How to find a studio for rent in Marseille?

Easily find a studio in Marseille

More than 1,500,000 young people are looking for student accommodation each year for their studies. And a good number of them choose to let themselves be carried away by the fastest and least expensive solution: renting a studio.

It is true that for a student, a studio can amply do the trick! Why is it better to favor a studio in Marseille? What budget to dedicate to it? Studapart helps you find a studio in Marseille where near 9 000 people are looking for housing every year!

Studios are popular in Marseille

The last few years have been marked by an increase in demand for studio apartments, which today take a crucial place in the rental market in Marseille.

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

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.

Find accommodation in the center of Marseille at an affordable price

The studio is at first sight reserved for young people or small budgets. It is generally the first accommodation that you can afford when you become independent.

The current surge in housing prices is increasingly shaking up the codes of the real estate market. In 2021, all prices in this market increased by 6.2% in almost all cities in France. In Marseille, prices increased on average by 1% in the past year.

What is the average rent to rent a studio in Marseille?

The rents for a studio in Marseille or in its periphery vary greatly depending on the location and type of housing. On average, studios rent for 20€/sq.m. A tenant will therefore have to provide on average 470€/month to stay in a studio in Marseille. 

What surface for a studio in Marseille?   

The type of dwelling indicates the number of rooms but does not take into account the overall surface. However, a studio will rarely be larger than a one-bedroom apartment. For a studio, there is an average area of ​​32m² in France. It may vary depending on the age of the property. In Marseille the average surface of the studios is 25sq.m.

Where to find a studio in Marseille according to your budget and your desires?

To find your apartment in Marseille, you obviously have to choose its location. We advise you to check the proximity of your accommodation to your place of work, your university or school, transport… and the neighborhoods that attract you!

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. 

What you need to know before renting a studio

What is a studio? Definition

A studio is a dwelling that consists of only one room. This serves both as a bedroom and a living room, what is called a “living room”. This room also offers an open kitchen (also called a “kitchen corner” or a kitchenette). The toilets and the bathroom (the “water rooms”) are separate. In terms of regulations, a studio must at least offer an area of ​​9 square meters.

What is the difference between an apartment and a studio?

The studio differs from the apartment for its “kitchen area” found in the main room. If the kitchen is separated from the main room by walls and a door, it becomes a one-bedroom apartment. We see that the difference between studio and T1 is quite tenuous. It is sometimes enough to knock down a partition to transform a T1 into a studio.

How to find your studio in Marseille with Studapart? 

There are several ways to find your apartment. The best known are peer-to-peer platforms, such as LeBonCoin.fr or SeLoger.fr. These sites put tenant and owner in contact, but do not provide follow-up or manage disputes. To stay in Marseille easily, you can count on Studapart! Specialist in studio rental for 8 years, Studapart offers more than 60,000 studios each year and supports tenants in their efforts. Studapart allows you to book your apartment in Marseille 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 your discussions with the owner if necessary. Studapart offers a fast and smooth rental experience to gain mobility. You can quickly book turnkey accommodation from thousands of verified studio offers. It is also a 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.