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What is Colonies?
Colonies is a European housing platform that offers furnished apartments, flatshares, and coliving residences:
Why does Colonies exist?
In many European cities, renting an apartment can be frustrating and stressful: limited supply, heavy paperwork, complex admins & bills.
Colonies was created to reduce this friction, offering:
Simple and 100% online booking
Furnished apartments with sustainable design
Transparent pricing, services included (water, electricity, wi-fi...)
What types of housing does Colonies offer?
We operate various housing formats for all resident needs:
Coliving residences: Purpose-designed buildings with private bedrooms or studios and shared spaces like kitchens and lounges
Managed flatshares: Furnished shared apartments with private bedrooms, professionally managed under a single contract
Private apartments: Independent furnished apartments, for full privacy while maintaining simplified rental conditions
Who is Colonies for?
Colonies is primarily designed for:
Students
Young professionals
Expats and international residents
…and just about anyone else too!
It is especially relevant for residents seeking:
Housing in a new city
Flexible lease durations
All-inclusive monthly rent
English-friendly or international rental processes
Where does Colonies operate?
Colonies has a network of over 70 cities across Europe, offering flexible housing solutions close to shops and transport.
In France:
Paris and Île-de-France: complete coverage of the Paris region
Major French cities: Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lyon, and other major cities
Internationally, presence in major European cities, including:
Madrid (Spain)
Berlin (Germany)
Basel (Switzerland)
Brussels (Belgium)
Antwerp (Belgium)
New cities are regularly added to the Colonies network, ensuring more choice and flexibility to support tenants' life projects across Europe.
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How does pricing work?
Colonies generally offers all-inclusive monthly rent, which can include:
Furnished accommodation
Utilities (water, electricity, heating)
Internet
Building services and maintenance
Access to shared spaces
Indicative monthly prices vary by city, housing type, and unit size:
Paris & Île-de-France: roughly €700 to €1,500+
Other French cities: roughly €500 to €1,500+
Other European cities: prices vary from location and type of apartment
Exact prices depend on the specific residence and associated private space.
How is Colonies different from traditional renting?
Compared to a classic private rental, Colonies typically offers:
Furnished apartments with sustainable design, instead of empty units
One monthly payment instead of multiple bills
More flexible lease formats
A centralized, digital tenant experience
Colonies focuses on medium- to long-term living, not short-term stays
Is Colonies a real estate agency?
No. Colonies is not a traditional real estate agency.
Beyond listing apartments, Colonies operates and manages residential assets, either directly or in partnership with property owners and institutional investors. Leasing, operations, and resident services are handled internally.
Colonies : in short
Colonies provides managed, furnished housing across major European cities, designed to make renting simpler and more predictable for people who value flexibility, clarity, and professional management.