Furnished flat Nantes

Find a furnished apartment in Nantes

How to find a furnished apartment in Nantes where near 90 000 people are looking for housing each year? In an apartment or at the inhabitant, in a shared apartment or in a residence, the furnished apartments proposed by Studapart are waiting for you!  

The furnished rental real estate market in 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.

The housing shortage in Nantes is extreme

We speak of a housing shortage when the rental market experiences an imbalance between supply and demand. In short, tenants often struggle to find furnished accommodation.

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.

We count in Nantes about 4 times more demand than offer.

What type of accommodation to choose to stay in Nantes ? 

The type of accommodation is defined by two main criteria.

In real estate jargon, housing types are categorized according to what is called an attribute (T1, T2, T3, T4, etc.). This attribute indicates the number of living rooms: the living room and the bedroom(s). Thus, a T1 apartment is a dwelling which is composed of only one room, a T2 apartment which contains two rooms etc.

We can also categorize the types of accommodation according to the mode of rental. We will then find the following types of accommodation: entire accommodation, shared accommodation, residence, homestay, accommodation in exchange for services, CROUS, etc.

• 40% of furnished accommodation offered to Nantes are studios or T1

• 40% of furnished apartments for rent are one-bedroom from Nantes apartments 

• 13% of the furnished rental offer in la cité des Ducs concerns apartments T3 or more

What surface for a furnished apartment in Nantes? 

The type of accommodation only indicates the number of rooms and not the size of the apartment. Thus, a T1 apartment can be larger than a T3 apartment. It is therefore necessary to take an interest in its surface! 

• 23% of accommodations is less than 40m²

• The size of 60% of accommodations is between 40 and 99m²

• It is necessary to count a surface of more than 100m² for 17% of rental apartments in Nantes

What is the average rent for renting a furnished apartment in Nantes? 

The average rent per m² is 14€/sq.m. A tenant will have to provide on average 680€/month to stay in a furnished apartment in Nantes. 

It is necessary to count a budget, charges included, of:

• 420€/month for a studio or a one-bedroom apartment,

• 600€/month for a two-bedroom apartment,

• 720€/month for a T3 apartment, including the entire accommodation offered for shared accommodation.

Rents for a furnished apartment in Nantes or in its periphery vary greatly depending on the location and type of housing.

Where to find a furnished apartment in Nantes?

To find your apartment in Nantes, you obviously have to choose its location. We advise you to check the proximity of your accommodation to your place of work or study, the metro station... and the neighborhoods that attract you!

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. 

Everything you need to know about renting a furnished apartment

Definition of a furnished apartment

A furnished accommodation is a decent accommodation equipped with furniture in sufficient quantity and quality to allow the tenant to sleep, eat and live there properly with regard to the requirements of everyday life.

The decree of August 15, 2015 specifies the furniture and equipment that must be included in a furnished apartment:

• In the bedrooms or sleeping areas: bedding with a duvet or blanket, shutters or curtains on the windows.

• In the kitchen or dining area: hotplates, an oven or microwave, a refrigerator, a freezer or freezer compartment in the refrigerator, enough crockery for meals, kitchen utensils.

• A table and chairs, storage shelves, light fixtures and maintenance equipment (vacuum cleaner, broom, mop, etc.).

The furnished rental lease: the conditions

For furnished rentals, the rules are governed by the law of July 6, 1989:

• The minimum duration of the lease is set at 1 year, or 9 months if the tenant is a student

• The notice period for the owner is set at 3 months

• The notice period for the tenant is set at 1 month

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

How to book your furnished apartment in Nantes with Studapart? 

Studapart offers more than 3 400 furnished apartments in Nantes

To stay in Nantes easily, you can rely on Studapart. 

Studapart has been a specialist in furnished rentals for 8 years and offers tenants a dedicated online housing platform. Studapart allows you to book your furnished apartment in Nantes online, with or without a visit. You can also subscribe to our 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 you. The team can also assist you in their discussions with the owner if necessary.

Studapart offers a fast and smooth rental experience to gain mobility. With Studapart, you can quickly book turnkey accommodation from thousands of verified furnished apartment offers. Studapart also offers flawless support upstream and downstream of the reservation.

At Studapart, we believe in a simpler and more human rental experience. On a daily basis, we work to facilitate access to housing for all tenants.