Renting in the Cote d'Azur

Rental price around the Cote d'Azur is determined by the area in which the rental is located and the size of the apartment. There are other factors that will increase or decrease the rental price such as balcony, sea view, garage, security. Here are some rough guides of what an apartment should cost:

Long-term furnished apartment

Usually 12 month contract but it is possible to find some 6 month contracts. Normally you will pay water, phone and electricity unless it states CC (charges comprises) or in other words all included, which means that you would only need to pay your phone charges.
If the rental is for 12 months or more then you will also have to pay Habitation tax. This varies with the area that you live in.
Furnished apartments rent for €20/m², for example if you rent a 60m² apartment it would cost approximately €1200 per month (€20/m² x 60m² = €1200 per month).

Long-term unfurnished apartment

Usually more than a 2 year contract. When they say unfurnished they mean unfurnished, the apartment will come with a sink, toilet and bath. You will need to provide the fridge, bed, kitchen furniture etc...You will pay all charges, water, electrictiy, Habitation tax etc...
Unfurnished apartments rent for €15/m², for example if you rent a 60m² apartment it would cost approximately €900 per month (€15/m² x 60m² = €900 per month). If it has a garage add another €80 - €100 on to that.

Short-term rentals

This can be anything from one month to six months, anything less than one month is classed as seasonal rental. The apartments are furnished and all charges are usually included except phone. Price will vary depending on the time of year that you are renting.
Short-term rentals rent for €20/m², for example if you rent a 60m² apartment it would cost approximately €1200 per month (€20/m² x 60m² = €1200 per month). If it has a garage add another €80 - €100 on to that.