Université de Toulouse publishes indicative Crous rents of €262 to €268 a month for a room of about 9 square metres and €318 to €422 for a studio of 16 to 18 square metres, but its international contingent is limited and was full for the first semester of 2026-27. This guide sets out those figures, the deadlines, the guarantee rules and a housing-benefit change for non-EU students.
Details come from the Université de Toulouse housing page (revised 5 October 2026), Service-Public and LocService, checked on 21 October 2026. Confirm everything for your intake before you pay.
Crous housing through the university
| Item | What the university says |
|---|---|
| Who gets priority | Erasmus+ students, exchange students, Master 2 students and doctoral students on first arrival. Licence and Master 1 students cannot use the contingent |
| Status | The contingent is full, and Master 2 free movers cannot be accepted for the first semester of 2026-27 |
| How to apply | Through the university’s housing service, not the Crous directly, with ID and a certificate of enrolment or invitation letter. You also need an INE number |
| Deadlines | 10 April for a September arrival. For the second semester, at least one and a half months before arrival |
| Monthly rent, indicative | Room of about 9 m²: €262 to €268. Studio of 16 to 18 m²: €318 to €422 |
| Stay | Maximum one academic year, leaving by 31 August unless renewal is authorised |
The university says a Crous place, or the type of room, is not guaranteed, that it has no emergency housing and that it is not responsible for the independent platforms it lists. Bed linen, towels and kitchen utensils are not provided. A deposit is required even for Crous housing.
Private rentals and costs
- University estimate (2025): about €1,200 to settle in on arrival, then rent from €500 a month.
- Market signal: LocService (9 June 2026) says average studio rents are close to €560 in Toulouse and Montpellier, and gives Toulouse a rise of 7 percent. It gives no Toulouse-only euro figure.
- Deposit: one or two months’ rent, paid once.
- Insurance: mandatory before you move in, about €4 a month on average according to the university.
- Guarantee: Visale is free but not open to students over 30. Private guarantee services cost at least €200 a year. The Service-Public page also notes that students’ Visale-covered rent is capped at €840 a month in communes of more than 100,000 inhabitants.
The university advises starting at least two months before arrival, earlier for September. For the 2026-27 Crous process, Service-Public says international students cannot apply in the main phase and can apply from 7 July in the complementary phase, with a €70 rent advance deducted from the first rent.
Housing benefit has changed
From 1 July 2026, students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland no longer receive APL unless they hold a social-criteria scholarship. Working students, apprentices, refugees, stateless students and spouses of non-EU students may still qualify. The university adds that no aid is paid for your first month and that processing takes one to three months, so file as soon as you arrive.
Crous room or private rental?
| Question | Crous (via the university) | Private rental |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | €262 to €422 indicative | From €500 (university 2025 estimate), studios close to €560 (LocService) |
| Access | Limited contingent, full for semester 1 of 2026-27 | Open market, tense from August to October |
| Upfront | Deposit, plus furnishing budget | Deposit of one or two months, plus about €1,200 to settle in |
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed individual residences, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. Be wary of rents far below the area’s level, listings that ask for a money transfer, and anyone who asks for payment before a viewing. For other French cities, see our guides to Bordeaux, Lyon and Paris, or browse all student accommodation in France.
FAQs about student accommodation in Toulouse
How much is a Crous room in Toulouse?
The university quotes €262 to €268 a month for a room of about 9 square metres and €318 to €422 for a studio, as indicative figures.
Can Licence and Master 1 students use the Crous contingent?
No. The university’s contingent is for Erasmus+, exchange, Master 2 and first-arrival doctoral students.
When should I apply?
By 10 April for a September arrival, through the university housing service rather than the Crous.
Do I need a guarantor?
Yes. Visale is free for students under 30, or you can pay for a private guarantee from about €200 a year.
Sources
- Université de Toulouse: housing for international students
- Service-Public: Crous student housing, 2026-2027
- Service-Public: Visale guarantee
- Service-Public: housing benefit changes, 1 July 2026
- LocService: Occitanie student housing 2026
All checked 21 October 2026.
