How to rent a T3 apartment in Marseille?

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How to find the ideal T3 rental in Marseille, where near 55%} of the inhabitants are tenants? In a modern residence or with the charm of the old, in the hyper center or more quiet, everyone can find their ideal accommodation among the Studapart ads.  

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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.

Marseille is experiencing a moderate housing shortage 

A housing shortage occurs when there is more demand than supply in the real estate market. 3-bedroom apartments for rent are property extremely sought in Marseille. To stay in Marseille, with a complete file, it takes more or less more than 1 month.

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.

In Marseille, we count more or less 2 times more demands than offers.

A T3 rental at Marseille, for whom? 

A 3-room apartment is an ideal solution for couples who wish to have space or with a child.

Housing is categorized using an attribute (T1, T2, T3, T4, etc.), which specifies the number of rooms apart from the kitchen and the bathroom(s). A T3 is therefore composed of three rooms, to which must be added the kitchen and the bathroom.

When we are also interested in the typology of the property. The following types of accommodation are the most common: individual accommodation, collective accommodation, shared accommodation, etc.

• 84% of 3-bedroom accommodation offered in Marseille are apartments

• 21% of individual from Marseille accommodations are T3

• 25% of 3-bedroom apartments available for rent in la cité phocéenne are flatshares

What is the average surface of a T3 in Marseille? 

The attribute of the dwelling (T1,T2,T3...) gives a precision on the number of rooms but not on the total surface of the dwelling. Even if it is rare, a T3 apartment can be narrower than a T2! In France, T3 dwellings have an average surface area of ​​xm2. Good to know: the surface area of ​​a property can fluctuate depending on the age of the property. For a T3 apartment in Marseille, you can count on an average surface of 60sq.m.

Rental T3 in Marseille: what rent?

In Marseille, it is necessary to count 15€/sq.m on average. The rents for a T3 apartment in Marseille or in its periphery vary according to the district, the number of m², but also the terms of rental: furnished or not. For a furnished T3 rental in Marseille, plan 850€/month, deduct 11 to 13% from this amount, if you opt for an empty dwelling.

A T3 rental in Marseille, where to start? 

To find the ideal 3-room apartment Marseille, start by defining its location. Take into account your place of work/study, in order to facilitate your daily travels. Also consider neighborhoods you like and transportation.

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. 

No more secrecy on T3 rental

What is a T3 apartment?

A T3 accommodation generally offers a living space of between 50 and 65m2, it includes three rooms, in addition to the kitchen and the bathroom. As with all other types of rental property, you can find furnished or unfurnished T3 rentals.

The surface of a T3 varies according to the advertisements, mainly according to the age of the property. Old buildings are often larger than modern buildings. There is no minimum legal area for a 3-room apartment, the layout of the property must simply respect the conditions of T3.

Everything you need to know about the rental lease

The two main types of rental leases are: the furnished lease and the empty lease. The conditions change from one to the other:

For a furnished property:

• The rental contract must last a minimum of 1 year (reducible to 9 months for a student tenant).

• If the landlord wants you to leave the apartment, he must notify you at least 3 months in advance.

• If you want to leave the apartment, you must notify your landlord at least 1 month in advance.

• To sign the lease, the landlord can ask you for a maximum of 2 months rent, in most cases he only asks for one month.

For an empty good:

• The rental contract must last for a minimum of 3 years.

• If the landlord wants you to leave the apartment, he must notify you at least 6 months in advance.

• If you want to leave the apartment, you must notify your landlord at least 3 months in advance.

• To sign the lease, the landlord can ask you for a maximum of 1 month's rent.

Make your life easier and book your T3 in Marseille with Studapart! 

On Studapart, you will find more than a lot of T3 rental in Marseille

Studapart makes it easy for you to rent furnished accommodation in Marseille! Expert in furnished rentals, Studapart offers a turnkey rental solution. With Studapart, you only need a few clicks to reserve your T3 in Marseille, with or without visit. We also offer suitable home insurance at the time of booking. Our staff (French, English, Spanish, Italian and Mandarin) is at your disposal, from Monday to Saturday, to accompany you throughout the rental process. Studapart is a simple and effective solution for a serene rental. With Studapart, access thousands of verified offers and book your T3 in one click. Studapart accompanies you from the beginning of your search to the return of your keys, when you leave.

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