Here’s the complete guide with all the best ways to find your roommate apartment in Strasbourg. We’ll support you—and even better—walk you through the process step by step.
Shared housing has become a real trend and is attracting a growing number of students looking for an apartment, a furnished room, and the experience of living with roommates—often for the first time. It also makes it possible to afford an apartment with more space and comfort, since sharing makes it more accessible.
You can also rent a no-fee roommate apartment in Strasbourg directly from private owners like us, without going through a real estate agency.
It’s a great option—so let’s see how to find your perfect cozy nest.
What type of place?
To start, I’d recommend first defining the “type of apartment” you’re looking for. For a roommate setup to work, it needs enough space and a minimum number of bedrooms—usually 2 for two roommates, but it can go up to a 5–6 room apartment with multiple bedrooms, and roommates can be male, female, or mixed.
So the first step is to target the kind of apartment you want: number of bedrooms, how many roommates, and whether it’s all-female, all-male, or mixed. The vibe won’t be the same in an all-girls apartment as in an all-guys one, and a mixed setup can be a great compromise.
When it comes to size, you really need a clear idea of what fits you. Ending up in a large 5–6 person apartment chosen randomly would obviously be a bad option—especially if you feel better in a smaller group, like 2 or at most 3 people.
Define your criteria
Even though many roommate apartments are decently equipped today, it’s still useful to set your priorities. In the room you’ll be renting, is a large bed a must, or is a smaller one fine? Wardrobe size, a bookshelf or not, a private bathroom, the type of internet access—especially if you need high speed for online classes—an equipped kitchen, but with what exactly? Do you need an oven? Is a washing machine essential? A bright room, etc.
It’s best to review your priorities so you have them in mind during visits and when making your final choice.
Of course, your housing budget will be a deciding factor. But sometimes you can find a well-located, well-equipped room for almost the same price. And sometimes paying a bit more for a furnished room can actually be more cost-effective overall. By the way, I don’t recommend targeting only the cheapest roommate apartments—you may be disappointed during visits, waste time, and you’re also more exposed to potential scams.
Be careful: if you focus on cheap roommate listings on sites like Le Bon Coin, you may run into fake ads designed to collect your security deposit or reservation payment for apartments that don’t actually exist. Stay cautious.
Location
Another key criterion for your room: location, location, location.
If you go to university every morning and you’re in the neighborhood right next door, it’s a 5-minute walk—done, no stress!
But if you need to drive, take the train, tram, bus, or bike 10–15–20 minutes (or more) from a far-away area, that’s a different story—and daily stress can quickly add up. It’s tiring, so paying a few extra euros for a furnished room but being right next to campus might be the winning move to make your year a success!
Make your shortlist
If you’ve done the previous steps, you already have a clearer idea of what you’re looking for—and it will save you from wasting time browsing listings blindly, calling and visiting anything anywhere.
Tip: make a list of your priorities—your preferred neighborhood, your must-haves and nice-to-haves for the apartment or your furnished room. You’ll be better prepared to shortlist apartments and select the listings that really match you.
Write these details down somewhere—phone, tablet, notebook, whatever works—but make sure you can refer to them if needed. It also looks serious and creates a good impression, so it’s all positive.
Know how to introduce yourself
To rent your new place, be ready to introduce yourself quickly: your profile, who you are, what you study, which business school, university, or other program you’re in, and how long you plan to stay. You can do this verbally or in writing (handy during visits with owners or with the roommates already living there).
Don’t forget that owners and roommates will need to approve your profile—and approve you personally—after a meeting or sometimes a short exchange. So you need to inspire trust, be prepared, know how to present yourself, and know what to say if you want to join the apartment and get your spot. It takes preparation!
Where to find a roommate apartment?
This is actually the easiest part: today you can find almost everything online. With
a Google search for roommate apartments or rooms for rent, you’ll quickly find what you need across all the available websites and listings.
To avoid unpleasant surprises with questionable platforms, you can use
rating services like Trustpilot to get a better sense of reliability.
Here are a few simple tips and the main websites we recommend:
– Le Bon Coin
The must-use, free website Le Bon Coin. You can search in “Real Estate” under the “Roommates” category, which is made for that, with a wide variety of listings—sometimes at low prices. Simple and effective.
P.S.: be careful—scam attempts are reported on Le Bon Coin, especially if you target very cheap roommate listings that turn out to be fake ads. Stay cautious!
– La Carte des Colocs
Another free must-have. Sign up online on La Carte des Colocs by filling out your profile, and you’ll get access to all available listings.
– Studapart
A growing platform that also offers roommate apartments, although it tends to be more focused on business schools through partnerships.
– Appartager
Another well-known website—Appartager—that you can also try.
– Social networks like Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and others, with dedicated groups/pages for each city or region you’re interested in.
Conclusion
I don’t necessarily recommend using every site, because you may end up spending too much time on your screen. Remember: your priority is to find your roommate apartment. That means calling, talking with owners and the roommates already living there, and visiting apartments in person.
So to keep it short: happy hunting—and I hope these tips helped you see things more clearly!
The LAS Team
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Housing assistance for your roommate apartment
Every year, thousands of students leave their family home to become independent and move into their first place. However, rent remains a major concern for most of you.
With limited financial resources, students are often on a tight budget, frequently looking for an affordable roommate apartment, and are therefore especially concerned about financial assistance.
Fortunately, to help with this expense, you can apply for housing assistance through the Caisse d’Allocations Familiales (CAF).
CAF may provide either Housing Allowance (ALS) or APL (personalized housing assistance).
CAF housing assistance is designed for you!
You may be able to receive financial support by choosing a roommate apartment in Strasbourg with APL. Our rentals are generally eligible.
The first type of benefit (ALS) is reserved for social housing such as CROUS university residences. The second type (APL) is intended for student apartments or rooms rented from a private owner.
Both types of assistance can provide a monthly benefit to help pay your rent.
In recent years, CAF services have become fully digital, making the process easier with online access. You can build your application online by scanning the requested documents and sending them in just a few clicks. Ideal for avoiding hours of waiting at your local CAF office!
In our apartments, students who apply for assistance generally receive it—of course depending on the household income they are attached to.
In addition to these benefits, you can also apply for a student scholarship or a student loan depending on your situation.
Roommates: Why and How?
Overview
Have you ever wondered how so many people move to big cities and can still afford an active, exciting life? How they can quickly make new friends without knowing anyone locally? How they can afford to explore everything their new city has to offer? Well, the answer is living with roommates.
Living with roommates has become one of the most popular lifestyle choices—and for good reason. Not only can you save money on rent by renting directly from a private owner, but you also benefit from the social advantages of shared living. For most people, it’s more than just affordable housing—it’s a lifestyle choice.
What should I know?
Whether you’re considering roommates for the first time or you’re already experienced, there are many things you should know before renting a room. The idea of living with strangers can feel intimidating to anyone, so to help you, we’ve put together useful beginner-friendly information to get you started.
What is a roommate apartment?
In short, a roommate apartment is a situation where two or more people live together in the same apartment. Everyone has their own bedroom, but the other rooms—like the living room, kitchen, dining area, bathroom, etc.—are shared. You may also hear the term “cohabitation,” which often refers to sharing a house rather than an apartment, but “roommates” is often used for many types of shared housing.
A person living in a roommate apartment is usually called a roommate. Some listings use the word “roommates” but actually refer to people sharing the same bedroom or to subletting. It’s best to double-check this when you see roommate listings.
Why live with roommates?
Roommates make it possible for almost anyone to live comfortably in a good location without paying excessive prices. It’s now very common in most major cities around the world—like Paris, London, Berlin, New York, etc.—where buying or renting real estate is significantly more expensive than in mid-sized cities.
By sharing the extra rooms in an apartment rented from a private owner—like the living room, kitchen, etc.—you effectively split the overall cost, which means you’ll have more money to enjoy everything your new city has to offer and keep your housing budget lower.
The social side of roommates is another major benefit for many people. Moving to a new city—whether to study or for a new job—can feel lonely if you don’t already know people there.
Living with roommates helps you meet new people, discover new cultures, and make new friends. There are countless stories of people moving in together and becoming lifelong friends.
The benefits of roommates
You need a place to live, but you may not spend that much time there. So why pay more than necessary each month for a place where you mostly store your clothes, sleep, and take a shower?
As a roommate, you’ll share the cost of the apartment with others, which lowers your rent and leaves you more money to spend on living better.
Not only will your monthly expenses be lower, but you’ll also usually pay less upfront in the form of a security deposit, which makes renting a room easier than renting an entire apartment.
And of course, utilities are generally cheaper when you share costs with roommates.
Roommates: for who?
Roommates can work for almost anyone, but it’s important to consider who you’ll be sharing with and how you’ll adapt to living with them. For example, if you’re a student, you’ll probably have a different lifestyle than an older professional. To avoid conflict, it can be better to find a roommate apartment reserved for students.
It’s completely normal to have an interview when joining a roommate apartment, usually with everyone who currently lives there. Some roommates become like family, so they want to make sure they’ll get along with the person they’re bringing in.
Students
It can be more cost-effective to live with roommates than alone in a studio, and many student neighborhoods have apartments designed for shared living.
Young professionals
A new job can often mean a new city and a new life. Living with other young professionals who are in the same situation is a great way to meet new people from different backgrounds.
Over 40
Roommates aren’t just for younger people. In fact, statistics show that the number of roommates aged 45–54 increased by 300% in five years.
Couples
Just because you’re a couple doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Many roommate apartments welcome couples, and it’s a great way to spend time with other people.
Roommates and social connection
If you’re new to a city, or if you don’t already have an established friend network, living with roommates gives you an instant connection and helps you plug into city life.
Of course, not everyone becomes close with all their roommates—but many do, and stay friends for years, sometimes for life.
Plus, even if you already have a social life, you may not want to come home to an empty, silent apartment. With roommates, you have people to share problems with, exchange news, recipes, fun outings, and the latest movies…
And ultimately, if you need a bit of privacy, you still have your own bedroom where you can retreat.
Sharing as a lifestyle choice
In the past, shared living was mostly considered by students and young people fresh out of university. Today, the world has changed, and professionals over forty are also happy to rent an apartment together with roommates.
Looking further ahead, taking on debt to buy or renting an apartment alone may not be the most reasonable lifestyle choice. More and more people choose to share resources—from carpooling to work—so why not housing?
Now that you know everything about roommates, don’t hesitate—give it a try.
It’s simple and free: enter your email to submit your request online: