How to Prepare for Life After University 💡
Why young professionals choose Yugo
Starting a new job in a new city is a big move — exciting, but a lot to organise at once. At Yugo, you'll find move-in-ready, furnished homes in well-connected neighbourhoods. The admin's handled, so you can settle in and focus on what comes next.
Prime locations
Live close to work, transport and the parts of the city worth knowing in residences across France.
Move-in ready
Your home comes fully furnished. Arrive with a suitcase and start living straight away.
One payment, less admin
Rent, high-speed Wi-Fi and communal utilities in a single monthly payment. One bill, not five.
All-in-one spaces
A gym, quiet corners to work, shared spaces to meet people. It's all under one roof.
A team on the ground
Our on-site teams are based in your residence, with French and English-speaking support, and can help with the local know-how whenever you need it.
Your own space, plus shared areas
A private studio or room of your own, with shared lounges and common areas just down the hall.
Find your city. Then your home.
Choose where you're headed and we'll do the legwork.
Choose where you're headed and we'll do the legwork.
Paris
13 residences across the 13th and 15th, La Défense, Bagnolet, Ivry, and more. Studios and apartments from €899/month.
Bordeaux
5 residences across Pessac, Talence and Bassins à Flot. Studios and apartments from €652/month.
Lyon
1 residence in Gerland, right in Lyon’s 7th arrondissement. Studios and apartments from €714/month.
Marseille
1 residence in Marseille's 2nd arrondissement with studios and apartments from €789/month.
Run the numbers
Compare what you'd pay renting on your own in France with living at Yugo.
Your real cost breakdown in :
On your own (Rent + Bills):
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Electricity included in selected residences only.
Find your home
1 Average rent for a 1-bedroom and estimated hidden costs are based on 2026 Numbeo France cost-of-living data. Numbeo is a crowdsourced market-data collection and statistical validation service. All values are approximations and may vary by location and individual circumstances.
2 Includes Wi-Fi, water, building charges, and gym or fitness studio access. Electricity may be billed separately depending on your chosen residence.
Five steps, and you're in.
Same first week, two very different stories.
A side-by-side look at your first 7 days: going standard vs. choosing Yugo.
| Days | Without Yugo ⚠ | With Yugo ✓ |
| Day 1: You arrive | A pricey temporary stay, because you couldn't sign anything permanent yet. | Your keys are ready, the flat is fully furnished, and the Wi-Fi is on. Drop your bags and just breathe. |
| Day 2: The admin | The classic chicken-and-egg dilemma: you need an address for paperwork, but paperwork for an address. | You landed with a lease and a real address already sorted, so the rest is just ticking boxes. |
| Day 3: The essentials | A furnished flat, but it's totally empty. You’re spending your day buying bedding, kitchenware, and toilet paper. | Bed, desk, chair and kitchenware, all there. Cook your first proper dinner, or just order in — you're home now. |
| Day 4: Connectivity | Still waiting on the internet technician, rationing your mobile data. | High-speed Wi-Fi already set. Straight to streaming your favorite show at the end of the day. |
| Day 5: The guarantor wall | A flat falls through: it needs a French guarantor earning 3× the rent. | Already handled with Visale or GarantMe, sorted before you even flew over. |
| Day 6: First week ending | Still in a temporary place, the weekend spent house-hunting. | A resident dinner, a run around your new neighborhood, a team who knows your name. |
| Day 7: Week two begins | Still sorting out the basics, and you've spent more than planned. | Second week of work tomorrow and the city's starting to feel like home. |
Insights for your next chapter
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yugo accommodation only for students in France?
No. While our residences are built around a strong student community, we also welcome young professionals, trainees, interns and doctoral researchers, with a Bail jeune actif lease designed around working life.
Do I need a French guarantor to rent with Yugo?
Not necessarily. A guarantor is required, but they don't have to be based in France. If you don't have a local guarantor, you can use international-friendly services like GarantMe or apply for the state-backed Visale guarantee — both are accepted by our on-site teams.
Can both EU and non-EU young professionals rent an apartment?
Yes. EU citizens rent with standard identification. If you're arriving from outside the EU on a jeune professionnel visa, an internship visa or a work permit, our booking team will guide you through the documents you need for your move to France.
What is included in my monthly rent?
Your rent covers a fully furnished room or studio, high-speed Wi-Fi in every room and common area, and a flat utilities charge for water and communal upkeep. Electricity is included in shared apartments and at our Paris La Défense, Paris Grande Arche and Marseille La Major residences; elsewhere, your on-site manager will help you set up your own supply on arrival.
What are my rights and notice periods as a tenant?
Your rights are protected by French housing law and set out in your lease. Leases run from 9 to 12 months, and you can leave at any time with one month's notice. Home insurance (assurance habitation) and a check-in inventory (état des lieux) are both required before you move in.
Can I book my accommodation online before I move?
Yes, of course. You can browse, choose your studio or apartment, and complete your application online from anywhere. If you're already in France or planning a trip, you're welcome to arrange an in-person or virtual viewing before booking.
What type of tenancy agreement will I sign as a young professional?
Most young professionals, trainees and doctoral researchers sign a Bail jeune actif, a lease built around working life. It runs 9 to 12 months, and you can leave at any time with one month's notice.
Is Yugo suitable for remote and hybrid work?
Yes. Every room and common area has high-speed Wi-Fi, so video calls and a full working day are no problem from your own studio. When you want a change of scene, the shared lounges and common spaces give you somewhere else to work without leaving the building.