Housing
Finding an apartment in Paris is competitive, so most people use several of these at once. Here are the apps our community relies on, grouped by what they do best.
Search everything
- SeLoger (opens in a new tab)seloger.com
One of France’s biggest property portals, with rentals and sales from agencies and owners.
- Leboncoin (opens in a new tab)leboncoin.fr
France’s largest classifieds site, with many listings from private owners. Never send money or documents before a visit.
- Jinka (opens in a new tab)jinka.fr
Pulls listings from many sites and sends instant alerts, so you can reply first.
Direct from owners
Listings posted directly by owners, which often means no agency fees.
- Gens de Confiance (opens in a new tab)gensdeconfiance.com
Rent between individuals using verified profiles and community networks.
Furnished & flexible
- Lodgis (opens in a new tab)lodgis.com
Furnished apartments in Paris for short and mid-term stays.
- Paris Attitude (opens in a new tab)parisattitude.com
Furnished rentals popular with students, expats, and newcomers who need to settle in fast.
- Blueground (opens in a new tab)blueground.com
Move-in-ready apartments with flexible leases, usually at a premium.
- Wunderflats (opens in a new tab)wunderflats.com
Furnished mid- to long-term rentals, good for relocations and temporary contracts.
For students
- Studapart (opens in a new tab)studapart.com
Student housing platform, helpful for international students arriving without a French guarantor.
House sitting
Need a free or low-cost place to stay, or someone to look after your home and pets while you’re away?
- TrustedHousesitters (opens in a new tab)trustedhousesitters.com
Large international community with verified profiles and reviews. Membership required.
- Nomador (opens in a new tab)nomador.com
France-based platform with plenty of listings across France and Europe.
- HouseCarers (opens in a new tab)housecarers.com
Another international option for homeowners and sitters.
Owners: read reviews, ask for references, and agree on expectations first. Sitters: confirm duties (pets, plants, mail) in writing.
Moving help
- Yoojo (opens in a new tab)yoojo.com
Book help for same-day moving services, handy when a lease starts fast or plans change at the last minute.
Before you apply
- Prepare your dossier early.
Landlords typically ask for ID, proof of income, recent payslips, a tax notice, and a guarantor.
- No French guarantor?
Look into guarantee services, and check whether you qualify for the state-backed Visale guarantee.
- Move fast.
Good listings can disappear within hours, so turn on alerts.
- Never pay before visiting.
Avoid deposits or transfers for apartments you haven’t seen or contracts you haven’t verified.
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