Accomodation in Nice
Bonjour à tous!
I'm a student from India who got accepted into Centrale Méditerranée in Nice as part of the Digital Tech Year program of 2026-27, and I had some queries regarding the booking of accommodation and what to avoid, since it's been a huge burden on my head ever since I got my admission letter.
Is Studapart a good platform to look for accommodations, or should I search for one on other platforms like Se Loger or Studea Nexity?
Can security deposits be paid in installments or should it be paid all at once? Cuz some of the listings have massive security deposits which I can't afford all at once despite having affordable rent.
How is the Tram system in Nice? My school is just a few minutes of walking away from Tram Line 3, but most accomodations are in La Madeleine, Vernier, Thiers, basically the East of Nice, while my school is in Avenue Simone Veil.
Accommodations right now on Studapart are getting booked quickly, and my date of entry is somewhere around the end of August, which a lot of landlords aren't willing to accept. Will there be more listings later on?
Please do let me know. I need to get my accommodation sorted out especially since I need proof of residence to apply for my student visa, which could take some time to receive. Thank you!