Paris apartments – Long-term rental guide

With our long-term rental guide, you will find some stunning Parisian apartments to rent in the heart of France’s iconic capital city. From small studio apartments to luxury 3 bedroom ones that are fully furnished, we cover all bases to ensure you find the ideal property for a long-term stay.

Despite a turbulent couple of years, Paris remains one of the most popular cities to live in the whole of Europe. It’s right up there with the likes of London, Berlin, and Lisbon. Due to the popularity of the city, and the whole host of attractions for residents to enjoy, apartment rental in Paris is generally more expensive than some of Europe’s other capitals. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find some rentals in Paris that are very cheap.

There are many reasons you should choose to rent a property in Paris for a long-term stay. For starters, living in Paris means you’re never too far away from something magnificent. Be it an authentic Parisian bakery or a wonderfully quaint art gallery, there’s always something to garner your attention.

Plus, you get to experience all of these stunning landmarks and iconic settings on your front doorstep:

• Eiffel Tower
• Notre Dame de Paris
• The Louvre
• Arc de Triomphe
• Champs-Elysees

The city is full of friendly locals who are always keen to help you find where you need to go while providing information on the great city if you ask. There’s a metro network that works brilliantly and can help you get around the city with ease to see everything and complete your daily commute.

While Paris is very much a busy city, there’s still a very much traditional look and feel about the place. The streets and districts are lined with traditional shops and cafes, meaning you get to really feel like a true Parisian during your stay there.

The beauty of this city is that there are plenty of Paris apartments for rent, all of different sizes and varieties. If you look at what’s on offer to rent in Paris, you’ll find there’s something for everyone:

• Serviced Apartments
• Studio Apartments
• Holiday Apartments
• Student Apartments
• Luxury Apartments

Depending on the reason behind your long-term stay in Paris – and your budget – you will find the perfect property to call home for the foreseeable future.

Rest assured, as one of the leading Parisian estate agents, we’ve got a plethora or apartments in all areas of Paris that are perfect for you.

Furnished Apartments

As well as the many different types of long-term apartments to lease in Paris, there are plenty that are fully furnished for you. Typically, student apartments, serviced apartments, and holiday leases are always furnished when you move in. However, you can also find some luxury apartment rentals in Paris that are furnished as well.

The long-term furnished apartments in Paris come with everything you need to enjoy your stay. As well as the essentials like sinks, toilets, and a shower/bath, you also get extras like sofas, tables, chairs, beds – everything is there for you. The only catch is that the lease on furnished apartments is usually very complex and you’ll definitely have to pay more for an apartment like this compared to an unfurnished one. The reason the lease is complex is that the landlord usually writes in terms and conditions that prevent them from being responsible for any of the furnished items getting damaged. So, if your sofa breaks, it falls on your shoulders to buy a new one.

With that being said, in student, serviced, and holiday apartments, the landlord often does take responsibility for the replacement of damaged items if they provided them in the first place.

Unfurnished Apartments

Normally, the majority of luxury or studio apartments are unfurnished, particularly when they have long-term leases. With unfurnished apartments, that doesn’t mean you walk into a property that’s completely bare and needs everything. They’ll usually come with the essentials such as a cooker, sinks, fridge, flooring, and fully functional lighting. However, the rest of the apartment will be bare, and you’ll have to buy your own furniture to make it your own.

With furnished apartments, the key benefit is that you don’t have to spend lots of time or money buying all the furniture and waiting for it to be delivered. Remember, if you buy something large like a bed or sofa, you usually have to wait about a week for it to arrive. Bearing that in mind, what are the benefits of finding long-term unfurnished apartments in Paris, compared to furnished ones?

Benefits Of Unfurnished

Easier to find unfurnished Paris apartment rentals than furnished ones

The lease is less complicated and rental is cheaper

Can make the apartment feel more like home

Get to buy brand new furniture as opposed to stuff that’s been used before

Serviced Apartments In Paris

Service apartments are extremely popular for people travelling to Paris for a few months. They’re ideal for people that need to move to Paris for a stint of part-time corporate work, or for families on a long holiday.

The great thing about serviced apartments is that they’re a far cheaper alternative to staying in a hotel for a few months. As well as saving money, you get to live like a true Parisian. They’re all fully furnished and available with up to 3 bedrooms.

Is A Serviced Apartment Right For You?

A serviced apartment in Paris is right for you if:

• You’re looking for a rental in Paris that lasts less than a year
• You want a furnished property to live in
• You need more than one bedroom
• Studio Apartments In Paris

If you’re keen to find affordable stay apartments in Paris, studio ones are your best bet. They’re easily the most common apartment for rent but are also the smallest. A studio apartment has everything all in one open space. Your kitchen, dining area, living room, and bedroom will all be in the same space. Sometimes, you can find a studio apartment for rent in Paris where the bathroom is also part of the same space.

More often than not, studio apartments are unfurnished, and the lease tends to be uncomplicated and easy for you to sign. They’re wonderfully cheap, and a great way to experience Parisian life without having to spend too much money.

Is A Studio Apartment Right For You?

Studio apartments are the right choice for you if:

• You need a cheap place to live
• You’re comfortable living in an open plan apartment
• You don’t need a lot of space
• You’re happy furnishing your own property
• You want to live in France permanently
• Holiday Apartments In Paris

Holiday apartments are similar to serviced apartments in that they’re furnished, and the lease is normally no more than 6 months long. Plus, they’re much better than staying in hotels, and will often be found in desirable locations around Paris.

The benefit of holiday apartments is that they give you a place to live while on holiday, and you enjoy more privacy than renting a hotel.

Is A Holiday Apartment Right For You?

Holiday apartments are typically right for people that are on holiday for more than two weeks but less than 6 months.

Luxury Apartments In Paris

Luxury apartments are all over the place in Paris, France. When the French describe something as ‘luxury,’ boy do they mean it. These apartments are stunning and can come in 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom varieties. Depending on where you look, you can find ones that are both furnished and unfurnished – it boils down to your personal preference.

The benefits of luxury apartments are that they give you a comfortable place to live with plenty of space for you and others to live. However, it’s important to realise these are the most expensive rentals in Paris.

Is A Luxury Apartment Right For You?

A luxury apartment is right for you if:

• Money isn’t a big issue
• You need a lot of space
• You and your family are moving to Paris permanently
• You’re looking for a long-term home

Student Apartments In Paris

Paris is known for being one of the top destinations for students in the whole world. There are loads of great opportunities for studying, and a whole host of fantastic accommodation too. Overseas students can enjoy a huge choice of furnished student apartments to rent in Paris.

Is A Student Apartment Right For You?

A student apartment is right for you if:

• You’re studying in Paris
• You can’t get student accommodation from your university
• You’re looking for an apartment to live with other students.
• As you can see, there are many options to consider when looking for a long-term apartment in Paris. At Glamour Apartments, we have various different properties available for you to rent all over Paris. Feel free to contact us today if you want to get your Parisian adventure started.

Recently a trend of rental accommodation rising popularity for a long-term period as well as for a vacation stay can be observed. And Paris is not an exception. More and more of us prefer rented flats to hotels which some 10 years ago were monopolists in the question of tourist housing. But time is going on, and many things are changing.

Having examined the preferences of people who travel a lot, we can admit that the majority want to stay in a maximum home atmosphere. And, of course, money is important. It’s often much cheaper to rent an apartment than a similar suite in a hotel.

In the article we’d like to dwell on features of Paris districts and the level of prices for rental apartments in the French capital. We hope you’ll make use of this information.

Generally, regardless of the city you choose, the best place to rent a flat is downtown where the main sights are usually located. However, you have to be ready to live in a lively quarter where even at nights many people will take walks and make noise. Moreover, the rental price of an apartment there is much higher than in a less “central” area.

Speaking about Paris, the very central districts are 1-6, though they are heterogeneous. Districts 1-4 – permanent motion, thousands of tourists, multilingual loud noise. Prices are high enough.

The 5th, 6th (the 7th should be mentioned) arrondissements are not so liked by tourists, and famous Saint-Germain and Saint-Michel areas will allow you to enjoy beautiful architecture, cozy cafes and restaurants and a quiet pleasant sleep at night. Prices? Here they are similar to those in above mentioned districts.

Want to feel a true luxury of Paris and estimate amenities of classic French architecture and design? Ready to pay a high price for your stay? Then you need go to “Golden Triangle” – the quarter between Champs-Elysees, George Vth Avenue and Montaigne Avenue. A big part of Champs-Elysees and a part of the16th district near Trocadero need to be mentioned as well.

Fond of drive, fun, bars and restaurants? Nowadays the 10th arrondissement has the lead in the issue. New bars are getting opened and, despite vivacity, the area is rather safe. Prices for accommodation are acceptable.

Short of money or simply want to be closer to the proletariat 🙂 Select an apartment in the 11th, 12th or 13th district. These are sleeping areas with tall houses similar to ones in other cities all over the world. Symbolic sights – no; multiethnic colour of Paris – yes; prices – the best in the city!

Seeking for family vacation comfort and calm? We can recommend to stay in the 17th or 16th district. Quiet and order are guaranteed, prices are above the average.

The 18th arrondissement of Montmartre is noisy, popular and touristic … Cost of rental apartments is reasonable.

Districts 19 and 20 are distinctive “oases”. These are Paris areas where a tourist is a rare bird. That’s why the question “Have you seen a tourist?” can be answered “What’s this?” :-). Prices are good.

In addition, we can advise to choose accommodation in one of many suburbs of the French capital, though it’s difficult call them outskirts. These are calm and cozy areas with developed infrastructure. Cost of accommodation is similar to that in Paris.

And now, in detail, about how much it is to rent an apartment in Paris.

Studios (usual 1-room flats), as a rule with a small open kitchenette, will cost from 520 Euro per week, 65 – per night, 1000 – per month.

1-bedroom apartments: from 630 per week, 100 – per night, 1300 – per month.

2-bedroom apartments: from 900 per week, 120 – per night, 1800 – per month*.

Of course, there are more spacious apartments. Usually it’s luxurious accommodation and it won’t be correctly to voice any average prices.

We would like to ask you to consider the given prices as approximate. They depend on many factors, including location, interior, quality of furnishings, number of tenants and, of course, financial appetite of the owners. However, be sure that prices for rental flats will not fall below a certain level. At present the trend to rental increasing can be observed.

If you want to rent an apartment in Paris with a view of the Eiffel Tower, be ready to pay extra 20-30% for the housing. Owners love romantic fits of tourists and always try to earn on it:-)

In conclusion we would like to give you a piece of advice: don’t save on small things. Having payed 100 euros more you will receive a lot of bonuses: better location, newer furniture, best devices, better condition of the flat. Keep guided by the following prices:

Studio & 1 BR apartment: from 600 euros/week

2 BR apartment: from 1100 euros/week

3 BR apartment: from 1500 euros/week

* Prices for nights and weeks include utilities, for long-term rentals they are to be payed separately.

In Paris people always pay attention to the place where you live. It’s important which bank of the Seine and specially an area – “arrondissement”.

If a naive visitor asks: “Where is the center here?” A Parisian inhabitant can come in confusion: “What a center?” We have to know that the river divides the city into the right bank (traditionally bourgeois, aristocratic, bureaucratic) and the left one – democratic, bohemian, student.

Remember, there are not apolitical Parisians in the nature. Even thirty years ago almost all residents of the right bank voted for the right politicians, the left – for opposite side. Today spirit and wealth of two banks are more close, but in Paris mythology Seine continues to be a boundary of two worlds.

But… Never ask a Parisian for who he (her) votes, it is simply indecent. If want to know – just watch. For example, a respectable gentleman in a cafe unfolds the newspaper “Liberation” – he is left (votes for socialists). A man in a cheap jacket pulls out his “Le Figaro” – it means he is the right one. People in Paris vote according to traditions. For example, all people of art are the left. Exception – a supporter of invincible order and military discipline – Alain Delon. So, his place is on the right bank of Seine.

Coco Chanel and Christian Dior – the pioneers who turned the tailoring into the high fashion, of course, were not “bourgeois” they had been artists. But now their “homes” and the whole “haute couture” are focused on the right bank at the most expensive in Paris avenue Montaigne, where it’s better not to go a mere mortal. Of course, no one would drive a wealthy person out who visits these boutiques-palaces. But he may feel uncomfortable there in shoes of the last season and with a haircut made a week ago. To be accepted at Dior, Valentino or Harel, you should be not just the rich.

If it does not matter for you – the left bank agrees with you! Subtitle mark of “Yves Saint Laurent” – “Left Bank”. The great couturier Christian Dior gave his young successor Saint Laurent a fire of art, not a bag of money. But it has been so long ago!

Politically active film star Catherine Deneuve lives on the Left Bank in the 6th District on Bonaparte street, and you can meet her in one of famous cafes – “Bonaparte,” ” Les Deux Magots”, “Café de Flore”, “Lipp”. Tourists, students and writers sit close at little tables. Here at Saint-Germain des Pres, where philosopher and writer Jean-Paul Sartre lived, the 6th district goes into the 7th – quiet, respectable and expensive on the left bank. Here there are embassies and the store «Le bon Marche» – seemed to be “cheap”, but one of the most expensive in the city. On du Bac street – the apartments of the President of the Republic of France, not indifferent to all luxury and glamor the great dancer Rudolf Nureyev lived at Quai Voltaire.

When you are asked “where do you live in Paris?”, people mean not the exact address but an “arrondissement”. This is a sketch of your social portrait. Totally there are 20 districts in Paris, and each number is important. The 20th District is in the east of Paris – poor and “color”. It’s not spoken aloud, but an address in the 19th or 20th is a sentence. Nowadays, e-mail saved poor Parisians, who worried about their reputation and career, buying a mailing address in a decent area. But they bought – in 1-9 and from the 14th to the middle of the 17th.

Why to the middle? A half of the 17th district near Place de l’Etoile is a respectable Paris. Another one, where avenue de Clichy with sex-shops leads to Place Pigalle – already not. So, talking about the 17th District you will be asked the question “Where?”. In the “wrong” 17th writer Georges Simenon (Belgian provincial) began his career. As soon as it was possible he had moved to the 4th District on Place des Vosges. To live there is the dream of all provincials, conquering Paris. Very nice, prestigious and very expensive.

The northern 18th arrondissement is also color and poor (politically incorrect, but in Paris it is synonymous). But there is Montmartre in the 18th – a tourist center, what many years ago was bohemian. Today the only attraction of Montmartre is Sacre Coeur church. Before Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, Modigliani lived here, and local cafes brought together almost all famous artists of XIX-XX centuries. Now, Montmartre is just a simulation.

In the central areas near Seine – a full international, here there are children of all nations. Many Parisians who support nationalist Le Pen (his slogan “France for Frenchmen”) live on the island of Saint-Louis – between two banks. Real estate prices here are very-very high, and the “typical natives” are hereditary lawyers and bankers. Local Church of St. Nicholas, where the sermon are in Latin, is favourite for the supporters of ultra right views. Here you’ll find atmosphere of “good old France”.

In the 1st District (the most pompous in Paris)on Rue de Rivoli a classic French photograph Cartier-Bresson lives. Once Russian Empress Catherine II bought here an apartment for her favorite writer Diderot. The philosopher, however, had not had time to move to a new home, staying in the 5th District near Jardin des Plant. The honor of French literature – Descartes and Pascal, Zola and Merimee also lived here. Hemingway, living in Paris, also chose this area. However, it is important to remember that the French capital – the city of moving. People prefer not to buy but rent an apartment in Paris. So, all moved changing the district and the environment hundred times, depending on mood and content of the purse.

There was a time when in the 2nd District Count Cagliostro had performed, Chopin, Liszt and had lived. Now it is a quite usual district of the Exchange and sewing workshops. Liszt and Chopin and his friend George Sand moved to the 9th district – the area of Opera, Dumas also moved from the 2nd. Later Dumas settled in the 17th on Avenue de Villiers.

Parisian salon life has always revived in some areas and faded in others.

But there are the quiet places. Nobody heard that one of famous Parisians lived in the 10th District (East Station) or in the 11th (Republic Square). Both are in the same direction as the 19th and the 20th, but closer to Seine. These districts, as well as the 12th (Gare de Lyon) and the 13th (with Chinese quarter), – those Paris, which may disappoint the expectations of tourists.

Are you trying to sell your home? Whether you’re just about to get started or are already experiencing bumps in the road, good marketing advice will help you out. You want offers from buyers, and you want them fast. Most people don’t want the home selling process to drag on for any longer than it really needs to. That’s why we’re going to help you out by letting you in on some property marketing secrets that actually produce results.

Marketing a property is not the easiest thing to get your head around if you’ve never done it before. It can all seem a little daunting and confusing, but it really doesn’t have to be. Instead, you can embrace the simple things and make the most of the marketing changes that anyone can get right. It’s not as difficult as you might already be imagining it is.

All of the things you need to know about marketing your home in a more effective way in order to receive more bids is laid out below. Read on now if you want to start taking advantage of the knowledge and wisdom that could help you clinch a home sale sooner than you had been expecting.

1. Market Proactively

You have to be proactive if you want to make a sale. You can’t just list your home with an estate agent and then put your feet up. That’s never going to result in the number of offers and the amount of interest you’re looking for. Instead, get out there, hold open house events and encourage people to take an interest in the property you’re trying to sell. In the end, this kind of approach will yield far better results for you as the offers come filtering through.

2. Know What Makes Your Property Unique

Every home has something that makes it stand out from all the others. This applies to your home just as much as any other. But when you’ve been living in a home for a long time, you often get used to it, and its highlights and unique aspects don’t seem as special to you as they once did. So, try to look at your home with fresh eyes. Think about what makes it stand out; what makes it unique. When you do that, you can use those aspects and unique selling points when marketing your home to the house hunting public.

3. Write a Good Ad

The way in which you word the adverts that you’re going to be using to sell your home and market it to the general public matter a lot. If you don’t get the wording right, people won’t even get to the end of the text before switching off, and that’s not what you want to happen at all. Ensure you write an ad that gets to the point and doesn’t waste time waffling on about things that don’t really matter. Cut to the important stuff that people want to know about your home.

4. Offer People a Warm Welcome

Marketing is not something that you only do before you meet potential buyers. It’s something that should carry on right through the process. So, if you want to make sure that you give the right impression and make people feel immediately positive when they arrive at your home, greet them with a warm welcome. This might not sound like much of a big deal, but it can be the difference between good first impressions and bad first impressions of your property.

5. Provide a Property in Great Condition

People always look at the condition of a property before they buy it. Offers aren’t going to be flooding in if your home is in need of massive renovation work and upgrading. People don’t always like to take on big projects that require them to sink a lot of time and money into the home as soon as they’ve bought it. Many people simply can’t afford to do that. And the ones that can afford it often don’t want to carry out such work. So, improve the overall condition of your home before you even start trying to sell it.

6. Emphasise the Light and Brightness of the Property

People like to live in homes that are light and bright. A dark interior can make even a large room feel oppressive and constraining. That’s what you want to avoid, so do what you can to make your home as light and as bright as it possibly can be. It will instantly make your home feel better and more appealing to buyers. They will notice this as soon as they walk through the door, so you want them to be impressed rather than impulsed by what they find. Make the most of the home’s natural light flooding in through the windows. And use LED lights where you need to in order to add extra light to dark corners.

7. Compare and Contrast Agents

Finding the right estate agent to work with you in marketing and selling your home is essential. There are plenty of estate agents out there, but not all of them will be right for you. As a homeowner looking for help with marketing your home, you will have specific things you need and expect from an estate agent. There is no reason to settle for second best when it comes to finding an estate agent. These days, thanks to the internet, it’s easier than ever to contrast and compare all of the options out there.

8. Don’t Forget to Show Off the Outside Space

The outside of your home is just as important as the inside, and that’s something that you should be careful to remember. Many people who try to market their homes focus on the property itself and what it has to offer on the inside. In a way, this is perfectly understandable. But it’s not an adequate way to market your home. You should show off as much of the outside space as possible; make the most of it if you can. By doing that, you will show buyers that there is more to your home.

9. Make Your Space Look Bigger

The size of the space is something that is really going to matter to a lot of people. If you can make the home look as big as it possibly can, you will find it easier to sell the home. People love properties that are large and spacious. So show off your home in the right light if you want those offers to be flying in before long. There are so many things you can do to open up the space and make it look bigger. You can do anything from adding more mirrors to your home to changing the way in which the furniture is arranged within the space.

10. Make£ the Most of Online Options

These days, you shouldn’t simply rely on one way of selling your home. Of course, you will want to use the services of an estate agent, especially if you’re selling a home in a desirable city such as Paris. However, that doesn’t mean you have to stop there. These days, you can market your property online as well. It’s up to you to get out there and market your property, and you don’t have to leave things to your estate agent. That’s the old way of doing things, and you really need to start embracing the new as well.

11. Take Great Photos

Taking photos is an important aspect of this. If you’re going to market your property successfully online, and if you’re going to be doing this alone, you will need to have strong photos to fall back on. People decide whether they even want to visit and look around a home based on what the photos tell them. If they don’t like what they see when looking at the photos, they might decide that your home is not for them straight away. That’s definitely not what you need, so learn how to take good photos and don’t limit the amount you use. After all, you can ever have too many of them.

12. Listen and Learn

You need to keep learning throughout the sale process. As you meet buyers, ask them what they thought of the home, how they found out about it and what their general impressions were. Then, even if they don’t want to make a purchase, you will have still got something out of the whole process, and that has to be a good thing, right? When you listen to what average house hunters have to say, you will learn a lot about your home and how successfully you’re managing to market it. It will definitely help you out going forward in this process.

Marketing your home is not easy, and it’s something that you might struggle with at first. However, if you follow all of the advice laid out in the 12 tips above, you’ll be receiving more offers in no time.