How much does a shared flat cost in Le Havre?

The cost of rooms in shared flats averages around €340 per month, although it can be between €280 and €1,000 per month.

Where to look for shared flats in Le Havre?

Do it in the Erasmus Play comparator, where you can view the availability of shared and verified flats in Le Havre, filtering between the different characteristics that are important to you.

What are the advantages of sharing a flat in Le Havre?

One of the most significant advantages is that you will be able to save on the rental cost and invest that extra money in experiences and trips that enrich your exchange. Another advantage is that it will make Erasmus more fun, sharing the day-to-day with other young people.

What should I take into account when entering a shared flat in Le Havre?

You have to keep in mind that living together is not easy, especially if those who live in the apartment are of different nationalities and have different lifestyles. That is why they must leave the basic rules of the apartment settled, to avoid discussions and misunderstandings.

How to choose ideal roommates in Le Havre?

The best thing would be for everyone to have different nationalities, and to live together in a multicultural environment. And, if any of your roommates is French, take the opportunity to practice and learn more of the language.

Flatshare in Le Havre

Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Le Havre


Private rooms Le Havre	131	445/month
Residences Le Havre	3	516/month
Studios Le Havre	1	1050/month
Apartments Le Havre	57	518/month

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Previous students at the University of Le Havre in Normandy recommend that you live in a shared flat. They assure that the atmosphere in the city is quite calm, especially compared to other French cities such as Bordeaux, Rennes or Nantes, but living with roommates makes the experience more fun. Surely they will become part of your "Erasmus family" in the city, sharing fun moments inside and outside the flat.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Le Havre

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Have you still not decided if it is better to share a flat with other students? To help you choose, we will inform you of some of the most relevant advantages and disadvantages of this type of accommodation:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Le Havre

You can search for spare rooms both in private shared flats and in flats that are part of residences for students.
The rooms can have private bathrooms, which is a plus if you want a bit of privacy in that regard.
If one of your roommates is French, take the opportunity to practice the language as much as you can and immerse yourself in the local culture!

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Le Havre

The average minimum temperature in winter is slightly above 0ºC, so you will have to reach an agreement on the use of heating with your flatmates.
The only space that you are going to have completely for yourself is going to be your room (This is why you must decorate it and make it cosy).

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Le Havre

The apps for Erasmus+ that you can download put at your disposal a large amount of relevant information for your exchange in this French city. These data not only refer to procedures and paperwork at the university but also life in the city. For example, a large part of the young internationals who have already been on an exchange in Le Havre say that it is convenient for you to know a little French before arriving in the city, so you can quickly immerse yourself in the local culture and communicate with the locals from the beginning.

How to meet people in Le Havre

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Your exchange experience will have a lot to do with the people you meet there, who are the ones you are going to spend your time with and who are going to make everything more fun. First, we recommend that you befriend your flatmates, with whom you are going to spend a lot of time at home. Secondly, we tell you about other options that you can consider to meet people in the French city:

Student associations in Le Havre

The Erasmus Student Network has a program called "Mon Buddy @Le Havre" in which international students are paired with local students who assist them upon arrival and help them with various aspects of the university and the city.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Le Havre

There are several groups you can join, many of them divided according to the academic year. You just have to find the one that corresponds to the season in which you are going to be there. You can also join the so-called "Le Havre Erasmus Fun", an association that organizes numerous economic plans for Erasmus students.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Le Havre

In the different Facebook groups, you will find links to WhatsApp groups. Join to be in more direct contact with other students and propose the plans you want to do in the city, whether it's going for a picnic on the beach on a nice day or doing a city tour.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Le Havre

Keep in mind these tips related to living in shared flats in this French city:

Remember that the French government offers, in some cases, the accommodation subsidy called CAF. Find out if yours meets the requirements to apply to it.
You will surely find a flat with a convenient location for you, depending on where the university campus is. Some neighbourhoods most chosen by young people to live in are the city centre, Anatole France Danton, Ste Marie-St Leon and Caucriauville.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Le Havre

How much does a shared flat cost in Le Havre?
The cost of rooms in shared flats averages around €340 per month, although it can be between €280 and €1,000 per month.
Where to look for shared flats in Le Havre?
Do it in the Erasmus Play comparator, where you can view the availability of shared and verified flats in Le Havre, filtering between the different characteristics that are important to you.
What are the advantages of sharing a flat in Le Havre?
One of the most significant advantages is that you will be able to save on the rental cost and invest that extra money in experiences and trips that enrich your exchange. Another advantage is that it will make Erasmus more fun, sharing the day-to-day with other young people.
What should I take into account when entering a shared flat in Le Havre?
You have to keep in mind that living together is not easy, especially if those who live in the apartment are of different nationalities and have different lifestyles. That is why they must leave the basic rules of the apartment settled, to avoid discussions and misunderstandings.
How to choose ideal roommates in Le Havre?
The best thing would be for everyone to have different nationalities, and to live together in a multicultural environment. And, if any of your roommates is French, take the opportunity to practice and learn more of the language.