Are you about to begin your new course at the University of Lille? This is the start of an exciting adventure in one of France’s most dynamic cities. But before diving into lecture halls, a crucial step awaits you: finding the ideal accommodation near the University of Lille. To live through your university years with peace of mind, choosing your student residence in Lille is the element that will make all the difference in facilitating your new student life.
At Ecla Lille Lomme, located at 156 Rue du Grand But Lomme, 59160 Lille, we have redesigned the codes of housing to offer students much more than just a room: a true living ecosystem located in immediate proximity to transport, where comfort, sharing, and academic success come together.
Finding an apartment or studio in Lille can quickly become an uphill battle. Between private rentals that are sometimes run-down, lack of services, and poorly maintained accommodation, the experience can be disappointing. At Ecla, we’ve taken the opposite approach by offering modern residences designed for student life.
Our residence is located in Lomme, right next to the Euratechnologies center of excellence and the Saint-Philibert shopping center. But its real advantage is the proximity to the metro (Line 2).
Every accommodation at Ecla is designed to maximize your well-being. No more furniture stress! Our studios and apartments are fully furnished and tastefully decorated. The standout feature? We’ve equipped our accommodation with 140x200cm beds with Tediber mattresses. Because we know that a student who sleeps well is a student who succeeds in their university exams.
Our residences offer a varied range to suit all budgets and lifestyles. Whether you’re a lone wolf or a fan of shared living, we have what you need in terms of student accommodation in Lille.
With 466 units available, the studio is our most popular offering. It’s a private space of over 18m² where you have your own equipped kitchen, an ergonomic workspace and a private bathroom. This type of studio is the ideal choice for a student seeking autonomy.
Rent: From €750 (all charges included).
Want the shared living experience without the drawbacks? Our shared apartments with 2 to 4 bedrooms are made for you. Each student has their own lockable room with private shower and toilet. Only the living room and kitchen are shared. It’s the best way for a student to make friends as soon as they arrive in the city.
Rent: From €600 (the best price for premium comfort).
For those who want a compromise or more space (like student couples), our one-bedroom apartments offer a bedroom separate from the living room for superior living comfort. These furnished accommodations are ideal for a fulfilling student life.
One-Bedroom Apartment Rent: €1,050.
What radically sets Ecla apart from traditional residences is our communal spaces. We believe that student life doesn’t stop at the bedroom door. Our residences offer services designed to combine well-being and academic performance.
Thanks to our dedicated mobile app, our team provides you with a tool that allows you to manage everything from your smartphone: opening doors, booking spaces, contacting the residence or reporting a minor technical issue.
Rent is often a student’s main concern. In Lille, the rental market is tight and prices are rising fast. For students searching for an apartment or studio, it’s essential to plan ahead.
At Ecla, the advertised price is what you actually pay. No water, electricity, or heating bills arriving by surprise in the middle of winter. Everything is included, even WiFi! This allows you to budget for your university year without stress. Our residences offer furnished accommodation where the rent covers all charges.
All our accommodation is approved and qualifies for housing benefits (APL/ALS). Depending on your income (or your parents’), you can reduce your monthly cost by €100 to €200 on average.
The Lomme neighborhood is no longer the sleepy outskirts of the past. Today it’s a dynamic hub attracting more and more students looking for accommodation near the University of Lille. Here’s what you can do in the surrounding area:
For more information about student life in the metropolitan area, feel free to visit the official portal Lille.fr.
Putting together the application file is the most dreaded step. Since the demand for accommodation in Lille is very high, you need to be proactive and prepare your file well in advance.
The role of the guarantor:
For any rental with us, a guarantor is required. This is the person who commits to paying the rent if you can no longer do so:
The search for accommodation can be done through CROUS (for social housing), classified ad sites like LeBonCoin, or specialized platforms like Studapart. However, to guarantee an environment conducive to studying with included services (sports facilities, cleaning, WiFi), private residences like Ecla are often the number one choice for students who want to avoid plumbing or neighborhood hassles in the city center. Residence rentals also offer a real student community and apartments with premium amenities.
Yes, it’s an essential requirement. The guarantor can be a parent living in France. If that’s not possible (parents abroad or insufficient income), we exclusively accept Garantme as an external guarantor. It’s a quick solution that replaces a physical guarantor and secures your rental within a few hours, without complex paperwork.
In Lille, a standard furnished studio rents for between €600 and €750 per month, often not including electricity, water, and internet, which add about €100 in fees. At Ecla, our rates start at €600 for shared accommodation and €750 for individual units, all-inclusive. When you calculate carefully, living in our residences often costs less than a traditional rental once all charges are added up. Our furnished apartments thus represent an economical and comfortable solution for students in Lille.
It’s very simple: visit our website, choose your accommodation from our residences, complete your digital file with your supporting documents (and your Garantme certificate if needed), and sign your lease. For CROUS, the procedures take place much earlier in the year (March/April). Private residence rentals allow for quick booking throughout the year.
The network is excellent:
From Ecla, allow 15 minutes to reach the center of Lille and approximately 30 minutes to reach the Villeneuve d’Ascq campuses.
