Get support
To find accommodation that suits your profile, your budget and the length of your stay in Strasbourg, visit the Strasbourg aime ses étudiants and LOJ'Toît websites.
Live in university halls of residence
The Regional Centre for University and Student Services (Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires – Crous) offers low-rent furnished rooms and flats available to students and PhD students. Priority is given to scholarship holders.
Learn more about the Crous residences
Apply for social housing
Students have access to social housing. This is low-rent housing that is cheaper than private accommodation.
Learn more about applying for social housing
Stay at the Maison universitaire internationale (MUI)
The Maison universitaire internationale (MUI) offers more than 100 accommodation units. Priority is given to international students.
Find more information and apply on the Amitel website
Stay in a hostel
Hostels offer rooms and studios to students and young workers. They are often run by charities or religious associations.
Stay in private halls of residence
To find accommodation in a private student residence, contact the residence directly and submit an application file (dossier). Application fees to reserve a room in a private residence are usually equal to around one month’s rent.
Find residences close to your place of study
Rent accommodation from a private landlord
Find accommodation on Studapart
The Studapart platform is a partner of the University of Strasbourg. It offers exclusive listings and multilingual support, ideal for international students and PhD students.
Find accommodation on Lokaviz
To rent private accommodation in total confidence, go to LokaviZ. Every listing on the platform is verified by Crous.
Find accommodation in exchange for services on ToitChezMoi
Find low-cost or free private accommodation in exchange for services on the ToitChezMoi platform.
Choose shared accommodation
Shared accommodation allows you to share a home and living costs with others. It is also a great way to meet people and build connections.
Search private listings
The main sites for private lisitings are SeLoger, Leboncoin and Bien'ici.
Find temporary accommodation
Book short-term accommodation at Crous
The Regional Centre for University and Student Services (Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires – Crous) in Strasbourg offers rooms to rent in its residences for less than 3 months. Students and staff in higher education and research can also find accommodation in other cities using the Bed&Crous service.
Stay in a youth hostel
Youth hostels are cheaper than ordinary hotels. There are three youth hostels in Strasbourg that offer dormitory beds and private rooms.
Find accommodation that suits your needs
Accommodation for international students
If you are arriving in Strasbourg from abroad, you can apply for accommodation through the Regional Centre for University and Student Services (Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires – Crous) when you enrol at the university.
For more information, contact the International Relations Office.
Accommodation for PhD students
Located on the Esplanade campus, the European Doctoral College (Collège doctoral européen – CDE) reserves 100 studio apartments for PhD students and researchers. Priority is given to PhD students in the International Doctoral Programme (IDP). For the best chance of securing a studio, complete the accommodation pre-booking form as soon as possible.
Contact the European Doctoral College
Accommodation during a research stay in Strasbourg
The Villa Arconati Visconti is reserved for professors, researchers and post-docs visiting Strasbourg. Accommodation is available for periods ranging from one week to three months.
Contact the Villa Arconati Visconti
Accessible accommodation for people with reduced mobility
The Regional Centre for University and Student Services (Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires – Crous) offers accommodation adapted for people with reduced mobility.
The European Doctoral College (Collège doctoral européen – CDE) also provides four adapted studios for PhD students with reduced mobility.
Half of the accommodation at the Maison universitaire internationale (MUI) is adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Find all information on disability support at the University of Strasbourg
Know your rights before you rent
Before renting accommodation, find out about your rights and any steps you need to take on etudiant.gouv.fr and service-public.fr.
Learn more about financial support available to help pay your rent and deposit
Be careful!
Online listings are not always reliable. Some may be fake, posted by people trying to steal money or personal data, and some landlords may be dishonest. Be sure to stay alert when searching for accommodation.
For more information on accommodation scams, visit the French government’s cybercrime assistance website.
Useful resources
For support
- Contact the team at the Maison universitaire internationale
- Strasbourg aime ses étudiants website
- Departmental housing information agency of the Bas-Rhin region (Agence Départementale d’Information sur le Logement du Bas-Rhin – ADIL67)
- Departmental housing information agency of the Haut-Rhin region (Agence Départementale d’Information sur le Logement du Haut-Rhin ADIL68)
- Legal advice service of the Departmental Council for Access to Law (Conseil départemental pour l’accès au droit – CDAD) of the Bas-Rhin region
- Legal advice service of the Departmental Council for Access to Law (CDAD) of the Haut-Rhin region
- Campus France