How to find a T2 rental in Marseille?

Find a T2 rental in Marseille 

How to find a T2 rental in Marseille, whose population increases by 2000 new inhabitants per year? In the center or on the outskirts, in a lively or quieter area, the 2-room apartments offered by Studapart are ready to welcome you!

Why live in Marseille in a T2 rental? 

Marseille, a dynamic and multicultural city that attracts

Marseille, also widely known by the nickname "La Cité Phocéenne", inherited from the Greek Phocaean founders of its port around -600 BC, is the most emblematic city in the South of France. 

A thousand-year-old port city, prefecture of the PACA region and capital of its Bouches-du-Rhône department, Marseille is one of the largest cities in the South of France and shines internationally in various fields, in addition to that of tourism. The Phocaean city has more than 860,000 inhabitants and new people settle there every year thanks to its economic attractiveness, in particular on the job market, which is developing greatly there, with more than 40,000 new jobs created in the space of 20 years. 

Feet in the water of the Mediterranean, Marseille captivates with the beauty of its unique landscapes, such as those of the Calanques, which the whole world rushes to visit. A place of choice for those who dream of a life by the sea and appreciate the typical atmosphere of the South of France. Very often sunny but windy, Marseille attracts for its unique atmosphere, which you will certainly find on the Old Port, around a traditional Pastis, an institution around which the people of Marseille love to meet. It is also a city of history and culture, you can discover it from this angle by strolling through the Mucem, dedicated to the history of the civilizations of the Mediterranean basin or in the multicultural district of Notre-Dame-du-Mont.

The housing shortage in Marseille is moderate

There is a housing shortage when there is an imbalance between supply and demand. 2 room rentals are offers extremely prized in Marseille. It takes more than 1 month with a complete file, to find accommodation in Marseille.

As in nearly 20% of cities in France, Marseille is experiencing a slight shortage of furnished housing or is at equilibrium, with up to 2 times more demand than supply.

We count in Marseille about 2 times more demands than offers.

Why choose a one-bedroom apartment to stay in Marseille? 

A 2-room apartment is the ideal choice for a single person or a young couple.

Housing types are categorized according to an attribute (T1, T2, T3, T4, etc.). It indicates the number of living rooms in addition to the bathroom and the kitchen, generally: the living room and the bedrooms. A one-bedroom apartment is a dwelling that is made up of two living rooms.

When renting accommodation, you must also take into account its category. Most often, we find the following types of accommodation: entire accommodation, shared accommodation, residence, furnished or not...

• 45% of T2 housing offered in Marseille are furnished

• 55% of from Marseille 2-room apartments for rent are unfurnished

What rent for a T2 rental in Marseille? 

The rent per square meter is 15€/sq.m. Rents for a one-bedroom apartment in Marseille or in its periphery vary greatly depending on the location, its surface area in m², but also the type of rental: furnished or not. For a furnished T2 rental in Marseille, it takes about 660€/month, and about 11 to 13% less for an empty housing.

What surface for a one-bedroom apartment in Marseille ? 

The type of dwelling indicates the number of rooms but does not take into account the overall surface. A T2 apartment can therefore be larger than a T3. For a one-bedroom apartment, the average area of ​​this type of accommodation in France is 45m². It may vary depending on the age of the property. Note that there is no minimum area for a 2-room apartment, apart from the minimum area for an apartment. In Marseille, the average surface of the 2 rooms is 40sq.m.

Où trouver un appartement T2 à Marseille?

To find your 2 rooms in Marseille, start by defining its location. Check the proximity of your accommodation to your place of work / study, the neighborhoods that attract you and transport.

The Old Port, the cultural and social district

If you've ever heard of Marseille, you certainly know the Old Port, between festive atmosphere on the Avenue de la Canebière and fresh fishing on the stalls of the port, it is the heart of the city, meeting place favored by locals.

This district, organized around the port, has been the heart of Marseille for centuries, it is at this very place that the history of the Phocaean city begins. It is the favorite meeting place of the people from Marseille, especially on match nights: it is in the bars of the Old Port that OM victories are celebrated. It is also in this district that we find the main monuments of the city: Fort St Jean, the Cathedral of the Major, the Mucem...

The Old Port is the cultural and social district, there is the fish market, where the locals like to stock up on freshly caught fish, as well as the majority of bars and restaurants. One of the favorite places for walks of the people of Marseille, since it is mainly pedestrian. Staying in the Vieux Port district is the guarantee of having the unmissable places of Marseille at your fingertips. You will also be close to all transport and the rental prices are rather attractive.

The Notre-Dame-du-Mont district, a bohemian and arty atmosphere

The Notre-Dame-du-Mont district is a central district of Marseille with a bohemian and arty atmosphere.

Located in the 6th arrondissement of Marseille, the Notre-Dame-du-Mont district offers a real neighborhood life with a very special atmosphere, with its street artists, the works of street-art that dress it, its vendors of vintage records and its charming little bookstores. It is a privileged place to go out for the people of Marseille, who like to meet on the Cours Julien to share a meal, a drink or some tapas served by one of the original bars or other troquet of the place.

It is a very lively and multicultural district of Marseille, where life is good. You will find typical housing in the center, rather old, but very well renovated and at rather affordable rents compared to the Marseille average. An ideal neighborhood for the youngest, who want to live in a lively area, who like to go out at night and who want to immerse themselves in the local culture. 

All you need to know to rent a T2 apartment

The rental contract: conditions

The rental conditions vary whether the apartment is rented furnished or empty:

For furnished rentals:

• The minimum duration of the lease is set at 1 year (9 months if the tenant is a student).

• The notice period for the owner is 3 months.

• The notice period for the tenant is 1 month.

• The security deposit corresponds to a maximum of 2 months' rent, 1 month in the majority of cases.

For empty rental:

• The minimum duration of the lease is set at 3 years.

• The notice period for the owner is 6 months.

• The notice period for the tenant is 3 months.

• The security deposit corresponds to a maximum of 1 month's rent.

How to book your one-bedroom apartment in Marseille with Studapart? 

Studapart offers more than 3 150 T2 rental in Marseille

To rent a T2 in Marseille easily, you can rely on Studapart. Studapart, specialist in furnished rentals, offers an online solution to make your life easier. With Studapart, book your one-bedroom apartment in Marseille in one click, with or without a visit. If necessary, we even provide you with your home insurance at the time of booking. Our multilingual staff (French, English, Spanish, Italian and Mandarin) is at your disposal, from Monday to Saturday, to answer all your questions and/or accompany you during your discussions with the owner.

Studapart offers an easy and quick solution for renting with complete peace of mind. With Studapart, you book turnkey one-bedroom accommodation in one click, from verified offers. From the start of your search to the return of your rental, Studapart supports you.

At Studapart, we believe that housing should never be complicated. Our teams work every day to facilitate rental for individuals.