How to *actually* find an apartment to rent in Paris without getting scammed | tips + sites to use

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): https://garantme.fr
- Garant Visale (government-sponsored garant): https://visale.fr

🔗 WEBSITES FOR FINDING AN APARTMENT:

- Studapart (for student housing): https://studapart.com
- Gens de Confiance (need at least 2 referrals): https://gensdeconfiance.com
- Se Loger (good for long-term rentals): https://seloger.com
- Leboncoin (similar to Craigslist): https://leboncoin.fr
- La Carte de Colocs (best for finding roommates/rooms to rent): https://lacartedecolocs.com
- Paris Stay/Paris Attitude (good for short-term stays, can be a bit pricey $$): https://paristay.com / https://parisattitude.com

FACEBOOK GROUPS:
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/apartmentsinparis/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParisAppartementChambreColocationHousinginParis/
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