Find Apartment Paris

The most popular website for apartment listings is www.pap.fr, but properties listed there are often rented as soon as they go live. Other good sites to watch include www.fusac.fr, www.craigslist.fr and www.leboincoin.fr. Word of mouth is often the best way to find a place that fits your requirements.

Is it hard to find an apartment in Paris?

Now, renting an apartment in France is tough if you are not in the ideal situation. The laws heavily favor tenants and the Paris rental market is quite saturated, therefore landlords are extremely picky about who they rent to.

Can foreigners rent apartments in Paris?

One of the things that may be required if you are renting in France as a foreigner is a guarantor. If a guarantor is required by your landlord, they will need to be a French citizen able to pay your rent in case you do not. For working expats, this can sometimes be your employer.

What is the average rent of an apartment in Paris?

	Average rent
Studio	1150€
Apartment with 1 Bedroom	1700€
Apartment with 2 Bedrooms	2850€
Apartment with 3 Bedrooms	4700€

Is rent in Paris cheap?

The average rental price is high in Paris, so you'll likely spend most of your salary on the rent.

How far in advance should I look for an apartment in Paris?

When should one start looking for an apartment in Paris? At least four weeks in advance - after all, you want to find something and have time to move and hand over the apartment. It is more advisable to start earlier rather than later.

What salary do you need to live in Paris?

In general, a good salary for a comfortable life in France is €3,200 for a single person or €5,600 for someone supporting a family of 3. Cities like Paris, Nice, and Lyon have higher living costs than the other French cities.

Is Paris a stressful city?

This is not surprising to see Paris listed as one of the most stress-inducing cities in France. This is news unlikely to surprise many people: Paris is listed as one of the most stressful cities in France.

Is it better to buy or rent in Paris?

With prices in Paris it is generally more practical to rent rather than buy, but buying is more common in rural areas. Property law in France generally favours the tenant, but it can be difficult to find suitable properties to rent in popular cities and neighbourhoods and this obviously has an impact on prices.

Can you live in Paris only speaking English?

If you've ever been to France you'll know that it is one of the friendliest, most open and welcoming countries in the world, especially for people who only speak English and not a word of the French language.

Can you just move to Paris?

Visa and Work Permits Please keep in mind that it is illegal to move to Paris on a short-term Schengen visa and then apply for a long-term visa after you have settled in the country. Expats looking to live and work in Paris will have to apply for a visa de long séjour (long-term visa).

Can I live in Paris for 6 months?

For any stay in France exceeding 90 days, you are required to apply in advance for a long-stay vis. In this instance your nationality does not exempt you from requirements. Whatever the duration of your planned stay, the duration of your long-stay visa must be between three months and one year.

Can I live in Paris for a month?

It's easy to move to Paris This is exactly how to live in Paris for a month: Visa situation: You can live in Paris for up to three months on a tourist visa without having to do any paperwork and 14 countries have a Working Holiday Visa agreement with France, usually if you are under 30.

Is it too expensive to live in Paris?

The cost of living in Paris is undeniably high, but the quality of life in this magical city more than makes up for it. Paris appeared in Mercer's Cost of Living Survey for 2022, ranking as the 35th most expensive city out of the 227 expat cities surveyed.

How much is an average meal in Paris?

Type	Average Price	Price Range
Meal for one at an inexpensive restaurant	€14.00	€10.00 - €15.00
Meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant (3 courses)	€50.00	€35.00 - €70.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or equivalent combo meal)	€8.00	€7.50 - €9.00
Cappuccino (regular)	€3.42	€2.00 - €4.50

What is the cheapest area in Paris?

Where to stay in Paris on a budget

• The 10th arrondissement. The 10th district is very much up and coming.
• The 18th arrondissement. ...
• Sacré-Cœur. ...
• The 20th arrondissement. ...
• Père Lachaise Cemetery.

Is Paris cheaper than London?

Food in London is on average 20% cheaper than in Paris. Clothing is on average 7% more expensive in London than in Paris. Transports in on average 79% more expensive in London than in Paris. Accommodation in London is on average 1% cheaper than in Paris.

Is living in Paris cheaper than London?

Housing. Overall, housing is statistically 12% more expensive in London than in Paris, according to expatistan.com. Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in an expensive area will cost you around €2,814, which is around €250 more than the monthly rent in Paris.

Is 2 months too early to look for apartment?

Renters should start looking for apartments one to two months before moving out. If you look too early, the same unit you found probably won't be available. You'd be doing more legwork than necessary. You should know what type of rental you want 60 days out.

What time of year is it cheapest to go Paris?

The best time to visit Paris is from April to June and from October to early November when the weather is pleasant and the tourist crowds are thin. However, the cheapest time to visit Paris is early December, January, and February as these are considered off-season due to the harsh winters Paris faces.