How to *actually* find an apartment to rent in Paris without getting scammed | tips + sites to use
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- In this video, I will give you a step-by-step breakdown on how to rent an apartment in Paris, tips for renting as a foreigner, documents you will need, websites you can use to find apartments, and common scams to watch out for!
Apartment hunting can be stressful (especially in Paris!) so I put together this video with some helpful information to know if you are planning on renting here.
* D I S C L A I M E R *
It is very important to always be vigilant and be on the look out for scams, as there are A LOT OF SCAMMERS when it comes to renting in France, more specifically in Paris. DO NOT send any potential landlord any money, personal information (ID/passport/visa) etc before meeting them in person and physically seeing the property. If a potential "landlord" tells you that they are out of town on vacation and that they have already returned to the city many times to show the property, and due to this you have to give them your name, passport/visa info, and personal information to "make an appointment" - don't send them any information. This is a common rental scam here in Paris.
If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
Happy apartment hunting! x
/// Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
0:34 - When to start looking for an apartment?
1:18 - What to know BEFORE you start searching
2:41- What kind of apartment do you want? (Location, size, price)
6:03 - What documents do I need?
8:08- What if I don’t have a guarantor?
9:06 - Best websites for finding apartments
12:28 - How to contact potential landlords
14:10 - I found an apartment I like.. what’s next?
16:32 - What to know when signing the lease?
18:06 - How to avoid getting scammed?
20:58 - Final tips for apartment hunting in Paris
🧾 HELPFUL RESOURCES:
- Garant Me (private company that can be your garant): garantme.fr
- Garant Visale (government-sponsored garant): visale.fr
🔗 WEBSITES FOR FINDING AN APARTMENT:
- Studapart (for student housing): studapart.com
- Gens de Confiance (need at least 2 referrals): gensdeconfiance.com
- Se Loger (good for long-term rentals): seloger.com
- Leboncoin (similar to Craigslist): leboncoin.fr
- La Carte de Colocs (best for finding roommates/rooms to rent): lacartedecolocs.com
- Paris Stay/Paris Attitude (good for short-term stays, can be a bit pricey $$): paristay.com / parisattitude.com
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- / apartmentsinparis
- / parisappartementchambr...
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Great and useful information! Thank you very much!
Really nice advices gurl! Im so tired with all the scammers on facebook
This was so helpful!!! Thank you so much! You broke everything down perfectly!
Very useful video Tiana!
Excellent information and well explained. Thank you!
Thank you 🙏🏽this was so helpful, I took lots of notes 📝
I cannot say how helpful this video is. Shared this immediately.❤
Glad I could help! xo
Great video, thank you!
Great tips!
This video was very helpful. Thank you. I am moving to Paris from Chicago in late May, I will probably have a few questions if you don't mind...
Thank you!!
How does this not have more views
beauty queen!!
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This war very helpful
I'm glad it helped!
Thank you so much from India
This video what's great! What do you film on?
Thank you! I use a Sony a5100 and 16mm lens
Thank you very much!!
Hi HI! Jinka is a bit difficult to use as I cannot find a language toggle. Is there a way to change the language?
What agencies would you recommend??
Thanks for your video. Question: Do prefer living in Paris or in Nice, and why?
It's hard to say :') I prefer Nice for the weather, the beach, the slower pace of life, the proximity to Spain/Italy etc - but Paris has more events and things to do, it's more diverse, and all the jobs are here
What an airbnb for 6 months just to get there, then look for housing?What are the agency you can go through?
I mean I agree with whatever you said? How do I apply for a visa without accommodation?? Because I am coming on vls-ts for 6 month internship and they require contact of accommodation for long stay visa application in India.
So if we shouldn't look for an apartment since we're not in the city, what are ve gonna do if we came to the city and have nowhere to stay?
Airbnb or hotel for the first few weeks til you find something
Bonne chance et succès continu Bonne chance et succès Super vidéo 👍👍
Merci beaucoup! 💗💗
Do you have any advice for people looking for a short-term lease? I'm moving to Paris for 6 months but can't seem to find anyone willing to rent to me for less than a year...
honestly i wouldn't even mention that you're planning to stay only 6 months - legally they have to let you out of your lease as long as you give them accurate notice (1 month notice for a furnished apartment, 3 months noticed for an unfurnished apartment)
do u know anything about the website Morning Croissant? its a real estate rental website, but idk if its reliable, i have to put. my credit card info (bc its all done online) but yeah im not sure. any advice? !!!!!!URGENT!!!!!!
When would you reveal your ID to potential landlords? Leboncoin advises you to upload your ID but isn't that sensitive information?
Would student housing allow pets? I have 3 cats
So when moving there should I rent an Airbnb to start with?
i have the same question
If you have the money than yes, I would recommend renting an Airbnb for 2-3 weeks just to give yourself enough time to search for an apartment without feeling pressured to choose the first one you find
what is the average cost of utilities and things?
On average I'd say $150-160 depending on size of your apartment, location, etc. It's also higher in the winter due to having to run the heater often so if you have a bigger place it can easily get pretty expensive
should they give me the keys after signing and paying the deposit or should I sign they give the keys and then I pay the deposit?
Typically they will give you the keys last after signing and paying the deposit
So I'm currently in College and I wait tables. I really want to take my classes online and rent an apartment for three months overseas and just complete my classes overseas. I ideally would like to find a three month lease and just pay for the classes upfront. Does this sound insnae?
Not insane at all, it’s definitely doable! In that case though I’d probably search for a long-term Airbnb instead for the 3 months - most apartment landlords here will require you to have a visa/be a resident here to rent from them
Anything you know about CAF?
Yes, it's easy to apply for! I'll do a separate video on that
Is deposit taken trhough bank or in cash ?
Bank transfer
is it difficult to find a place that accepts pets? i have two cats
nope! most people have cats here and landlords here can't deny you a place because you have pets
@@WhereTianaTravels that’s so wonderful to know - thank you!!
hi sister
hi queenie
Hello guys i looking for rent a house for me and my husband
Hey are there any realtors in Paris you recommend? Don’t think I spelled that correct
I don't have any to recommend as I personally haven't used any here, I've found all my apartments through FB groups and the sites i mentioned
Paris attitude sucks
can i have any apartments. some body help me .please i need to response. 🥲🥲
as long as you have money LOL
@@nixulescu9399I have money, but no garant, so no appartment. The garant ls king.