In the 2026 academic year, three million students are enrolling in French universities, but many face significant difficulties finding accommodation. According to a study published in July 2026 by the consumer association Que choisir, demand for studios and small T2 apartments far exceeds the available supply.
Landlords receive on average between 750 and 1,000 applications per unit, highlighting the intense competition students face. This situation is driving up prices and causing considerable stress for young people seeking affordable housing in major French cities.
Cassiopée Etchevers collected testimonies from students still searching for an apartment, some sending up to fifty applications per day without success.