Finding An Apartment In Paris in 2 weeks | Tips from an Expat

Finding an apartment in Paris can be one of the most challenging tasks you'll ever face, especially as an expat. In this video, I share my personal journey and 17 essential tips to help you find your ideal Parisian home in just two weeks! From the best apps and websites to preparation and tricks, I've got you covered. Whether you're new to the city or just looking for a better place, these tips will simplify your Paris apartment search.

I've lived in 10 apartments over 7.5 years in France, with 5 of them in Paris. With high demand and confusing processes, navigating the Paris rental market can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. But don't worry, I'm here to guide you through it!

0:00 - Intro: Finding An Apartment in Paris

Preparation Before Your Search
1:06 - Filter on rent and location
1:36 - Must haves and nice to haves
2:01 - Collect all Documents

Apps and Websites
3:17 - Get jinka
4:10 - PAP
4:30 - Se Loger
4:48 - Le BonCoin
5:27 - Carte des Colocs
5:51 - Facebook groups / Marketplace
6:34 - Lodgis

Final Tips
7:16 - Inbound leads
7:44 - Act on new listings
8:18 - What coming late costs you
8:59 - Ask for help
9:18 - Ask a lot of questions
9:36 - Visit Anyway
10:08 - Get a guarantor

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