les estudines

What les estudines does

Les Estudines is a French student housing brand operated by RÉSIDENCES SERVICES GESTION SAS, a subsidiary of Groupe Réside Études, which has specialized in urban serviced residences since 1989. The company provides furnished and equipped student residences across 50+ cities in France, with international operations in Belgium (Bruxelles Ixelles) and a referral partnership in Poland (Krakow via NextDoor). Its portfolio of 80+ residences offers studios (T1), larger studios (T1Bis), one-bedroom units (T2), and shared four-room apartments (T4 for up to 3 roommates), targeting university students, interns, apprentices, and young professionals seeking turnkey housing near educational institutions. Monthly rents range from approximately €368 in provincial cities like Limoges to €1,398 in premium Paris locations.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, monthly subscription revenue model with one-time agency fees (€221-€660) and security deposits. Distribution is digital-first: the estudines.com website enables 3-click online pre-reservation, remote lease signing, document submission, and access to a personal tenant portal. Marketing emphasizes the "100% comfort" concept, all-inclusive services (WiFi, controlled access, reception, linen kits), CAF housing assistance eligibility, and proximity to universities and transportation. The technology stack includes a digital booking platform, 3D virtual tours powered by third-party HDmedia, and a tenant-facing portal. The operating entity holds professional real estate license CPI 7501 2016 000 014 118 under French Hoguet Law and is guaranteed by Compagnie Européenne de Garanties et Cautions.

Les Estudines pursues a multi-channel marketing approach combining SEO-optimized residence and city pages, university partnership landing pages, email newsletters, and promotional offers such as the Chill Summer 20% discount (valid through August 2026). Differentiators include 35+ years of operational heritage under the parent group, multi-city scale enabling internal mobility transfers (Offre Mobilité), a referral program (Offre Parrainage), and an internship-focused offer (Offre Stagiaire for 1-7 month stays). The exclusive student/intern tenant base creates community effects and word-of-mouth acquisition. Headcount at the operating entity is 11-50, with corporate and operational functions likely consolidated at the Groupe Réside Études parent level. Leadership disclosure is limited to Philippe Nicolet as Director of Publication.

Name

les estudines

Legal name

RÉSIDENCES SERVICES GESTION SAS

Website

https://estudines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Les Estudines, a brand of Groupe Réside Études, operates 80+ furnished student residences across 50+ cities in France and Belgium, serving students, interns, apprentices, and young professionals with digitally-booked, turnkey housing near universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Housing Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Student-Focused Co-Living (Flexible, Community-Led) (THAMAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Short-Term Student Housing (Summer/Intensive Programs) (EDAIALAF), Intern & Co-op Employer-Arranged Housing (THAMAGAD), Student Housing Ancillary Services (Utilities Setup, Furnishings, Deposits/Guarantors, Cleaning) (EDAIALAJ)

Keywords

• Student housing
• Furnished apartments
• Serviced residences
• Student rentals
• Urban residences

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monthly Rental Income: Primary revenue from monthly rental payments for furnished student apartments. Rents range from approximately €368/month (Limoges) to €1,260/month (premium Paris locations) depending on apartment type (T1, T1Bis, T2) and city. Additional fees include agency fees (€221-660 depending on apartment) and security deposit (up to 1 month's rent). Housing assistance (CAF allocations) may offset tenant costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Les Estudines provides fully furnished student residences (T1 studios, T1Bis larger studios, T2 one-bedroom apartments, and T4 shared four-room units) with included services such as controlled entry, reception desk, WiFi internet, and linen kit, plus optional à la carte services like laundry, parking, and cleaning. The company targets students, interns, apprentices, and young professionals across 50+ cities in France and Belgium, with a digital-first booking experience featuring 3-click pre-reservation, online document submission, and remote lease signing. Complementary programs include the Offre Mobilité for inter-city transfers, the Offre Parrainage referral program, and the Offre Stagiaire for short-term intern housing (1-7 months).

Product overview

Les Estudines operates a portfolio of over 80 furnished student residences across France, Belgium, and via partnership in Poland, offering studios and apartments ranging from 15 to 99m². The core product is the furnished student residence with units categorized as T1 (studio), T1Bis (larger studio), T2 (one-bedroom), and T4 (shared four-room apartment for up to 3 roommates). Services are delivered in two tiers: included services (access control, reception, WiFi, linen kit) bundled with rent, and optional pay-per-use services (parking, laundry, cleaning, gym access). Tenant benefits include an Offre Mobilité for inter-city transfers, an Offre Parrainage referral program, and an Offre Stagiaire for short-term intern housing. The platform includes a personal tenant portal for digital document submission and rent management, plus 3D virtual tours via HDmedia integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Résidences étudiantes meublées (Furnished Student Residences) Fully furnished studio and multi-room apartments (T1 studios from 15-22m², T1Bis larger studios from 24-33m², T2 two-room apartments from 17-78m², and T4 shared four-room apartments from 94-99m²) available for students, interns, apprentices, and young professionals across 50+ cities in France and Belgium.
• Offre Stagiaire (Internship Offer) Flexible short-term housing package (1-7 months) for students undertaking internships, with simplified administrative procedures and all-inclusive pricing covering utilities including electricity.
• Offre Mobilité (Mobility Offer) Priority housing transfer service for existing tenants relocating to another study city, offering reduced first-month rent and simplified rebooking process.
• Offre Parrainage (Sponsorship Program) Referral program allowing existing tenants to sponsor up to 3 new renters, with each party receiving a deductible bonus applied to rent or fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to 50+ cities across France and Belgium
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groupe Réside ÉtudescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLes Estudines is a brand of Groupe Réside Études, the French specialist in urban residences with services since 1989. The group provides operational infrastructure, brand positioning, and industry expertise across 35+ years of operation.
• Educational Institutions (France)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLes Estudines maintains partnerships with hundreds of universities and grandes écoles across France. The website features dedicated pages showing residences near each institution. Partner schools include Université Evry Val d'Essonne, Grenoble École de Management, IUT institutions, Télécom École de Management, ENSIIE, and many more. Students benefit from proximity to their educational institutions.
• NextDoor (Poland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner in Krakow, Poland for student housing. Students seeking housing in Poland are directed to NextDoor housing platform.
• ULB and VUB (Belgium)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerUniversité libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) are highlighted as accessible within 10 minutes on foot from the Bruxelles Ixelles residence, creating direct student referral pathway.
• Etterbeek Train StationminorOthersProximity partnership with Etterbeek train station, a public transportation hub near the Bruxelles Ixelles residence, benefiting student tenants.
• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLes Estudines partners with CAF to help students access housing assistance (APL/ALS). The website includes a CAF simulator to calculate potential housing aid, making residences more affordable.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Suit'Études: Sister brand within the Réside Études group offering serviced student residences in France. Comparable to Les Estudines as a near-twin offering sharing parent infrastructure, customer base, and operational model.
• OSE (Office Studiant Espaces): OSE is a French student residence operator focused on university-adjacent furnished housing for students and interns. Comparable to Les Estudines on target customer, all-inclusive services, and direct-to-tenant lease model.
• Cardinal Campus: French operator of furnished student residences with a national footprint across multiple university cities. Directly comparable to Les Estudines in offering, target market, and service-inclusive pricing structure.
• ALJT (Association pour le Logement des Jeunes Travailleurs): French non-profit operator of furnished residences for young workers, apprentices, and students. Comparable to Les Estudines on the apprentice/intern/young professional segments and all-inclusive lease structure, though operated under a different ownership model.
• Nemea Appart'Etud: Nemea's student-focused serviced residence brand, providing furnished studios and T1/T2 apartments in French university cities with included services, online reservation, and similar leasing models. Competes head-to-head with Les Estudines for the same student and intern segments.
• Studéléa (formerly Nexity Studéa): One of the largest French student residence operators, offering furnished studios and apartments across major French university cities with similar all-inclusive services, online booking, and CAF-eligibility. Directly comparable to Les Estudines on product, geography, and target customer.
• Studeo (by Bouygues Immobilier): Studeo offers furnished student residences across major French university cities with services bundled. Directly comparable on product, geography, and customer profile to Les Estudines.
• YASSR (formerly Adele): YASSR operates furnished student residences in French university cities with digital booking and all-inclusive pricing. Closely comparable to Les Estudines on geography, customer profile, and service bundle.

Emerging players

• The Student Hotel: European hybrid student/young professional housing and co-living operator offering furnished rooms with community programming. Comparable to Les Estudines on student and young professional target segments and service-inclusive model, though TSH positions itself as a hybrid hotel/residence.

Broad incumbents

• Greystar: Global leader in student housing and multifamily operating under brands such as Student Roost / Chapter. Operates at much larger scale across multiple countries; broader incumbent rather than niche specialist, but directly competes for institutional capital and operator talent in the European student housing market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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