Rent a flat or a house in Lille

Is it hard to find a flat or a house for rent in Lille?

No there are lots of ads. Lots of vacancies in summer as students leave for the holidays. Much harder to find decent accommodation in September and after. Be quick !

How to find a home in Lille: classifieds, real estate portals, real estate agencies?

For foreigners, I suggest using classified ads. Agents can be reluctant to foreigners and the amount of paper they ask is debilitating. House sharing is developing more and more in France.

How much is the rental for a house, an apartment?

500 euros for a 25 m2 studio. But the price depends on the location. City center can be more expensive

What are the formalities or the required documents for renting an accommodation?

When you sign: deposit = 1 month rent + first month in advance.
Landlords often ask for recommendations and guarantors.

Which advice would you give?

Get a French speaking person to help you and stay calm ! Honestly it's very difficult if you can't speak French.

Thanks for your contribution KrisLille!

Harmonie.