How to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Montpellier?

Rent a one-bedroom apartment in Montpellier 

How to find a T1 rental in Montpellier, where only 62% of the inhabitants are owners? In the city center or on the outskirts, in a modern or older building, your ideal accommodation is just a click away among the Studapart offers.  

Settle into a 1-room apartment at Montpellier!

Montpellier, an affordable city on a human scale

Montpellier, nicknamed "La Surdouée" (The Gifted), for having won all the national distinctions in 1990, is a typical city of the South of France, both for its architecture and for the way of life it offers to its inhabitants.

Located in the heart of the Occitanie region, in the Hérault department, Montpellier is a developed city on a human scale.

With 300,000 inhabitants, it welcomes many students every year, thanks to a very complete university offer in many fields; particularly in medicine, with its renowned hospitals and healthcare professionals. 

Located between land and sea, on the shores of the Mediterranean, a stone's throw from the Cévennes and the Pyrenees, it is the perfect compromise for nature lovers who also appreciate urban life. Bathed in sunshine no less than 110 days a year, it is a city that also particularly attracts athletes and gives them the means for their success with dedicated infrastructures. It offers a land conducive to the practice of many activities thanks to its very varied landscapes (forests, rivers, mountains, lakes, sea ...), easily accessible by car and even by transport!

In Montpellier, it is hard to find accommodation, the shortage is very strong

We say that there is a shortage when there are more requests than offers of housing. In Montpellier, T1 rentals are extremely popular. To be sure not miss your shot, it takes about more or less 20 days to find an accommodation at Montpellier.

As in nearly 60% of cities in France, Montpellier suffers from a very strong and even extreme shortage of furnished accommodation: there is at least twice as much demand as supply.

In Montpellier, there are approximately between 2 and 4 times more demands than offers.

The T1 rental in Montpellier, ideal for singles

A one-bedroom apartment is a good solution for a student or a single person. Larger than a studio, it offers a more partitioned and comfortable living space.

The different types of housing are categorized by an attribute (T1, T2, T3, T4, etc.), which indicates the number of rooms, not counting the kitchen or the bathroom. In a T1, you must therefore find a living room with a separate kitchen, in addition to the bathroom.

When deciding to rent accommodation, you must also take into account the type of property you are looking for. The most common are: individual housing, collective housing and shared accommodation.

• In Montpellier, 35% of available one-bedroom apartments are furnished

• 65% of 1-room from Montepllier rentals offered for rent are empty rentals

What surface can we expect for a T1 in Montpellier? 

The name (T1, T2, T3...) tells us the number of rooms but does not give us any indication of the total surface area of ​​the property. This means that a T1 accommodation is not necessarily larger than a studio. While a T1 dwelling measures on average xm2 in France, T1 apartments in Montpellier measure on average 30sq.m.

What amount to plan for a T1 in Montpellier? 

To rent a T1 in Montpellier you should expect an amount of 21€/sq.m, that is a monthly rent of approximately 470€/month, including charges. 

This amount may vary depending on the geographical location of the property, its surface area, but also its category: furnished or not. To rent a furnished T1 in Montpellier, count on average 500€/month and subtract 11 to 13% if you opt for an empty dwelling, i.e. approximately 440€/month.

Where to start to rent a T1 in Montpellier? 

First of all, start by defining the location of your accommodation. Take into account your place of work/study so as not to stray too far from it. Also consider neighborhoods you like and transportation. This way you can enjoy Montpellier in peace.

L’Écusson, the typical town center

The city center of Montpellier: the Ecusson for those in the know, is the most typical district that you can find in town.

Its architecture is articulated between Haussmannian style, reminiscent of Parisian boulevards, and Provençal architecture, typical of the South of France. It is an ideal district for going out, especially on summer evenings, during which Montpellier residents like to party until the end of the night! It is also here that we find the vast majority of bars, restaurants, places of culture, monuments, shops... 

L'Écusson is organized around the famous Place de la Comédie and its Opera, from which many small streets start in which you will get lost a few times before you can recognize them. It is also a neighborhood of choice for shopping lovers: big brands, independent or designer boutiques, there is something for everyone!

Art lovers will not be left out and can enjoy the Fabre museum, the modern art museum, but also exhibitions in municipal and independent galleries.

In terms of accommodation, the center is full of old and charming buildings, often classified as French buildings. Many Montpellier residents choose the Écusson for its proximity to places of interest and the atmosphere of a lively city center.

The Beaux-Arts district, quiet and intimate

The Beaux-Arts district is attached to the city center of Montpellier and attracts many inhabitants in search of more tranquility in the urban landscape. 

As an extension of the Écusson, it offers a real neighborhood life, quieter and more intimate than in the city center. You will find many local traders there: greengrocers, butchers, bakers, organic shops... As well as bars and restaurants where locals are accustomed and like to meet up for a drink with their friends. It is a rather residential area, with a peaceful and family atmosphere, with mostly recent and modern buildings, very well equipped; although there are also older dwellings in the streets closest to the center. All categories of accommodation are very popular there, both by families and by young people and students. Rents are rather high compared to the average for other districts of Montpellier. It is also an area very well served by transport (tramway and bus), a good choice for art students, because as its name suggests, it is in this area that we find the Montpellier School of Fine Arts.

All you need to know before renting a T1 apartment

What is a T1 rental? 

A one-bedroom apartment has a partitioned room in addition to the kitchen and bathroom, usually a living room. Most of the time, this type of accommodation measures between 30 and 40 m². Real estate agencies offer furnished and unfurnished one-bedroom apartments, the choice is yours!

The surface of a T1 can change from one announcement to another. Recent constructions generally offer smaller accommodation than older ones. Remember that there is no minimum surface for a T1, apart from the legal minimum surface of an apartment.

Everything you need to know about the rental lease

As part of a classic rental, there are generally two different types of contract: the empty lease and the furnished lease. The conditions differ between the two:

For a furnished property: 

• You sign a contract for a minimum of 1 year (9 months if you are a student).

• You have at least 3 months to leave the apartment if the owner asks you to.

• You have at least 1 month to leave the apartment, if you request it.

• You owe a maximum of 2 months' rent to the landlord at the signing of the contract.

For an empty good:

• You sign a minimum 3-year contract.

• You have at least 6 months to leave the apartment if the owner asks you to.

• You have a minimum of 3 months to leave the apartment, if you request it.

• You owe a maximum of 1 month's rent to the landlord at the signing of the contract.

Look for and find easily your T1 apartment in Montpellier with Studapart! 

With Studapart, you have the choice among 1 000 T1 apartment offers in Montpellier

Your future T1 rental in Montpellier is surely on Studapart! Professional in furnished rentals, Studapart offers you an easy and online rental solution. In just a few clicks on Studapart, you will book your T1 in Montpellier, no obligation to visit. Studapart makes your life even easier thanks to its home insurance option at the time of booking. Our teams (French, English, Spanish, Italian and Mandarin) are available from Monday to Saturday to help you throughout your rental.

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