What is the average rent for a student in Nantes?

A furnished private studio in Nantes costs between 400 € and 550 €/month, with an average rent of approximately 429 € including charges. CROUS rooms are available from 250 € to 400 €/month. Allow approximately 130 € in additional charges (electricity, water, internet). The estimated overall budget is 800 € – 1,100 €/month.

How do I get around Nantes with a student subscription?

The TAN (Transports de l'Agglomération Nantaise) network offers an annual pass at 224 € (i.e. 22.40 €/month over 10 months) or 32.80 €/month monthly for under 26s. The pass covers tramway, Busway, bus, Chronobus, and Navibus Loire. The Bicloo bike-sharing service (600 km of cycle lanes) completes the offering.

Which prefecture is responsible for students in Nantes?

The Préfecture de Loire-Atlantique is located at 6 quai Ceineray, 44035 Nantes Cedex 1. Open Monday to Friday 8h30–16h15. Contact: 02 40 41 20 20, prefecture@loire-atlantique.gouv.fr or loire-atlantique.gouv.fr. Online booking is mandatory for residence permits.

How do I apply for APL in Nantes?

Apply online on caf.fr with the CAF de Loire-Atlantique (22 rue de Malville, 44937 Nantes, tel. 32 30). Average processing time: 1–2 months. The Visale guarantee (visale.fr) is available free of charge for students without a French guarantor.

Where can I find CROUS housing in Nantes?

CROUS Nantes Pays de la Loire is located at 2 boulevard Guy Mollet, 44300 Nantes (crous-nantes.fr). It manages approximately 20 residences in the metropolis. Applications via DSE on trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr.

What are the student districts in Nantes?

The main student districts are Hauts-Pavés/Saint-Félix (near the centre, good value for money), Île de Nantes (modern, evolving, Busway), Chantenay (affordable, 10–15 min from the centre by tram), Erdre/Petit Port-Facultés (UNantes campus, CROUS residences), and Bouffay/Graslin (lively city centre, higher rents).

Student Guide — Nantes

Nantes has 65,000 students — estimated monthly budget 1,000 to 1,350 €/month with a studio at 420–680 €, regularly ranked among students' favourite cities.

Dernière vérification : 1 mars 2026

Student Guide — Nantes

Nantes is regularly ranked among French students' favourite cities. With 65,000 students, it combines a dynamic cultural scene, excellent universities, and a very high quality of life at a reasonable cost.

Housing in Nantes: studio 420 to 680 €/month

Type of housing	Average monthly rent
CROUS residence room	250 € – 400 €
Private studio (general)	400 € – 550 €
Shared room (colocation)	320 € – 480 €

Transport: TAN annual pass 224 €/year (22.40 €/month)

Tramway + Busway + bus + Navibus Loire. Annual pass: 224 €/year (22.40 €/month). Monthly: 32.80 €/month.

Administrative Contacts

CROUS Nantes Pays de la Loire: 2 bd Guy Mollet, 44300 Nantes | crous-nantes.fr
Préfecture de Loire-Atlantique: 6 quai Ceineray, 44035 Nantes Cedex 1 | loire-atlantique.gouv.fr
CAF de Loire-Atlantique: 22 rue de Malville, 44937 Nantes | caf.fr

Official Sources

Conseil expert

The annual TAN pass (224 €/year i.e. 22.40 €/month over 10 months) is significantly more advantageous than the monthly pass (32.80 €/month) — subscribe from the start of term for unlimited tramway, Busway, and Navibus travel.

Conseil expert

The CROUS opens housing applications via the DSE from January — apply from opening day to maximise your chances, the Nantes housing market is very tight in September.

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Student Guide — Nantes

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Housing in Nantes: studio 420 to 680 €/month

Transport: TAN annual pass 224 €/year (22.40 €/month)

Administrative Contacts

Official Sources

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