What is the average rent for a student in Lille?

A private studio in Lille costs between 520 € and 650 € in Vieux-Lille/centre, or 400 € to 520 € in Villeneuve d'Ascq/campus. CROUS residence rooms are available from 200 € to 350 €/month. The average rent for a furnished studio is approximately 520 €/month in 2025, with an estimated overall monthly budget of 900 € – 1,150 €.

How do I get around Lille with a student subscription?

The Ilévia network offers youth (4–25 years old) subscriptions calculated on the income quotient (quotient familial), from 4 €/month to 32.45 €/month depending on income. The subscription covers 2 automatic metro lines, 2 tramway lines, and the bus network. From August 2025, V'Lille (200 bicycle stations) is included at no extra cost in all long-term subscriptions.

Which prefecture is responsible for students in Lille?

The Préfecture du Nord is located at 12–14 rue Jean sans Peur, 59039 Lille Cedex. Open Monday to Thursday 8h30–11h30 and 13h30–16h00, and Friday 8h30–11h30 and 13h30–15h30. Contact: 03 20 30 59 59 or nord.gouv.fr.

How do I apply for APL in Lille?

The APL application is made online on caf.fr with the CAF du Nord (82 rue Brûle-Maison, 59000 Lille, tel. 32 30). The benefit can represent 100 € to 200 € of the monthly rent. Students with low income can also benefit from the Ilévia rate of 4 €/month thanks to the income quotient.

Where can I find CROUS housing in Lille?

CROUS Lille-Nord-Pas-de-Calais is headquartered at 74 rue de Cambrai, 59000 Lille with an annex in Villeneuve d'Ascq (tel. 03 20 88 66 00, crous-lille.fr). Applications via DSE on trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr. CROUS residences are on the Cité Scientifique, Moulins, Pont-de-Bois, and city-centre campuses.

What are the student districts in Lille?

The main student districts are Vieux-Lille (historic, nightlife, high rents), Wazemmes (cosmopolitan, large market, reasonable rents, metro 1), Moulins/Porte de Valenciennes (low rents, metro 1), Villeneuve d'Ascq Cité Scientifique (ULille campus, CROUS residences, metro 1), and Ronchin/Faches-Thumesnil (neighbouring communes, low rents).

Student Guide — Lille

Lille has 110,000 students — estimated monthly budget 900 to 1,250 €/month with a studio at 370–600 €, 35 minutes from Brussels by train.

Dernière vérification : 1 mars 2026

Student Guide — Lille

Lille is France's 4th-largest student city with 110,000 students, strategically located 35 minutes from Brussels, 50 minutes from London by Eurostar, and 1 hour from Paris by TGV. A vibrant, multicultural city with an exceptional quality of life.

Housing in Lille: studio 370 to 600 €/month

Type of housing	Average monthly rent
CROUS residence room	200 € – 350 €
Private studio (Vieux-Lille/centre)	520 € – 650 €
Private studio (Villeneuve d'Ascq)	400 € – 520 €
Shared room (colocation)	350 € – 450 €

Transport: Ilévia, income-based pricing from 4 €/month

2 automatic metro lines + 2 tramways + bus network. Student annual pass: 4–32 €/month depending on income quotient. V'Lille bike sharing included in long-term subscriptions since August 2025.

Administrative Contacts

CROUS Lille-Nord-Pas-de-Calais: 74 rue de Cambrai, 59000 Lille | crous-lille.fr
Préfecture du Nord: 12–14 rue Jean sans Peur, 59039 Lille Cedex | nord.gouv.fr
CAF du Nord: 82 rue Brûle-Maison, 59000 Lille | caf.fr

Official Sources

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The Ilévia subscription is calculated on the income quotient (quotient familial) — students with low income can travel for as little as 4 €/month, the lowest rate of any major French city. Bring your tax notice (avis d'imposition) when registering.

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Villeneuve d'Ascq offers rents 20–30% lower than central Lille with direct metro line 1 access (Cité Scientifique stop) — ideal for science and technology students at the Université de Lille.

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Student Guide — Lille

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Housing in Lille: studio 370 to 600 €/month

Transport: Ilévia, income-based pricing from 4 €/month

Administrative Contacts

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