Welcome to Lyon! Here we’ve gathered all the resources you’ll need to find Erasmus accommodation in Lyon. Once you have signed your lease, you will be able to complete your administrative procedures from this page, in just a few clicks 😊
Map of Lyon
Erasmus accommodation
Rental deposit (guarantor)
Student housing aid (~€150/month)
Moving-in guides (electricity, internet,..)
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When looking for accommodation in Lyon, you will most likely have to gather documents for your rental application. Landlords and real estate agents will ask for it to ensure that you are a reliable tenant. If you do not have income, they will also ask you for a guarantor.
A copy of your identity card/passport.
A valid residence permit if you’re not EU citizen.
Your bank account details (IBAN).
Your last 3 payslips (if you are working).
One or two guarantors if you are not working (or if you do not have sufficient income).
The passport and payslips of your guarantors.
When looking for accommodation in Lyon, we advise you to start with student residences. Some are private, others are managed by the French state: this is the case of the CROUS residences. They are very affordable (about €200/month in the provinces, €400 in Paris) but you have to apply in advance: there are more requests than places available.
To make things easier for you, we have listed all the CROUS residences and private student residences on the map of Lyon 👍
Lokaviz | Official platform for CROUS residences | 
If you prefer to rent on the private market, here is the list of the most used websites in France (don’t forget Facebook groups).
Location Étudiant | Dedicated to students | 
Studapart | Dedicated to students |
La Carte des Colocs | For flatshare/ houseshare |
Leboncoin | Classified ads (n°1 in France) |
SeLoger | Through real estate agencies |
Appartager | For flatshare/ houseshare |
PAP | No real estate agencies, only landlords |
For non-translated websites, you can turn translation on with Google Chrome.
We have 2 solutions for international students. Remember, it’s a legal requirement 😉
In France, most students are entitled to a housing grant (~€150/month) to help them pay rent ✌
We’ve looked for the best value for money in case you would need Internet in your accommodation.
Taking out an electricity/gas contract can be complicated, we’ll help you make sense of it 🙂
