Student housing near Sciences Po.
Sciences Po sits in the 6th arrondissement, one of Paris's most central and expensive districts, which means students face a direct trade-off between proximity and rent. Most find workable options within two to four metro stops, spanning neighbourhoods from the Latin Quarter to Montparnasse, where prices drop noticeably without adding much commute time.
Typical rent
€850to€1800
per month, single room
Most Paris rentals are quoted as charges comprises (CC), meaning utilities such as water and building maintenance are included, or charges non comprises (HC), where you pay those separately. Electricity and internet are almost always extra. Expect a security deposit of one month's rent for unfurnished flats or two months' rent for furnished ones. Agency fees, capped by law at roughly one month's rent, apply if you go through an agent.
The neighbourhoods
Where Sciences Po students live
5 areas to compare on rent, commute, and vibe.
📍Latin Quarter (5th arrondissement)
€950 to €160010 min on foot or 5 min by metro line 10
Dense student area full of bookshops, cafes and lecture halls.
Best for: Students who want to walk to campus and stay close to academic life.
📍Montparnasse (14th arrondissement)
€850 to €140015 min by metro line 4 or line 6
Calmer residential streets with good transport links and lower rents.
Best for: Students who prioritise budget and a quieter residential atmosphere.
📍Marais (3rd and 4th arrondissements)
€1100 to €180020 min by metro line 1 then line 4, or by bus line 96
Historic neighbourhood known for galleries, nightlife and a lively street scene.
Best for: Students drawn to cultural venues and a socially active area.
📍Oberkampf and République (11th arrondissement)
€900 to €145025 min by metro line 9 to line 4
Youthful neighbourhood with bars, markets and a strong local community feel.
Best for: Students wanting more space per euro and a lively after-hours scene.
📍Denfert-Rochereau (14th arrondissement)
€850 to €135015 min by RER B to Saint-Michel or metro line 6 to Montparnasse then line 4
Quieter southern neighbourhood with parks and a practical everyday atmosphere.
Best for: Students who prefer calm streets and easy RER access across Paris.
Getting there
Getting to Sciences Po
Sciences Po's main campus on rue Saint-Guillaume in the 6th arrondissement is served closely by metro line 4 at Saint-Sulpice and line 10 at Mabillon or Odéon. Bus lines 39, 63 and 95 cross the neighbourhood frequently. Students coming from the 5th arrondissement often walk across the Seine via the Pont Saint-Michel. From Montparnasse or Denfert, metro line 6 connects quickly to the Odéon area in under fifteen minutes.
Paris's Vélib' bike share network has several docking stations within two hundred metres of campus, and a monthly subscription costs around €9, making it a practical option for short daily trips.
Students under 26 enrolled in a French institution qualify for the Imagine R pass, which covers unlimited metro, RER and bus travel across Paris zones 1 and 2 for roughly €350 per year.
Paris rain is frequent and often arrives with little warning, so most students who cycle keep a light waterproof in their bag rather than relying solely on the bike for winter commutes.
The timing
When to start looking
The Paris rental market peaks sharply in June, July and August as students compete for September move-ins. For a September start, searching from April onward gives a reasonable lead time. Exchange students arriving in January for the spring semester face a smaller but still competitive window and should start looking in October or November. Colocation listings move fastest, sometimes letting within days of being posted.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How far is the Marais from Sciences Po?+
The Marais is roughly 20 to 25 minutes from campus using metro line 1 from Hôtel de Ville toward La Défense and changing to line 4 at Châtelet toward Montrouge, or by taking bus line 96 direct. Walking across central Paris takes around 35 to 40 minutes depending on your exact starting point.
What's the average rent near Sciences Po?+
A furnished studio or single room in shared housing within walking distance of Sciences Po typically runs from €950 to €1600 per month. That sits above the Paris average for the same size property because the 6th and 5th arrondissements are among the most expensive districts in the city. Moving one or two metro stops south toward the 14th brings rents down by 15 to 25 percent for comparable spaces.
When should Sciences Po students start looking for housing?+
For a September start, begin searching in April at the latest and ideally in March if you want colocation in the 5th or 6th arrondissement. For a January start, October is a reasonable point to begin. CROUS applications follow a separate government timeline and open in January for the following academic year, so those need to be handled independently and well in advance.
Where can I see live listings near Sciences Po?+
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