Student Guide — Grenoble
Grenoble is one of France's most innovative student cities, home to 55,000 students across the Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), Grenoble INP, and major research centres (CEA, CNRS, ESRF). Set at the foot of three mountain ranges, it offers exceptional access to skiing, hiking, and outdoor activities alongside a highly affordable cost of living.
Housing in Grenoble: studio 380 to 600 €/month, CROUS from 200 €
| Type of housing | Average monthly rent |
|---|---|
| CROUS residence room | 200 € – 380 € |
| Private studio (Saint-Martin-d'Hères) | 380 € – 480 € |
| Private studio (city centre) | 450 € – 600 € |
| Shared room (colocation) | 300 € – 420 € |
Estimated monthly budget in Grenoble
| Item | Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (private studio) | 380 € | 434 € | 600 € |
| Housing (CROUS) | 200 € | 280 € | 380 € |
| Food | 150 € | 200 € | 270 € |
| Transport | 13 € | 15 € | 20 € |
| Miscellaneous | 50 € | 80 € | 150 € |
| Total (private sector) | 793 € | 929 € | 1,240 € |
Transport: M réso pass 150 €/year, cheapest in France
5 tramway lines + bus network. Annual student pass: 150 €/year (12.50 €/month). Grenoble is also France's most cycle-friendly city outside Paris, with 450 km of cycle lanes and Métrovélo long-term bike rental (from 20 €/month).
Administrative Contacts
- CROUS Grenoble Alpes/MUSE: 80 allée Ampère, 38400 Saint-Martin-d'Hères | crous-grenoble.fr
- Préfecture de l'Isère: 12 place de Verdun, 38000 Grenoble | isere.gouv.fr
- CPAM de l'Isère: ameli.fr
- CAF de l'Isère: caf.fr