Finding Student Housing in Toulouse: CROUS and Alternatives

Toulouse is one of France’s largest student cities, with over 135,000 students and a university offering among the richest in Europe. Finding student housing in this dynamic metropolis can be a challenge, especially for students arriving from abroad or other French regions. This practical guide presents all the options — CROUS residences, private residences, flat-sharing, and studios — to help you find the right housing at a reasonable price.

CROUS: The Reference Solution for Grant-Receiving Students

The Centre Régional des Œuvres Universitaires et Scolaires (CROUS) manages public university residences in Toulouse. These subsidized accommodations are allocated primarily to grant-receiving students based on social criteria. CROUS residences offer equipped studios or rooms at very competitive rents (€200-450 per month depending on the residence). The Rangueil campus, La Cépière at Purpan, and the Mirail residences are the main CROUS sites in Toulouse.

• CROUS application: file to submit online at messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr before January 15.
• Price: €200-450/month all-inclusive.
• Facilities: Wi-Fi, kitchenette, private bathroom depending on the residence.
• University dining: CROUS university restaurants at reduced prices (€3-4 per meal).

For international students needing help assembling their CROUS application or obtaining social criteria grants, We Care Conciergerie offers specific support.

Private Student Residences: Comfort and Services

Facing strong student housing demand, many private operators have developed modern residences with included services. Groups like Nexity Studéa, Parc&Suites, Cardinal Campus, and student cooperatives offer furnished studios with Wi-Fi, gym, coworking spaces, and sometimes a cinema room. These residences are generally near campuses or well served by public transport.

• Nexity Studéa: several residences in Toulouse, studios from €550/month.
• Cardinal Campus: upscale residences, full amenities, city center and suburbs.
• Parc&Suites: fully equipped studios and T2 apartments, near Université Paul Sabatier.
• Association residences: middle-ground option, conviviality and moderate prices.

Flat-Sharing: The Most Popular Option Among Toulouse Students

Flat-sharing is the most common housing solution among Toulouse students. It divides costs, allows settling in larger and better-located apartments, and creates social bonds. The Arnaud-Bernard, Saint-Agne, Rangueil, and Saint-Aubin districts are particularly popular for student flat-shares. The platforms La Carte des Colocs, Leboncoin, and Facebook Groups Toulouse Colocations are the best resources.

• Average price of a room in a flat-share: €350-550/month all-inclusive.
• Popular districts: Rangueil, Arnaud-Bernard, Saint-Agne, Côte-Pavée.
• Platforms: La Carte des Colocs, Leboncoin, Facebook “Coloc Toulouse.”
• Required documents: ID, enrollment certificate, guarantor or Visale.

Housing Assistance and Administrative Procedures for Students

Students can benefit from APL (Personalized Housing Assistance) paid by the CAF (Family Allowances Fund) from the first month of renting. This assistance can represent €100 to €300 per month depending on income and rent. The Visale guarantee, offered by Action Logement, replaces a physical guarantor for students without family in France. We Care Conciergerie supports international students through all these administrative procedures. Contact us at welcome@wecare-conciergerie.com for personalized help.

Finding student housing in Toulouse requires preparation, especially for international arrivals who may not know the French rental system. Starting your search early — ideally three to four months before your move — is strongly advisable. We Care Conciergerie provides targeted support for international students: housing search assistance, administrative guidance, and settlement into your new life in Toulouse. Contact us at welcome@wecare-conciergerie.com.