How to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Nantes?

Rent a one-bedroom apartment in Nantes 

How to find a T1 rental in Nantes, where only 38% 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 Nantes!

Nantes, a booming city

Nantes, nicknamed The Venice of the West, for the 250 kilometers of waterways that wind through it, is a city rich in heritage that offers a very qualitative living environment. It is notably the only city in France to have been elected Green Capital of Europe, in 2013.

First city in the West of France, Nantes is the prefecture of the Pays de la Loire region and the capital of its department: Loire-Atlantique.

With a population of some 320,000, Nantes is the most densely populated city in the West and regularly attracts new residents thanks to modern public infrastructure, proximity to Atlantic Ocean beaches and numerous opportunities in the employment.

Located a few kilometers from the Loire estuary, not far from the famous towns of St-Nazaire and Guérande, Nantes is a large city full of surprises, bordered by green nature. Perfect for young working people who want to combine career and good living.

The weather is not always good, but there are very nice days in summer, with temperatures approaching 30 degrees.

In Nantes, it is hard to find accommodation, the shortage is extreme

We say that there is a shortage when there are more requests than offers of housing. In Nantes, T1 rentals are extremely popular. To be sure not miss your shot, it takes about more or less 30 days to find an accommodation at Nantes.

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

In Nantes, there are approximately 4 times more demand than offer.

The T1 rental in Nantes, 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 Nantes, 40% of available one-bedroom apartments are furnished

• 60% of 1-room from Nantes rentals offered for rent are empty rentals

What surface can we expect for a T1 in Nantes? 

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 Nantes measure on average 30sq.m.

What amount to plan for a T1 in Nantes? 

To rent a T1 in Nantes you should expect an amount of 20€/sq.m, that is a monthly rent of approximately 540€/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 Nantes, count on average 570€/month and subtract 11 to 13% if you opt for an empty dwelling, i.e. approximately 510€/month.

Where to start to rent a T1 in Nantes? 

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 Nantes in peace.

The city center, direct proximity to amenities

The city center of Nantes represents its historic heart and its cultural center, it is the district in which the people of Nantes work and where they like to meet in the evening.

Head to Place Royale, the epicenter of this district, with architecture as prestigious as its name suggests. The historic heart of Nantes is the central and liveliest district of the city, it is home to most of the headquarters of local businesses but also places of leisure such as bars and restaurants, museums, tourist attractions...

It is also the administrative center of the city. Very well served by transport, it is a good destination for international workers, among others, who will have direct access to the airport from this area. Daily life is rather calm for a city center, since the majority of its surface is pedestrian, few vehicles circulate there and their speed is limited to 30km/h.

As for housing, the buildings are rather old in the center, a large part of which is classified as a protected area. Rents are particularly affordable and Nantes residents who choose to live in the city center are often looking for easy transport and direct proximity to amenities.

The Hauts-Pavés - Saint-Félix district, peaceful and popular for its green spaces

The Hauts-Pavés – Saint Felix district is embroidered by the Erdre and attracts Nantes residents for its personality and dynamism.

Quieter than the city center but just as lively thanks to its places of culture, bars and restaurants, the Hauts-Pavés – Saint-Félix district is the second most populated in Nantes, it offers green parks, such as the Japanese garden of the island of Versailles or the Parc de Procé, conducive to recharging your batteries in the heart of the city. There is also a market on which many Nantes residents have their Sunday habits: that of Talensac, known for its seafood and cheeses, offered by local producers. It is a residential and peaceful area, popular for its natural spaces, its good addresses and its village atmosphere. In fine weather, it attracts locals and visitors, who enjoy long walks or bike rides on the trails along the banks of the Erdre, or even boat trips. It is also an ideal area for science students, since it is the campus of the faculty. 

On the housing side, there are many old houses, mostly occupied by families and elderly people. It is a district that mainly attracts intermediate professions and executives with rents that remain affordable compared to the national average. 

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 Nantes with Studapart! 

With Studapart, you have the choice among 1 100 T1 apartment offers in Nantes

Your future T1 rental in Nantes 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 Nantes, 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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