How to find a flatshare in Nice?

Flatshare is a type of collective housing, often adopted by students. However, there are more and more shared flats with families, elderly people or even working people.

 

The principle of flatshare is to share your accommodation with other people, to divide the costs and responsibilities. Collocations are often organized on the basis of common interests or other specific criteria (field of study, female/male, age, passion, etc.). It is a good option for someone who is looking to limit their budget without limiting their comfort, and who likes to live in a community.

In Nice, flatshare is a democratized way of life. 

 

The flatshare market in Nice

 

 

Shared accommodation is a democratized type of housing in France, even if it is more easily found in student cities. If other types of shared accommodation are beginning to arise (seniors, families, etc.), in the majority of cases, this is a form of accommodation popular with students. It is hard to find shared housing offers in Nice. 

 

 

Nice, the trendy City of Angels

 

Nice, also called The City of Angels or Nissa la Bella, in reference to Los Angeles and the anthem "A la mieu bella Nissa" (To my beautiful Nice) in the Nice language, is a coastal city in the South of France.

 Capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department, located on the French Riviera, Nice is a city that has always attracted and fascinated artists.

With more than 340,000 inhabitants, Nissa la Bella, listed as a World Heritage Site, attracts because of its cultural offer, but also economic: it offers fertile ground for entrepreneurship; as well as tourism, especially with its famous Promenade des Anglais, which attracts visitors from all over the world. 

Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea on the most famous and popular of the French coasts, it is the perfect destination for those seeking the gentleness of the South of France with the prestige of the most beautiful capitals. Sunny most of the year, Nice is also a resort town for many French people and foreigners. Very touristy in summer. The City of Angels will certainly appeal to lovers of the seaside, nature, art, parties and beautiful things. Housing is very popular and rents are rather high compared to the national average.

 

 

We find few flatshare ads in Nice, it is a democratized form of accommodation 

 

 

You will hardly find a room in a shared apartment Nice. In fact, there we find few} ads of this type. People sharing accommodation in Nice put about almost 2 months for housing. 

 

On Studapart, you will find more than 700 offers of shared accommodation.

 

Looking for a flatshare in Nice? Studapart helps you find your ideal accommodation!

 

 

Choosing to share a flat is a good idea for a student or a young worker who wants to control his budget. It is also a good option for an elderly person who does not wish to live alone or families who prefer to share their expenses.

 

In Nice, the percentage of accommodation where it is possible to make a roommate amounts to 10%.

 

What is the average surface area for a roommate in Nice ? 

 

 

In Nice, most shared accommodations are T3. A T3 apartment is a dwelling that contains three rooms, generally a living room and two bedrooms. This is the ideal type of accommodation for students considering shared accommodation. On average, it takes an area of ​​about 65sq.m. 

 

In shared accommodation, you can also opt for a T4 apartment. A T4 apartment, that is to say with a main room and three bedrooms, is ideal for several people to settle in and thus reduce the costs of shared accommodation (rent, charges, appendices...). In this case, it will therefore be necessary to count an average surface of more than 70q.m

 

What budget for the rent of a room in a shared apartment in Nice ? 

 

 

To rent a room in a shared flat in Nice, it amounts roughly to 410€/month per person, or 17€/sq.m per m². 

 

The amount of rent in a roommate also depends on the house in general, its equipment, its location, the furniture, the associated amenities, or quite simply the number of roommates.

• The T3 apartments represent 13% of accommodation available in  Nice

• 17% of from Nice flatshares are T4 apartments

 

Some tips for an efficient search for flatshares in Nice

 

 

Flatshare is a democratized type of housing in France and widely used abroad. This is often an option that attracts students and it is quite easy to find roommate offers, especially in so-called student cities. It is the ideal choice to control your budget, since it is generally the cheapest solution on the market. Your next roommates may already be waiting for you at Nice!

 

 

The Port district, the “petit marais niçois” 

 

The Port of Nice district: emblematic of the city, is a popular and trendy place with a strong personality.

Are you looking for the most trendy district of Nice? Welcome to the Port district! Between yachts and chic restaurants, the architecture is typical of the South of France. The view of the Port is unique and really worth the detour, especially at a time when the sun is setting. It is an ideal district for lovers of seafood and aperitifs with friends; but also for fans of antiques and fine gourmets, who will find what they are looking for in the second-hand shops and delicatessens of the district. Finally, if you enjoy nightlife and partying, the Port district is also known for its many gay bars on rue Bonaparte.

 Located in the south-east of Nice, the Port district is delimited by the hill of the Castle, the Boron and Alban mountains, the rue Barla and the sea. At the heart of the district is the Place de l'Île de Beauté, the most famous in the area, overlooked by the famous church of Notre Dame du Port and surrounded by typical facades with red porticoes. It is a district that is constantly evolving thanks to various urban projects and recently with the arrival of the tramway.

Housing is particularly popular there and the rents are rather high compared to the national average, part of the Port district is also nicknamed "Le petit marais niçois", in reference to the Parisian district of the Marais, very coveted.

 

 

 

Cimiez, a green setting in the heart of the city

 

The Cimiez district in Nice is a residential district, formerly a royal vacation spot, which offers rather upscale housing and attracts residents looking for a green setting in the heart of the city.

Located on the hill of Cimiez, which overlooks the historic center, this district offers a concentration of culture and history with its museums dedicated to the painters Matisse and Chagal, erected in a green park, which invites tranquility. There are also the arenas and their olive grove, which contain the ruins of a Roman city, not to mention its archaeological museum and the famous monastery of Cimiez. It is the district of prestigious hotels and other majestic dwellings, widely appreciated by personalities from all over the world.

Thanks to its cultural richness, the Cimiez district attracts visitors in the summer season. Long inhabited by retired people, families have been settling there for a few years, attracted by the green spaces it offers. This district is also equipped with all amenities (schools, nurseries, sports facilities, hospitals, etc.), very well served by transport and with easy access to the motorway, which makes it one of the most popular in the City of Angels.

 

 

 

The shared tenancy contract, how does it work?

 

 

Flatshare is governed by specific rules. Within the framework of the lease contract, there are two possibilities: a single rental lease or a lease per co-tenant. Depending on the type of contract, certain rules differ:

 

 

The single lease

 

It is a classic rental lease whose rules differ according to the category of accommodation: furnished or not. Similarly, the accommodation must respect a minimum surface area (9m² or 20m3 minimum).

• All roommates must sign the lease in order to have rights to the accommodation.

• The inventory must be made and signed in the presence of all the roommates.

• The rent is paid in one go and shared amicably by the roommates.

• A solidarity clause can be integrated into the lease and implies obligations towards the others in the event of the departure of one of the roommates.

 

The lease per roommate

 

It respects the same basic rules as a classic lease, furnished or not.

• Each roommate signs a lease contract with the landlord.

• Each roommate pays their rent independently to the landlord.

• A deposit may be requested from each roommate.

• The departure of one of the roommates is simplified and does not commit him to the others.

 

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700 flatshare offers in Nice are waiting for you on Studapart! 

 

 

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