What Arpej does

ARPEJ (Association de Résidences pour Étudiants et Jeunes) is a French non-profit association founded in 1989 at the initiative of a subsidiary of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, specializing in the management and operation of furnished residences for students, young professionals, researchers, and apprentices under the age of 30. As of 2025, ARPEJ operates 96 residences across 36 French cities, accommodating approximately 14,000 residents, with a workforce of 165 employees. The organization is governed as a Social and Solidarity Economy (Économie Sociale et Solidaire) enterprise with a board comprising representatives from major social landlords (CDC Habitat, Immobilière 3F, Valophis Habitat, Paris Habitat, Vilogia, Seqens, ICF Habitat, Clésence, SEMPI, Groupe Arcade) and social cohesion partners (AFEV, NQT, Le Planning Familial).

The company's core offering consists of fully-equipped studios and apartments (T1 to T5 configurations, ranging 16m² to over 40m²) with all-inclusive monthly rent covering utilities, Wi-Fi, technical support, security, and maintenance, priced at approximately €363–€726 depending on residence and unit type. Communal facilities include "Life Place" social rooms and "Work Place" study areas, bookable through the My ARPEJ mobile app. ARPEJ operates an asset-light model: most real estate is owned by social landlord partners who entrust ARPEJ with management, while ARPEJ layers value through digital infrastructure (ibail.arpej.fr online application platform, My ARPEJ app, YOUSIGN e-signatures compliant with eIDAS since June 2019, AWS Paris data hosting), community programming (shared gardens, social workers, fitness partnerships with ZFITNESS, nutrition services via Code Équilibre), and complementary social initiatives (food assistance with La Croix Rouge and DU BEURRE DANS LEURS EPINARDS, housing aid via Action Logement's VISALE and MOBILI-JEUNES programs).

Revenue is generated primarily through monthly recurring rental income from residents, supplemented by ancillary transactions (bedding kits, dishware kits, Wash & Go laundry services) and APL housing subsidy flows from CAF. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through a self-serve online reservation platform, augmented by partnerships with educational institutions and social landlords that drive referrals. A pipeline of 402 additional units across three new residences (Toulon, Palaiseau, Marseille) is scheduled to come online in 2026, supporting continued geographic and capacity expansion at a stated pace of +700 dwellings per year.

Name

Arpej

Legal name

ARPEJ

Website

https://arpej.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ARPEJ is a French non-profit association (founded 1989, Caisse des Dépôts–backed) that operates 96 fully-equipped student and young professional residences across 36 French cities, housing ~14,000 residents under 30 via an asset-light social landlord management model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student and Youth Housing

NAICS

Accommodation (721), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Student & Academic Term Monthly Housing (THAMAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student/Academic Serviced Residences (THAGAEAF), Student Housing Technology & Systems Support (Housing ERP, Key/Lock Systems, Wi‑Fi Coordination) (EDAEAFAO)

Keywords

• Student housing
• Youth residences
• All-inclusive rent
• Coliving spaces
• Social housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Vincennes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Student and Young Professional Housing Rent: ARPEJ generates revenue through monthly rental payments from residents in its student and young professional residences. Rents are all-inclusive, covering electricity, heating, hot/cold water, Wi-Fi, technical support, video surveillance, security, and waste collection. Prices range from approximately €363 to €726 per month depending on the residence and unit type. Residents may also receive APL (Aide Personnalisée au Logement) housing subsidies from CAF, which are paid directly to ARPEJ.
2. Ancillary Services and Products: ARPEJ generates supplementary revenue from optional products and services including bedding kits, dishware/kitchen kits, and laundry facilities (Wash & Go). These are optional purchases made by residents upon or after arrival.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ARPEJ manages a portfolio of 96 furnished, all-inclusive student and young professional residences across 36 French cities, housing approximately 14,000 young people. The core offering consists of fully equipped studios and apartments (T1 to T5, from 16m² to over 40m²) rented on monthly subscriptions with utilities, Wi-Fi, security, and maintenance bundled into a single price ranging from approximately €363 to €726 per month. Residents access supplementary services including coliving spaces, communal Life Place and Work Place areas, virtual tours, APL housing assistance, and digital tools (iBail portal and My ARPEJ mobile app), and ARPEJ also provides specialist property management services to French social landlords.

Product overview

ARPEJ operates a portfolio of 96 student and young professional residences across France, offering a unified housing platform centered on fully-equipped accommodation. The core product consists of studios and apartments (T1 to T5 configurations) ranging from 16m2 to over 40m2, complemented by coliving spaces in select cities. Residents access shared communal spaces including Life Place (social rooms) and Work Place (study facilities), managed through the My ARPEJ mobile app and iBail tenant portal. Additional services include housing assistance (APL applications), virtual tours via Matterport, shared garden programs, sports facilities, and social support services. All-inclusive pricing covers utilities, Wi-Fi, technical support, and security services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fully-Equipped Student Accommodation (T1 to T5 studios and apartments) Turnkey furnished studios and apartments (T1, T1 Bis, T2, T3, T4, T5, and colocation units) for students, young professionals, and researchers under 30. Each unit includes a private bathroom, kitchenette with refrigerator and cooking plates, desk, bed with mattress, table, stools, storage, TV socket, and intercom. Rent is all-inclusive covering utilities, Wi-Fi, security, and maintenance.
• Coliving Spaces Innovative coliving housing solution available in select cities such as Suresnes, offering private apartments with individual kitchens and shower rooms while sharing common kitchens and living rooms with other residents for enhanced social connection.
• Life Place (Communal Social Spaces) Communal meeting and activity rooms open to all residents for social events, birthday parties, and informal gatherings. Bookable through the My ARPEJ mobile app for private events.
• Work Place (Communal Working Spaces) Quiet working rooms equipped with high-speed internet, power sockets, and spacious work tables designed for studying and remote working by ARPEJ residents.
• My ARPEJ Mobile App Mobile application for residents enabling online fee payment, event notifications, booking of common areas, access to residence news, and real-time information about the residence. Available on Google Play and Apple App Store.
• iBail Tenant Portal Online web platform for housing application submission, tenant account management, and application status tracking. All reservation requests are processed through this portal.
• APL Housing Assistance Service Assistance service helping residents apply for APL (Aide Personnalisée au Logement) housing subsidies from CAF, including application guidance, ongoing support, and direct deduction of subsidies from monthly rent.
• Virtual Tours (Matterport) 360-degree virtual tours available for select residences, allowing prospective residents to explore accommodations remotely before booking.
• Shared Gardens Program Community gardening initiative with partner Vert le Jardin offering communal plots, monthly gardening workshops, and environmental awareness activities at select residences. 10+ shared gardens installed since 2019, with 12 gardens of different typologies established.
• Sport and Fitness Services Free access to the ZFITNESS platform offering over 300 videos of sport, dance, and yoga classes, plus live training sessions. Some residences also feature on-site gyms and outdoor sports facilities with monthly trainer support.
• Social Support Services On-site social workers providing support in health, budgeting, access to rights, and social integration. Includes partnerships with food assistance organizations (DU BEURRE DANS LEURS EPINARDS, LA CROIX ROUGE, CRISALIM) and the Code Équilibre nutrition app.
• Social Landlord Property Management Services Specialist property management service offered to French social landlords (bailleurs sociaux) including CDC Habitat, Immobilière 3F, Paris Habitat, Valophis Habitat, Seqens, Vilogia, ICF Habitat, Clésence, and SEMPI. ARPEJ acts as the residence manager, providing community-based management, tenant relations, and social cohesion programming.
• ARPEJ Residence Portfolio (96 residences across France) Portfolio of 96 student and young professional residences across 36 French cities, including named individual residences such as Scipion (Paris 5th), La Belle Épine (Thiais), Médicis (Le Vésinet), Mahsa Jina Amini (Saint-Denis), Danielle Casanova (Paris 18th), Charles Frederick Worth (Suresnes), Pierre Grach (Saint-Mandé), Juliette Drouet (Saint-Mandé), Julie Potier (Pierrefitte-sur-Seine), Louis Blériot (Suresnes), Vol de Nuit (Bruz), Alfred Sisley Extension (Le Port-Marly), and Henri Krasucki (Noisiel). Upcoming openings include Campus Gasquet Toulon (93 units, 27 July 2026), Claudie Haigneré Palaiseau (156 units, 31 August 2026), and Marseille La Plateforme (153 units, 30 November 2026).
• Wash & Go Laundry Service On-site laundry facilities available at ARPEJ residences, providing convenient in-residence washing and drying services for residents as an optional paid service.
• Move-in Kits (Bedding and Kitchenware) Optional bedding and kitchenware kits sold to residents upon arrival, providing a turnkey move-in experience without the need to source these items independently.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of residents express satisfaction with ARPEJ residences
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CDC HabitatcoreOthersCDC Habitat is a social landlord partner of ARPEJ. As one of France's largest social housing groups, CDC Habitat entrusts its student and youth housing assets to ARPEJ for management, providing ARPEJ with property portfolios to manage while CDC Habitat provides the real estate capital.
• Immobilière 3FcoreOthersImmobilière 3F, represented by Didier JEANNEAU (Managing Director of 3F Résidences), is a member of ARPEJ's Board of Directors. 3F is a major social landlord in France providing housing portfolios for ARPEJ to manage.
• SEMPIcoreOthersSEMPI (represented by Christian CLEMENT, Director) is a member of ARPEJ's Board of Directors and a social landlord partner. SEMPI provides housing assets for ARPEJ to manage as part of its student and youth housing portfolio.
• Valophis HabitatcoreOthersValophis Habitat (represented by Jean-Yves PORSMOGUER, Director of Maintenance and Operations) is a member of ARPEJ's Board of Directors and a social landlord partner providing housing assets for ARPEJ management.
• AFEV (Association de la Fondation Étudiante pour la Ville)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFEV is a social cohesion creator partner that promotes social links and student engagement in urban areas. ARPEJ collaborates with AFEV on initiatives that help residents fulfil their personal and professional goals.
• Vert le JardinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established in 2020 to create open-ground shared gardens in ARPEJ residences. The first project was at the Technopôle residence in Brest, covering 100m² with ten communal plots. Ten gardening workshops were delivered during the 2020/2021 academic year, with produce donated to Secours Populaire of Brest.
• ZFTNESS (Z Fitness)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARPEJ provides residents with a free subscription to ZFITNESS offering unlimited access to over 300 videos of remote sport, dance, and yoga classes, as well as live training sessions adapted to each resident's level and available time.
• Code ÉquilibreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Code Équilibre®, a nutrition-health consulting specialist. Residents receive free access to the Code Équilibre® app providing dietary advice aligned with the French National Health Nutrition Program (PNNS), including meal planning with shopping lists and tracking of nutritional and energy needs.
• CRISALIMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRISALIM association works in ARPEJ's three Aubervilliers residences, offering food workshops aimed at developing residents' agency over their food choices and collective capacity to address ecological, health, and social issues.
• Label GamelleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARPEJ has partnered with Label Gamelle, a solidarity initiative supporting food access and sustainable eating. This partnership contributes to ARPEJ's social mission of helping residents fulfil their goals.
• DU BEURRE DANS LEURS EPINARDSminorOthersFood support association that distributes food parcels to ARPEJ residents in need throughout the year, complementing ARPEJ's social action mission.
• LA CROIX ROUGEminorOthersFrench Red Cross supports ARPEJ residents by distributing food and hygiene parcels to those in need, as part of ARPEJ's social action and solidarity initiatives.
• CLLAJminorOthersCLLAJ (Comité Local pour le Logement des Jeunes) provides information to ARPEJ residents to help them move out of their accommodation in the best possible conditions, supporting residents' residential journeys.
• ACTION LOGEMENTminorOthersAction Logement supports ARPEJ residents through programs such as VISALE (free rental deposit for students aged 18-30) and MOBILI-JEUNES (monthly rent subsidy of €10-€100 for trainees under 30). ARPEJ directs residents to these programs to facilitate access to housing.
• YOUSIGNcoreTechnology or IntegrationYOUSIGN provides ARPEJ's electronic signature service for rental agreement signing. ARPEJ has been using electronic signatures since 1 June 2019 in compliance with the EU eIDAS Regulation, enabling fully digital lease execution.
• Champs LibreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Champs Libre (Paris-based) to deliver gardening workshops in ARPEJ residences such as Nicolas Appert in Ivry-sur-Seine, where residents learn about above-ground bin maintenance and seasonal produce cultivation.
• SeqenscoreOthersSeqens is a social landlord partner of ARPEJ, providing housing assets for ARPEJ to manage as part of its student and youth housing portfolio.
• VilogiacoreOthersVilogia is a social landlord partner of ARPEJ, providing housing assets for ARPEJ to manage as part of its student and youth housing portfolio.
• Paris HabitatcoreOthersParis Habitat is a social landlord partner of ARPEJ, providing housing assets for ARPEJ to manage as part of its student and youth housing portfolio.
• NQT (Nos Quartiers ont des Talents)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNQT is a social cohesion creator partner that supports young people from priority neighbourhoods in their professional integration. ARPEJ collaborates with NQT to help residents fulfil their professional goals.
• Le Planning FamilialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Planning Familial (French Family Planning) is a social cohesion creator partner that provides health and well-being resources to ARPEJ residents.
• AlvéoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlvéole is a social cohesion creator partner referenced on ARPEJ's partners page, contributing to social initiatives within ARPEJ residences.
• ClésencecoreOthersClésence is a social landlord partner of ARPEJ providing housing assets for management.
• ICF HabitatcoreOthersICF Habitat is a social landlord partner of ARPEJ providing housing assets for management.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fac-Habitat: French student housing operator linked to university networks (CROUS-adjacent). Comparable in mission and customer base to ARPEJ's student/young professional residences in France.
• Studapart: French student housing marketplace and management platform connecting students with residences. Directly comparable to ARPEJ in serving the French student accommodation segment with digital booking tools.
• Studélites: French student residence operator with properties across France. Competes with ARPEJ on furnished studios and apartments for students in major university cities.
• KLEY Residences: French co-living and student residence operator with premium positioning. Comparable business model offering monthly furnished rentals in major French university cities.
• Nexity Studéa: For-profit French student residence operator owned by Nexity. Competes head-to-head with ARPEJ for furnished studios and T1/T2 rentals near French universities.
• Cardinal Campus: French student residence operator with portfolio across multiple French cities. Direct competitor offering similar fully-furnished, all-inclusive monthly rentals to students and young professionals.
• Les Estudines: Network of French student residences offering studios and T1/T2 apartments with all-inclusive services. Directly comparable offering to ARPEJ's portfolio of turnkey student housing.

Emerging players

• Vesta Résidences: Emerging French student/young professional coliving operator. Comparable offering in furnished monthly housing near universities with community programming.
• Twenty Campus: French student and young professional residence operator under the Gecina group. Comparable furnished monthly rental model serving the same demographic.

Broad incumbents

• CROUS: French state-run student housing network (Centre Régional des Œuvres Universitaires et Scolaires). Largest provider of student accommodation in France with broader scope and public mission overlap with ARPEJ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ArpejOfficiel
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArpejOfficiel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arpejofficiel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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