Finding student accommodation in Limoges

How to find accommodation in Limoges which welcomes more than 22,200 French and international students each year? Studapart takes care of everything by offering you all types of accommodation: in student residences or in studios, roommates or homestays.

Student accommodation in Limoges in the heart of the metropolis

Limoges, a booming student city

Limoges is a French city located in the Center, in the Haute-Vienne department. It has about 133,600 inhabitants. It is a city that seeks to develop. It becomes lively thanks to its student population which accounts for 10%. The city sees its student population increase every year. It houses squares, cinemas, numerous parks and a zoo. It is also a city that is often the location of many shows, concerts and festivals. It’s a city that is very well served. It offers travel by train, bus, and allows a direct connection with TER. It is located 2h30 from Clermont-Ferrand and 2h40 from Bordeaux. Limoges is also a city which tries to introduce environmental measures. It has many natural assets with parks and gardens, green spaces.
 
The status of a student city is a real asset for Limoges, both demographically and economically. Limoges schools and universities are the source of many jobs in the metropolitan area. The offer of higher education and research offered by establishments in Limoges explains the attractiveness of the city. It offers a wide variety of high quality training courses. It is home to the University of Limoges, 3iL Academy and the Higher Institute for Staff Management Training. 
 
The city of Limoges is one of the university centers of France. It has more than 22,200 students. These students represent almost 5% of the city's population. Limoges is also an international student city. 10% of students in Limoges are international students.
  
In a context of increased competition between university centers, access to housing is a criterion which strongly influences students in the choice of the place of their studies. The massive presence of students in a territory also has a direct impact on a city’s housing market.
 
More than 22,200 students seek a student apartment in Limoges each year, outside the parental home. So what are the types of accommodation popular with these French and international students? What average budget for a student rental in Limoges? In which districts? Studapart answers all these questions.

What surface area for student accommodation in Limoges?

One in two students is looking for a studio or a T1 for their student accommodation
 

For the majority of these students, or 58%, the choice is made for a studio or a T1 apartment. 15% of students tend to prefer 2-room apartments (T2). 20% of students choose to live in a shared flat in Limoges. Roommates also concern T3. Only 8% are looking for homestay accommodation.
 

What type of accommodation should you choose to stay in Limoges?

The roommate in Limoges is a great success
                                                                                                                                          

Colocation is increasingly demanded by students from the city of Limoges. 20% of Limoges students are in shared accommodation against 21% in the rest of France on average. A quarter of the students who leave the family home immediately turn to shared accommodation. This way of living allows students to live in larger, better equipped and better quality housing. It’s a way to be less isolated. And this for a lower cost: one can find a roommate in Limoges for an average around 350 €. While the rent for an entire home would be more like 900 €.
 
The student roommate in Limoges is also developing because it is interesting for owners by guaranteeing them better profitability. A 4-room apartment rented to a family earns 900€ while it can earn 1,200€ by being rented by the room to students. In the face of the colocation craze, more and more companies specialize in student residences and so-called “colocation” products. Most shared flats are made up of 2 or 3 students. The shared apartments in Limoges come from 80% of the private rental stock, in 3-room accommodation.

What is the average rent for renting accommodation in Limoges?

A student will have to spend on average 439 € per month for their accommodation
 

Limoges is not an expensive university city compared to other big cities. The average budget for a student in Limoges is 339€. This is higher than the provincial average. Limoges is more expensive than its neighbours, where the budget would be slightly lower. For example, in Bordeaux, rents are less expensive than Limoges depending on the type of property, with the exception of private student residences. But the budgets for rent in Limoges remain much more reasonable than in Paris, where the student budget is 850€ in all.
 
The average rent for a student room in Limoges is 339€. The average for a shared room is 350€. We go up to 436€ for a studio. T1s are rented on average € 346 and T2s are rented on average 457€. Finally for a room in a private student residence you have to count 400 €

 

Who are the guarantors for the rental of student accommodation in Limoges?

The family is most often the guarantor

In 90% of cases, it is the parents who stand as a guarantor for student accommodation in Limoges. Only 2% of them turn to their friends for a guarantor. 3% of students in Limoges have no guarantor. Some rely on state systems to obtain a bond. Many Studapart students in Limoges use the Studapart certification to act as their guarantor.
 

Where do young people looking for student accommodation in Limoges come from?

Limoges, a student city with an international outlook
 

A small percentage of students looking for a student apartment in Limoges are from the city and therefore have not changed city for their studies. The bulk of student mobility to Limoges is then made up of people from Paris, overseas and the surrounding area. Limoges also has 10% international students.
 

How to book student accommodation in Limoges with Studapart?

Studapart offers many student accommodation in Limoges
 

Given its large number of students, thousands of students must find their student accommodation in Limoges each year. The task is not always simple. Some want to stay on the outskirts of Limoges. But a large number of students are looking for their studio or roommate in the center of Limoges.
 
They can find accommodation in Limoges quickly using Studapart. Studapart has been specializing in student rentals for 5 years and offers students an online housing platform dedicated to them. The platform brings together offers from studios, flatshares, homestays and apartments in student residences in Limoges. Studapart allows them to book their student rental in Limoges online, with or without a visit. They can also take out home insurance at the time of booking. A multilingual support team (French, English, Spanish, Italian and Mandarin) is available 6 days a week to guide them. The team can also assist them in their discussions with the owner if necessary.
 
At Studapart, we believe in a simpler and more humane rental experience. On a daily basis, we work to facilitate access to housing for French and international students.
 

What does a student gain from using Studapart?

Studapart facilitates its research and reserves exclusive offers for it

What do Limoges students gain from using the Studapart housing platform?

• A 100% secure platform

Studapart evaluates the authenticity of ads and user profiles. We encourage rental companies to make our students happy with a good response rate, a complete profile and quality accommodation. Our team is there to support you along the way. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, we will do everything in our power to find you another place. 
 

• The Studapart Guarantee

No guarantor? No issues.  When you book your student accommodation, you can subscribe to the Studapart guarantee. Studapart will then act as your guarantor for the whole duration of your stay. The Studapart Guarantee will allow you to reassure your landlord and rent any home on the platform. 
 

• The Studapart Certification

As it is difficult to find a student rental in Limoges without a French guarantor, Studapart offers international students a way of certifying the creditworthiness and authenticity of their guarantors' supporting documents. This way, international students in Limoges will have their rental applications reinforced. The Studapart Certification will allow you to search for accommodation on Studapart, but also on any other property rental sites and/or directly with landlords, student residences or real estate agencies.