What is the average rent for a student in Montpellier?

A furnished private studio in Montpellier costs between 450 € and 600 €/month, with an average rent of approximately 470 €. CROUS rooms are available from 250 € to 400 €/month (T1 of 19–24 m² between 318 € and 410 €). The estimated overall monthly budget is 800 € – 1,100 €.

How do I get around Montpellier with a student subscription?

The TaM (Transports de l'Agglomération de Montpellier) network offers an annual student pass at 196 € (approximately 16 €/month via annual), giving unlimited access to all 5 tramway lines and 41 bus lines. Subscribe on tam-voyages.com. The Vélomagg bike-sharing service completes the offering.

Which prefecture is responsible for students in Montpellier?

The Préfecture de l'Hérault is located at 34 place des Martyrs de la Résistance, 34062 Montpellier Cedex 02. Open Monday to Friday 8h30–16h30. Contact: 04 67 61 61 61 or herault.gouv.fr. An online appointment is mandatory for residence permits.

How do I apply for APL in Montpellier?

Apply online on caf.fr with the CAF de l'Hérault (appointments only on Thursdays, email: caffr34-doc@caf34.caf.fr). Allow 1–2 months processing time. The Visale guarantee (visale.fr) is recommended if you do not have a French guarantor.

Where can I find CROUS housing in Montpellier?

CROUS Montpellier-Occitanie is located at 2 rue Monteil, 34093 Montpellier (tel. 04 67 41 50 00, crous-montpellier.fr). Reception Monday to Friday 13h–16h. Applications via DSE on trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr. CROUS residences are concentrated around the Hôpitaux-Facultés campus.

What are the student districts in Montpellier?

The main student districts are l'Écusson (historic medieval centre, lively), Antigone (neoclassical, well-served, trams 1 and 3), Hôpitaux-Facultés (around the UM campus, CROUS residences, tram 1), Port Marianne (modern, by the Lez river), and Boutonnet/Beaux-Arts (quiet, residential, near Paul-Valéry arts faculty).

Student Guide — Montpellier

Montpellier has 75,000 students — estimated monthly budget 950 to 1,300 €/month with a studio at 400–650 €, 30 minutes from Mediterranean beaches.

Dernière vérification : 1 mars 2026

Student Guide — Montpellier

Montpellier is one of France's youngest and most dynamic student cities, with 75,000 students at one of Europe's oldest universities (founded 1289). Just 30 minutes from Mediterranean beaches, it combines an excellent academic reputation with a high quality of life and affordable rents.

Housing in Montpellier: studio 400 to 650 €/month

Type of housing	Average monthly rent
CROUS residence room	250 € – 410 €
Private studio (centre/Écusson)	500 € – 650 €
Private studio (Hôpitaux-Facultés)	400 € – 530 €
Shared room (colocation)	320 € – 450 €

Transport: TaM annual student pass 196 €/year (16 €/month)

5 tramway lines + 41 bus lines. Annual student pass: 196 €/year (~16 €/month). Subscribe on tam-voyages.com.

Administrative Contacts

CROUS Montpellier-Occitanie: 2 rue Monteil, 34093 Montpellier | crous-montpellier.fr
Préfecture de l'Hérault: 34 place des Martyrs de la Résistance, 34062 Montpellier Cedex 02 | herault.gouv.fr
CAF de l'Hérault: caf.fr

Official Sources

Conseil expert

The annual TaM student pass at 196 €/year (approximately 16 €/month) is much cheaper than the monthly pass — subscribe on tam-voyages.com from the start of term for unlimited access to all 5 tramway lines and 41 bus lines.

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The CAF de l'Hérault only accepts visitors by appointment on Thursdays — submit your APL application online on caf.fr as soon as you sign the lease, without waiting for a physical appointment, to avoid missing monthly payments.

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Housing in Montpellier: studio 400 to 650 €/month

Transport: TaM annual student pass 196 €/year (16 €/month)

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