ISEN Ouest x Studapart: your student housing partner in France

Looking for student housing near ISEN Ouest campus? Whether you are heading to Brest, Caen, Nantes, Rennes or Paris, Studapart has every type of housing covered. Here is an honest breakdown of your options as an international engineering student in France:

• CROUS housing: the most affordable student housing option in France, managed by the French government. A word of warning though: places are extremely limited and competition is fierce, especially near ISEN Ouest campuses. If you think you are eligible, apply as early as possible through Parcoursup and make sure you have a solid backup plan ready in parallel. Do not rely on this option alone!
• Student residences: the ultimate hassle-free option for international students arriving in France for the first time. Bills included, on-site services and a ready-made community from day one. You arrive, you unpack, you focus on what matters: your engineering programme. Studapart is a trusted partner of numerous student residences near every ISEN Ouest campus!
• Private landlord listings: studios, flatshares, furnished apartments... thousands of private landlords across Brest, Caen, Nantes, Rennes and Paris trust Studapart to find their tenants. Every single listing is verified before it goes live, and our landlords commit to responding within 72 hours. The most flexible student housing option near ISEN Ouest campuses, perfect if you want more independence or a longer stay!

All of these student housing options near ISEN Ouest campuses are available on the Studapart x ISEN Ouest platform, with listings ranging from 1 to 24 months to cover every stage of your engineering journey in France, from your first semester to your final year internship.

The ISEN Ouest Brest campus is located at 20 rue Cuirassé Bretagne, in the Recouvrance neighbourhood. If you have never been to Brest before, it is a vibrant port city on the western tip of Brittany, one of the most authentically French cities you will find, with a strong student community and a surprisingly affordable rental market compared to Paris or Nantes. Well served by bus and just minutes from the city centre, you are ideally positioned from day one!

Not sure where to start your search for student housing near ISEN Ouest Brest? Here are our top neighbourhood picks for international students arriving in the city for the first time:

• Recouvrance: the most logical first choice for student housing near the ISEN Ouest Brest campus. You are steps away from your classes, right in one of the most authentic and characterful neighbourhoods in Brest. An area that is rapidly gaining popularity among students and well worth exploring first!
• City centre and Rue de Siam: the beating heart of Brest. Shops, restaurants, a buzzing student life and easy tram connections to campus. If you want to be where everything happens, this is your neighbourhood. A tried and tested favourite among students!
• Saint-Martin: calm, residential and well served by public transport. The perfect base if you need a quiet space to recharge and focus after long days on campus. A great option for students who value peace and comfort over nightlife.
• Lambézellec: a smart choice if keeping your budget under control is a priority. More affordable than the city centre, still well connected to the ISEN Ouest Brest campus and close enough to enjoy everything the city has to offer.
• Saint-Pierre and Pontanezen: the best option for students looking to maximise their budget without moving too far from campus. Well served by bus and at a very reasonable distance from ISEN Ouest Brest!

Start your search for student housing near ISEN Ouest Brest on Studapart, set up your alerts and move quickly when a great listing appears. In Brest as everywhere else in France, the best student housing listings never stay available for long!

The ISEN Ouest Nantes campus is located at 33 avenue du Champ de Manoeuvre, in Carquefou, a town directly adjacent to Nantes.

Not sure where to start your search for student housing near ISEN Ouest Nantes? Here are our top neighbourhood picks for international students arriving in the area for the first time:

• Carquefou centre: the most logical first choice for student housing near the ISEN Ouest Nantes campus. Steps away from your classes, calm and residential with solid housing options at some of the most affordable prices in the greater Nantes area. Start your search here before looking anywhere else!
• Saint-Joseph de Porterie: a peaceful residential neighbourhood in northern Nantes, well connected to the ISEN Ouest Nantes campus by bus. Rents are noticeably more affordable than in the city centre, making it a smart choice if you are working with a tight budget.
• Nantes Nord and Beaujoire: well served by tram line 1 and several bus routes. A great balance between the energy of Nantes city life and easy access to campus. Popular among students who want the best of both without paying city centre prices!
• Erdre and Facultés: Nantes' go-to student neighbourhood, and one of the most welcoming areas for international students arriving in the city for the first time. Affordable rents, a warm student community and easy tram connections make this one of the most popular choices near ISEN Ouest Nantes.
• Nantes city centre: the right choice if you want to immerse yourself fully in Nantes student life from day one. Well connected to campus by public transport, though expect a slightly longer commute than from Carquefou. Worth every minute if experiencing everything Nantes has to offer is your priority!

Start your search for student housing near ISEN Ouest Nantes on Studapart, set up your alerts and move quickly when a great listing appears.

The ISEN Ouest Caen campus is located at 16 bis Quai Amiral Hamelin, right on the banks of the Orne river. 

The campus sits just a few minutes on foot from the historic city centre, making it one of the most well-located ISEN Ouest campuses in France!

Here are our top neighbourhood picks for international students arriving in the city for the first time:

• Quais de l'Orne and city centre: the most convenient student housing option near the ISEN Ouest Caen campus, full stop. You step out of your front door and you are already in the neighbourhood. Shops, restaurants, everything you need for daily life is right there. Hard to beat for practicality!
• Vaugueux: Caen's most historic neighbourhood, with cobblestone streets and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the city. You come for the charm and stay for the neighbourhood life. A firm favourite among international students who want their time in France to feel genuinely French!
• Saint-Jean and Gare: a practical choice if you are planning to travel around France or head home for holidays. Affordable rents, good bus connections via the Twisto network and easy access to Caen train station. Smart thinking for students who like to explore!
• Beaulieu and Université: Caen's go-to student neighbourhood, with competitive rents and a vibrant student community that makes settling into a new city so much easier for international students arriving alone. One of the most popular areas for student housing near ISEN Ouest Caen!
• Grâce de Dieu and Chemin Vert: the smartest budget option for student housing near ISEN Ouest Caen. Less central than other areas but well connected by bus, and with rents that will leave significantly more in your pocket at the end of every month!

Our honest advice: do not overlook the areas right along the river banks near campus. Student housing opportunities there are plentiful and rents are dramatically more affordable than anything you would find in Paris or even Nantes.

Sitting at 22 boulevard Saint-Conwoïon, the ISEN Ouest Rennes campus puts you just steps away from one of France's most vibrant and welcoming student cities.

5 neighbourhoods stand out for international students looking for housing near ISEN Ouest Rennes:

• Thabor and Saint-Hélier: right on the campus doorstep, this is the obvious place to start. Green spaces thanks to the Thabor park, shops within walking distance and a genuinely student-friendly atmosphere that makes settling in feel effortless from day one!
• City centre and République: the beating heart of Rennes, where everything is within walking distance. A buzzing social scene, metro line A for quick campus connections and the kind of city centre energy that makes living in France feel like the adventure it should be.
• Beaulieu: Rennes' most established student neighbourhood, with some of the most affordable rents in the city and a ready-made student community that international arrivals tend to slot into very naturally. A smart and social choice!
• Villejean: well served by metro line B and one of the best budget options for student housing near ISEN Ouest Rennes. The right pick if keeping your monthly costs as low as possible is the priority without sacrificing transport links.
• Cleunay and Arsenal: one of Rennes' most exciting up-and-coming neighbourhoods, increasingly popular among students and offering competitive rents with solid campus connections. Get in early before everyone else does!

One last thing: Rennes is one of the most sought-after student cities in France. Great listings near ISEN Ouest Rennes disappear fast, sometimes within hours. Start early, set up your Studapart alerts and be ready to move when the right home appears!

The ISEN Ouest Paris campus is located at 5 rue Maurice Labrousse in Antony, a town in the south of Île-de-France, well connected to Paris by public transport. Rents here are much lower than in Paris, the area is quieter and you can still reach the city easily. A great place to start your life in France!

Here are the best areas to look for student housing near ISEN Ouest Paris:

• Antony centre: the best place to start your search. You can walk to campus in just a few minutes, rents are affordable and there are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Start here!
• La Croix de Berny: served directly by RER B from Antony station. You can reach Paris city centre in under 30 minutes, which is very useful for internships and days out in the capital!
• Châtenay-Malabry: a quiet town next to Antony with good transport links to campus. Rents are affordable and it is a peaceful place to study and relax after class.
• Bagneux and Arcueil: connected by RER B and metro line 4. Rents are lower than in Paris and you can still get to the city quickly whenever you want!
• Massy and Palaiseau: a good choice if you want to keep your monthly costs as low as possible. RER B and RER C make it easy to get to campus and into Paris!

Our advice: before you search inside Paris, take a look at Antony and the surrounding towns. Rents are much lower, there are plenty of good listings and getting into Paris is quick and easy. Many international students are very happy they chose this area!