Housing Fall 2023, Spring 2024
Paris, France
We can’t wait to welcome you to Paris! We know you’re excited to get out and start exploring, but at the end of long days, you’ll want a cozy place to study, socialize, rest, and relax.
API’s housing options have been curated with you in mind. We offer housing that has been Visited & Verified™ by API, with a focus on student comfort, safety, and location. Check out all available housing options below.
Premium Apartment
Apartment
Premium Student Dorm
Student Dorm
Local Host
Premium Apartment in Central Paris
*All images shown are for illustration only. Actual booked units may vary.
Enjoy apartment life, but with an added level of comfort. While all apartments in a historic city like Paris are unique, expect elevated amenities, modern design, increased privacy, or a killer location. Study and relax in your shared or private room, cook your own meals in your modern kitchen, and unwind with your roommates in thoughtfully designed common spaces.
Share a bedroom or opt for a bit more privacy in a single room (for an upgrade fee), among 2-6 roommates. Though you will live with other students, your neighbors will likely be locals.
This option requires an additional charge, which will be added to your total program cost.
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Why you’ll love living in a premium apartment:
- Beautifully designed spaces with stylish décor and premium amenities like renovated kitchens and bathrooms and in-unit washing machines
- Enjoy building a community with your API roommates
- Live with all the comforts of home, from cozy living spaces to a fully equipped kitchen.
- Located in trendy, Parisian neighborhoods, with plenty of culture and excitement right outside your door
- Public transit nearby for easy access to the rest of the city
Other inclusions: All apartments come fully furnished and include everything you’ll need to enjoy your time abroad.
- Kitchen essentials
- Bedding essentials
- Internet
- Utilities
What to expect:
- Elevated design and modern appliances
- Private or shared bathroom
- Shared, modern kitchen
- Bedrooms with 1-2 students
- Apartments with 2-8 students
- In-unit laundry
- Commute to class by metro or by foot
Classic Apartment in Central Paris
*All images shown are for illustration only. Actual booked units may vary.
Live like a local in a historic apartment in central Paris. Study and relax in your shared or private room, cook your own meals, and hang out with your roommates in comfy common spaces. Explore the city, discover local hot spots, and use public transportation to travel to and from campus in the same style as your Parisian student peers!
Share a bedroom or opt for a bit more privacy in a single room (for an upgrade fee). Though you will live with other students, your neighbors will be locals.
This option includes all the essentials for a safe and comfortable journey abroad. Shared rooms are included in the program price or upgrade to a private room for an additional fee.
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Why you’ll love living in an apartment:
- Enjoy building a community with your API roommates
- Great for students who want a little bit more freedom and independence
- Live with all the comforts of home, from a cozy living space to a fully equipped kitchen
- Live in a central location with a short walk to a metro station, making it easy to explore the city and beyond
What’s included: All apartments come fully furnished and include everything you’ll need to enjoy your time abroad.
- Kitchen essentials
- Bedding essentials
- Internet
- Utilities
What to expect:
- All the basics you need to be comfortable
- Expect some quirks that come with living in a historic building; savor the beauty and unique design
- Shared bathrooms (4 students max per bathroom)
- Shared kitchen
- Bedrooms with 1-2 students
- Apartments with 4-8 students
- Pay per load laundry in building or nearby
- Commute to class by metro
Premium Private Studio in a Student Residence
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This modern studio, located in a student-only building in central Paris, is the perfect spot to study, relax, and live your best life! You’ll have your own kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, and study space. Plus, you’ll be surrounded by American, International, and Parisian students, giving you the opportunity to build new relationships and create lifelong memories. With convenient public transit nearby, you’ll have easy access to your university and other neighborhoods, making it the perfect location to explore and enjoy everything the city has to offer!
This option requires an additional charge, which will be added to your total program cost.
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Why you’ll love living in a premium student residence:
- Great for students who want to cook their own meals and operate on their own schedule
- A student-only experience with a large community of potential friends
- Modern finishes and in-unit amenities
- Public transit nearby
What’s included:
- Bedding essentials
- Kitchen essentials
- Internet
- Utilities
What to expect:
- Private bedroom
- Private, ensuite bathroom
- Private kitchenette
- Commute to class by metro, train or tram
Private Bedroom in a Student Residence
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Make yourself at home in your private bedroom in a student residence, experiencing the perfect blend of adulting and student-focused living. Build relationships with American, International, and Parisian students, forging lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories. With easy access to public transit, you’ll have the freedom to explore the city center and soak up all it has to offer. Plus, the communal kitchens, study areas, and restrooms provide all the amenities you need to enjoy your time abroad!
This option includes all the essentials for a safe and comfortable journey abroad and is included in the program price.
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Why you’ll love living in a student residence:
- Enjoy a private bedroom for maximum privacy and personal space.
- Join a vibrant student-only community with plenty of opportunities to make new friends and connections
- Stay in a historic building with lots of character and charm
- Conveniently located near public transit for easy access to everything the city has to offer
What’s included:
- Bedding essentials
- Internet
- Utilities
What to expect:
- Private bedroom
- Shared bathrooms on your floor
- Communal kitchens in the building
- Commute to class by metro, train or tram
Live with a Local Host
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Jump into an authentic French experience with a Local Host. Enhance your language skills and create unforgettable memories; savor meals around the kitchen table, celebrate cultural traditions, and truly become a part of the local community. You’ll stay in a private room and enjoy regular cleaning, laundry, and some meals. You’ll live in a residential neighborhood, allowing you to enjoy the warmth and comfort of typical French life.
All Local Hosts have been vetted and carefully selected by API.
This option includes all the essentials for a safe and comfortable journey abroad and is included in the program price.
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Why you’ll love living with a local host:
- A great way to learn the language, with instant cultural immersion
- Enjoy the privacy of your own bedroom
- Weekly cleaning, laundry, and some meals included, so you can focus on your studies and enjoy your stay without any worries
- Former student approved, so you can be sure it’s a great place to live and study
- Create a bond that can last a lifetime
- Public transit is nearby for easy access to all the city has to offer
What’s included:
- Bedding essentials
- Internet
- Utilities
- Weekly bedroom cleaning
- Weekly laundry
- Breakfast (5x a week), Lunch or Dinner (2x a week)
What to expect:
- A Local Host who’s excited to help you experience French life
- Private bedroom
- Shared or private bathroom (varies by Host)
- Limited or no kitchen access (varies by Host)
- Dietary restrictions can be accommodated, but may require an additional fee
- Commute to class by metro
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