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How to find a T1 rental in Marseille, where only 45% 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 Marseille!

 

 

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.

 

 

In Marseille, it is hard to find accommodation, the shortage is moderate

 

We say that there is a shortage when there are more requests than offers of housing. In Marseille, T1 rentals are very popular. To be sure not miss your shot, it takes about more than 1 month to find an accommodation at 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.

In Marseille, there are approximately 2 times more demands than offers.

 

The T1 rental in Marseille, 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 Marseille, 45% of available one-bedroom apartments are furnished

  • 55% of 1-room from Marseille rentals offered for rent are empty rentals

 

What surface can we expect for a T1 in Marseille? 

 

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 Marseille measure on average 30sq.m.

 

What amount to plan for a T1 in Marseille? 

 

To rent a T1 in Marseille you should expect an amount of 20€/sq.m, that is a monthly rent of approximately 550€/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 Marseille, count on average 660€/month and subtract 11 to 13% if you opt for an empty dwelling, i.e. approximately 540€/month.

 

Where to start to rent a T1 in Marseille? 

 

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 Marseille in peace.

 

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 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 Marseille with Studapart! 

 

With Studapart, you have the choice among 1 250 T1 apartment offers in Marseille

 

Your future T1 rental in Marseille 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 Marseille, 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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