Student housing in Paris-Saclay: Expert guide 2026

Summary of key points:

• Best neighborhoods: Palaiseau (proximity IP Paris), Massy (transport hub), Gif-sur-Yvette (CentraleSupélec).

• Rent 2026: From €750 all included.

• Colonies Asset: Reservation 100% digital and move-in fast in 48h.

The search for a student housing in Paris-Saclay in 2026 must not be a factor of stress, but an opportunity to insert oneself in one of the eight largest poles of innovation in the world. With more than 65,000 students, the plateau is a complex ecosystem. Colonies proposes a detailed analysis to choose your habitation according to your school and your budget, with a fast reservation.

1. Palaiseau: The academic and urban epicenter Palaiseau is the most strategic city for the students of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (École Polytechnique, ENSTA, ENSAE, Télécom Paris).

• École Polytechnique District: At less than 10 minutes by foot from the amphitheaters.

• Accessibility: Massy-Palaiseau station (RER B and C). Journey towards Paris center in 20 minutes.

• The Colonies advice: Our offers in coliving favor immediate integration.

2. Massy: The ultra-connected hub of Southern Parisian Massy offers the best availability of services. With its TGV station and its two RER lines, it is the ideal choice for students in work-study in Paris. The stock of housings there is more vast, offering often a better ratio price/surface than on the plateau itself.

3. Gif-sur-Yvette and the Moulon district This sector is the fief of CentraleSupélec and of the ENS Paris-Saclay.

• Local transports: Bus lines 91.06 and 91.10 with frequencies of 4 to 8 minutes.

• Flexibility: The flexibility of Colonies and the absence of physical visit are major advantages for international students.

4. Analysis of costs and aids in 2026

• Budget All-inclusive: A Colonies rent from €750 includes wifi, insurance, electricity and cleaning.

• Aids: The APL (€100-€200) and the Visale guarantee facilitate greatly the signature of the lease in 2026.

5. Why Colonies is your partner of trust? Our approach 100% digital is a proof of empathy. Thanks to virtual visits HD, you project yourself without travel costs. Our dedicated team ensures the maintenance and the animation of your community.

6. Testimonials of students

• Marie, student at CentraleSupélec: "Thanks to the flexibility of Colonies, I could find a housing fast without having to move."

• Ahmed, international student at ENS Paris-Saclay: "As a foreign student, the possibility to reserve a housing online and to move in in 48 hours was a real asset."

7. Practical advices for the housing search

• Anticipate your steps: It is advised to start your searches from the month of June for the next start of term (source: ens-paris-saclay.fr).

• Use dedicated platforms: Sites like https://www.livecolonies.com/ allow to consult offers in real time.

• Verify your eligibility for aids: Devices like APL or the Visale guarantee can lighten your budget (source: universite-paris-saclay.fr).

• Consider coliving: Solutions like those proposed in our residence Athena in Paris-Saclay offer services all included from €750 and favor social integration.

FAQ: Optimize your installation in Paris-Saclay with Colonies

1. What is the average rent for a student housing in Paris-Saclay in 2026? The average budget is situated between €750 and €980 per month. At Colonies, our rates are all included.

2. What are the transport solutions from Colonies residences? Access to campuses is done in less than 15 minutes via RER B or the buses of the plateau. The coming arrival of line 18 of Grand Paris Express will reinforce this connectivity from this year.

3. How to guarantee a fast move-in for the start of term? Colonies allows to validate your housing in a few clicks via an electronic signature.