Where to Live in Toulouse as a Student? The Complete 2025 Guide

Top Student Neighborhoods in Toulouse

Saint-Michel: A Reliable Choice for Students

Situated between Toulouse city center and the Paul Sabatier and Jean Jaurès universities, Saint-Michel ticks all the boxes: excellent metro access, close proximity to campuses, affordable rents, and a lively student atmosphere. Ideal for those seeking a rental apartment balancing convenience and vibrant surroundings.

Saint-Cyprien: Festive Vibes by the Garonne River

This historic and multicultural neighborhood is a favorite among students. It boasts a lively nightlife, a covered market, museums like Les Abattoirs and MATOU, and immediate access to the city center. Crossing the Pont Saint-Pierre bridge brings you right to Place du Capitole on foot.

Les Minimes: The Affordable Housing Hotspot

Just two metro stops from Jean Jaurès (line B), Les Minimes is a residential area known for its affordable rents and larger apartments, making it perfect for sharing. It offers a quieter environment while remaining close to the city center.

Jean Jaurès / Saint-Aubin: In the Heart of the Action

At the intersection of metro lines A and B, Jean Jaurès is a strategic hub favored for its nightlife spots like Connexion Live, Café Oz, and Le Purple, plus its bustling Ramblas. Nearby Saint-Aubin blends an alternative spirit with a bio market, vegan food options, concert bars, and a festive atmosphere.

Compans-Caffarelli: Ideal for Business, Law, and Political Science Students

This modern neighborhood attracts many students from Toulouse Business School, Sciences Po Toulouse, or the law faculty. It features new housing, green spaces such as the Japanese Garden, and quick access to downtown.

Carmes, Esquirol, and Saint-Georges: The Charm of the Historic City Center

These historic quarters are lively with bars, restaurants, and shops. They offer a vibrant urban lifestyle with immediate transport access, perfect for those who thrive on city buzz — though rents tend to be higher here.

What Type of Student Housing Should You Choose in Toulouse?

Student Residences

Private residences like UXCO Student provide furnished studios with included services such as Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, gyms, and security — a great choice for students seeking comfort and safety.

The residences UXCO Student Thales and UXCO Student Atlas offer fully furnished individual units for rent, designed to combine autonomy, comfort, and security. Studios and one-bedroom apartments come with equipped kitchenettes, private bathrooms, a work area, and many included amenities (Wi-Fi, laundry, gym, coworking spaces).

• UXCO Student Thales, near the Paul Sabatier campus, offers a calm, green environment ideal for health, science, and engineering students.

• UXCO Student Atlas, closer to the city center and opening in 2025, impresses with upscale amenities in a new building and vibrant communal spaces.

Shared Housing (Colocation)

Highly popular in Toulouse, coliving allows you to rent larger spaces at lower costs while meeting new people.

• Best neighborhoods for colocation: Minimes, Saint-Cyprien, Saint-Aubin, Jolimont

If you want a shared living experience without compromising comfort, the colocation option at UXCO Student Atlas is excellent. This innovative residence offers shared apartments with up to 10 private bedrooms, where each tenant enjoys personal space along with large common areas:

• Living room

• Fully equipped kitchen

• Shared terraces up to 70m²

• Cinema room (Cinébox)

It’s the perfect option for spacious living, socializing, and a stimulating lifestyle near Jolimont metro and Toulouse city center.

CROUS Housing

Though hard to get without a scholarship or priority status, CROUS accommodations are the cheapest option.

• 29 university residences scattered throughout Toulouse

What Student Housing Assistance is Available in Toulouse?

APL (Personalized Housing Assistance)

Provided by the CAF, this aid can significantly reduce your rent. The amount depends on income, rent, and housing type. Check out our article on housing aids available in 2025 to lower your expenses.

Pass Log Toulouse

The Pass Log Toulouse is a zero-interest loan for under-26s from the City of Toulouse. It helps cover the first month’s rent (up to €500), repayable over three years without income conditions.

Garantme or Visale

Garantme and Visale help you rent an apartment without a physical guarantor. You can also contact the residence manager for support and solutions.

Regional Aid

The Occitanie region offers several programs:

• Pass Mutuelle: €100 aid for health insurance subscription

• Student Housing Guarantee: the region acts as guarantor

• Mobility Scholarships: up to €600/month for internships or exchanges

Toulouse provides many aids and personalized support to help students succeed in their first university year.

Where to Search for Student Housing in Toulouse?

To find housing that suits your needs, try these options:

• • Specialized platforms: Immojeune, Adele, CROUS

  • Classified websites: LeBonCoin, PAP, Appartager (for shared housing)

  • Local agencies: to simplify your search process

  • Facebook groups: updated and often reliable student listings