What is the average rent for a student in Rennes?

A furnished private studio in Rennes costs between 400 € and 550 €/month (520 € to 620 € in the city centre). Furnished CROUS rooms are available from 380 € to 450 €/month. The average studio budget is approximately 460 € including charges. The estimated overall budget is 750 € – 1,050 €/month.

How do I get around Rennes with a student subscription?

The STAR (Service de Transport en commun de l'Agglomération Rennaise) network offers a KorriGo Jeunes student pass giving unlimited access to 2 metro lines and buses across the 43 communes of Rennes Métropole. The pass includes free STAR bike sharing (1 hour free per loan) and 5 BreizhGo journeys. Sales are only open from 19 July to 17 October.

Which prefecture is responsible for students in Rennes?

The Préfecture d'Ille-et-Vilaine is located at 3 avenue de la Préfecture, 35026 Rennes Cedex 9. Contact: 02 21 86 25 35 or ille-et-vilaine.gouv.fr. Online booking is mandatory for residence permit procedures.

How do I apply for APL in Rennes?

Apply online on caf.fr with the CAF d'Ille-et-Vilaine. Students in CROUS residences generally receive APL quickly. The Visale guarantee (visale.fr) is accepted by virtually all Rennes landlords. The housing budget can be significantly reduced with benefits.

Where can I find CROUS housing in Rennes?

CROUS Rennes Bretagne is located at 7 place Hoche, 35000 Rennes (crous-rennes.fr). It manages numerous residences mainly around the Villejean and Beaulieu campuses. Applications via DSE on trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr. The market is very tight in September: apply from the DSE opening in January.

What are the student districts in Rennes?

The main student districts are Villejean (medicine/pharmacy/Rennes 2 campus, CROUS residences, metro A, affordable rents), Beaulieu (science campus to the east, buses, CROUS residences), Centre-ville République/Sainte-Anne (lively, rue Saint-Michel, high rents), Pontchaillou (near the CHU, metro), and Le Blosne/Triangle (residential to the south, metro line B).

Student Guide — Rennes

Rennes has 70,000 students — estimated monthly budget 950 to 1,300 €/month with a studio at 380–630 €, 1h25 from Paris by TGV.

Dernière vérification : 1 mars 2026

Student Guide — Rennes

Rennes is Brittany's student capital with 70,000 students, known for its vibrant cultural scene and high quality of life. Located 1h25 from Paris by TGV and 1h from Nantes, it is one of France's most dynamic mid-sized cities.

Housing in Rennes: studio 380 to 630 €/month

Type of housing	Average monthly rent
CROUS residence room	380 € – 450 €
Private studio (city centre)	520 € – 630 €
Private studio (Villejean/Beaulieu)	380 € – 500 €
Shared room (colocation)	320 € – 440 €

Transport: STAR KorriGo Jeunes pass — sales only July–October

2 metro lines + bus network + STAR bike sharing. Student pass: available only 19 July – 17 October. Monthly equivalent: approximately 20 €/month.

Administrative Contacts

CROUS Rennes Bretagne: 7 place Hoche, 35000 Rennes | crous-rennes.fr
Préfecture d'Ille-et-Vilaine: 3 avenue de la Préfecture, 35026 Rennes Cedex 9 | ille-et-vilaine.gouv.fr
CAF d'Ille-et-Vilaine: caf.fr

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The STAR student pass (forfait étudiant) is only on sale from 19 July to 17 October — do not miss this window, there is no way to subscribe outside this period. Plan it before your arrival if possible.

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The Lices market (place des Lices, every Saturday morning) is one of France's largest markets — Breton fresh produce at competitive prices, ideal for reducing your food budget.

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Housing in Rennes: studio 380 to 630 €/month

Transport: STAR KorriGo Jeunes pass — sales only July–October

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