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A wide range of housing options: The city of Toulon offers multiple accommodation solutions for students, ranging from traditional private rentals and flatshares to fully equipped private student residences.
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Neighborhoods for every lifestyle: Choosing your address depends on your priorities: whether you prefer the dynamic city center, being right next to the campuses in La Valette and La Garde, or the seaside atmosphere of Le Mourillon.
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The turnkey Twenty Campus solution: Ideally located near the university, our Toulon La Valette residence offers fully furnished and ready-to-live-in studios and T1 or T2 apartments.
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Rates with included services: Starting at €635 per month, enjoy rent with utilities included (water and heating), plus many free perks like weekday breakfast, bi-monthly cleaning, and access to a fitness room.
With 11,000 students and a university ecosystem growing year by year, Toulon has established itself among the top student cities on the Mediterranean coast. The University of Toulon (UTLN) manages four campuses, complemented by several higher education schools: ISEN for digital tech, KEDGE Business School for management, ESADTPM and Camondo Méditerranée for arts and design, and IFPS for healthcare. All of this is structured around the Chalucet eco-district. Regarding housing, the city generally offers some of the most affordable prices on the Mediterranean coast.
Toulon: a rapidly expanding student city
Long associated with its military port and the French Navy, Toulon has recently emerged as a full-fledged student city. Educational institutions have multiplied, the housing market has tightened, and landlords have become more professional. The city now competes with the likes of Marseille and Nice.
The University of Toulon and its 11,000 students
The UTLN welcomes over 11,000 enrolled students, including nearly 1,800 from abroad. Autonomous since 2012, it offers a wide range of programs: law, economics and management, humanities, sciences, sports sciences (STAPS), and Ingémedia. Added to this are the IAE, IUT, and SeaTech (a public engineering school specializing in marine sciences). Four campuses structure the university:
The Law faculty alone gathers 1,800 students near the port and the Mayol stadium.
Schools and Institutes in Toulon
ISEN Yncréa Méditerranée trains students in digital professions near Mayol and relies on an alumni network of 10,000 graduates. A stone’s throw away, KEDGE Business School has established its campus in the Chalucet eco-district: 350 students and 2,100 m² of facilities right in the city center. For preparatory classes, head to the Dumont-d’Urville and Rouvière high schools. Opened in 2023 on the Montéty site, the Healthcare Professions Training Institute (IFPS) accommodates 1,200 students. Finally, there is Camondo Méditerranée and ESADTPM (the higher school of art and design).
Student housing rent in Toulon by neighborhood
The private rental market dominates the supply, with a majority of furnished studios, T1, and T2 apartments. Prices vary greatly from one neighborhood to another: this is where your choice matters.
| Neighborhood | Key Assets | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|
| La Garde / La Valette | Main UTLN site, quiet residential feel, green spaces | Bachelor’s degrees, IUT, SeaTech |
| Saint-Jean / Saint-Roch | Suburbs, value for money, international vibe in Saint-Roch | Smaller budgets, international students |
| Porte d’Italie | City center, UTLN Porte d’Italie campus, close to Mayol | Law, Humanities, KEDGE |
| Mayol / City Center | ISEN, KEDGE, nightlife, everything within walking distance | Digital/IT, business, urban lifestyle |
| Le Mourillon | Seaside, beaches, outdoor terraces | Premium lifestyle, larger budgets |
Student neighborhoods in Toulon
Each area of Toulon has its own atmosphere, budget, and pace. Your choice depends on your school, the commute time you accept, and your desired lifestyle. From one street to another, the contrasts can be sharp.
La Garde and La Valette-du-Var: The university area
These two bordering towns are home to the main UTLN site. It is the most accessible area in Toulon in terms of rent, offering a residential vibe, lots of greenery, and a bus to the center every ten minutes. It’s the logical sector for students enrolled in bachelor’s degrees, IUT, and SeaTech, who can walk or cycle to their lectures. New student residences often set up here.
Saint-Jean-du-Var and Saint-Roch: Budget-friendly alternatives
Saint-Jean-du-Var, to the west, attracts tighter budgets. The atmosphere is quiet, and access to the rest of the city is quick. Saint-Roch has an international feel, with a cosmopolitan population and a slightly more dynamic pace. Both neighborhoods offer great value for money if you don’t mind a short commute.
Porte d’Italie: The modern university center
Porte d’Italie is the campus placed right in the city center. UTLN hosts its second site here, close to the train station. Classes in the morning, lunch on the Place d’Armes terraces, and back to the apartment in ten minutes by bus: the day flows effortlessly. A practical address for Law, Humanities, and KEDGE students.
Mayol and the City Center: Daily student life
Mayol is the student heart of Toulon. ISEN and KEDGE are right next door, alongside bars, nightlife, pedestrian streets, and shops open all year round. Everything can be done on foot. The broader city center (Place d’Armes, Rue Jean Jaurès) extends this dynamic atmosphere.
Le Mourillon: By the sea
Le Mourillon, on the east side, attracts those who want to live by the water. Beaches are just steps away, as are local shops. The atmosphere remains quiet during the day but the terraces come alive in the evening. A true seaside address, bringing with it the highest rents in Toulon.
Types of student accommodation in Toulon
In Toulon, you are not short of options: private student residences, traditional rentals, flatshares, CROUS (public university housing), or homestays. Each option has its logic, budget, and timeline.
Private Student Residences
Fully equipped studios and apartments with integrated services: Wi-Fi, fitness room, laundry room, coworking space, parking. Utilities included. This turnkey option is ideal for newcomers.
Private Rentals
A wide choice, but the process is longer: visits, application files, guarantor, inventory. Start anticipating from April to get the best places.
Flatshares
Average budget of €350 to €530 per person, utilities often included. More space for the same budget as a studio, with the social advantage of not living alone.
CROUS
Reserved primarily for scholarship students via the DSE (application between early March and late May). Limited spots, but unbeatable rent and good locations.
Room in a Private Home
Ideal for a semester or a short year, without long-term commitment. Maximum flexibility, though daily cohabitation is to be expected.
Steps to rent an apartment in Toulon
Finding housing in Toulon requires method. Applications are concentrated between April and June for a September start. Anticipating allows you to choose rather than settle.
Prepare your application file
A complete file determines your access to housing. A landlord generally requests:
- ID card/passport and student card
- Proof of income (scholarship, parents’ salary, payslips), latest tax assessment
- Guarantor certificate with their own supporting documents
Finding a guarantor or using Bail Protect
80% of students use a family guarantor. For those who do not have one, Twenty Campus offers the BailProtect guarantee option, which you can subscribe to when submitting your application for the Twenty Campus Toulon La Valette Université residence.
Housing allowances: APL, ALS, ALF
The CAF (French Family Allowance Fund) pays out three types of allowances depending on your personal situation:
- APL (Personalized Housing Allowance): for subsidized housing
- ALS (Social Housing Allowance): for students not eligible for APL
- ALF (Family Housing Allowance): for students with children or living with a dependent
Applications are made online at caf.fr as soon as you move in. Run a simulation before signing your lease to estimate the amount.
Public Transport in Toulon
The Mistral network covers the twelve municipalities of the Toulon Provence Méditerranée Metropolis, with buses and boat-buses.
€21
under 26 youth bus pass per month
€174
full annual youth pass
€1.40
single ticket
Line 15 connects the SNCF train station to the Porte d’Italie site in five minutes, while lines 29 and 191 serve the main study hubs. A direct bus connects La Garde and La Valette to the rest of the municipality. The boat-buses add sea access to the towns around the bay.
Student life in Toulon: Sea, culture, and sports
Student life in Toulon enjoys a rare setting: the Mediterranean is ten minutes away, with hills, a harbor, offshore islands, and a climate that allows you to live outdoors nine months a year.
Twenty Campus Toulon La Valette Université: The residence near the university
Twenty Campus Toulon La Valette Université
Address: 116 C Route Nationale 98, 83160 La Valette-du-Var. “Campus – La Valette” bus stop 200 m away (lines 29, 191, and 19). La Garde Train Station (TER) is 4 km away.
A brand new residence designed for student success and well-being, located in a green environment at the foot of the Coudon mountain.
Studio 19 m², utilities included
T1 apartment 22 m², utilities included
T2 apartment 33 m², flatsharing allowed
Apartment amenities
Each unit is delivered furnished and ready to live in: equipped kitchenette with stove, fridge, and microwave, dishware kit, bathroom with shower and WC, bed (120×200 in studios, 140×200 in T1/T2) with duvet and mattress protector, built-in closet, desk, roller shutters, and Wi-Fi included.
Included services
Access to main campuses
FAQ – Student housing in Toulon
Your student housing in Toulon is waiting for you
The Twenty Campus Toulon La Valette Université residence accepts online applications. Quick response, electronic lease, move-in possible from August. The sooner you submit your file, the wider the choice!
