord. Visale increases students' chances of finding housing quickly and provides landlords with a guarantee that rent will be paid.

Request a Visale rental deposit

 

What about Garantme? 

Garantme is similar to Visale but with it is a paid offer with additional services.


 

Buy Home Insurance

  • In France, it is mandatory to insure your home if you are a tenant (even at a university residence).
  • All tenants are liable for damage to property, including common areas of a building.
  • To purchase home insurance, students must open a French bank account.
  • Most home insurance policies also cover civil liability, which is also mandatory.
  • This insurance can be purchased at a French bank.
Learn more about home insurance

 

Assistance with access to housing
 

Personalised Housing Assistance

The APL (Aide Personnalisée au Logement) is financial assistance paid by the Caisse d'Allocations Familiales (CAF) to reduce the cost of rent or monthly mortgage payments. Its aim is to reduce the housing costs of people on modest incomes.

Find out more about eligibility criteria and the application procedure on the CAF website : CAF - Les aides personnelles au logement
 

Loca-pass Advance 

The Loca-pass advance is an interest-free, no-fee loan granted by Action Logement. It is used to finance the security deposit required by the landlord when you move in.

Take an eligibility test and apply online : Aide LOCA-PASS® 
 

For Co-op student

Check on https://www.actionlogement.fr to find particular assistances as apprentice.

Useful Tips

  • Do not share your banking and personal details. 
  • Do not make advance payments before arriving in Strasbourg, unless you are absolutely sure of the identity of the owner or estate agent. 
  • If you cannot find accommodation before arriving in Strasbourg, please book a room in a hotel or youth hostel for the first few nights, and contact us quickly.
    • The Strasbourg' Student Association (AFGES) has emergency housing solution for the beginning of the academic year. You need to fulfill this form for the association to get in touch with you. 

    • You can also look at the Strasbourg's camping is located half an hour from EM Strasbourg, with a direct bus service.

    • The CROUS institution offers short-stay housings : short-stay accommodation (FR).

    • Youth hotstels offer cheaper rooms, which can help you for the first days of your arrival.

Strasbourg is one of the top 5 student cities in France and is home to no fewer than 60,000 students. Because of the very high demand at the start of the new academic year, we always advise our students to start looking for accommodation as early as possible.

 

 

Your accommodation contact at EM Strasbourg is the Service Action Sociale : action-sociale@em-strasbourg.eu