13 Cheap long term rentals in South of France to rent in 2024
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If you are moving to France in 2024 and you need to keep to a tight budget, then finding a cheap house to rent is going to be your No.1 concern. Especially if you are eventually looking to buy a house in France, you don't want to be eating into your pot of money paying the rent.
This collection of 13 cheap long term rental properties in France under €700 per month won't break the bank and they will ensure that you can still live the dream in the South of France.
When we first moved to France in 2006, we had carefully worked out our budget for the year. However, that was blown out of the water when we spent almost 5 months money in the first 8 weeks. So we know exactly what it is like to watch every penny.
The one thing that I would say though, is that there are cheap houses and there are cheap houses. We eventually rented an apartment in our village whilst we were building our house. The apartment had no outdoor space. I tell you what, those 9 months felt like 9 years. It wasn't actually the summer that was the problem (because you can always find places for a picnic or a cafe to hang out in). It was the winter. Man, that winter was really depressing. You realise that in the South of France, it is the weather during the winter months that is the real bonus. But if you cannot see the powder blue skies or feel the warming winter sun - then you may as well be back in Huddersfield or Limerick or Baltimore.
Cheap long term rentals France for 2024
It is still possible to live quite cheaply in France, but expenditure on your housing is going to be your biggest cost. Therefore, we have pulled together this selection of cheap houses that are all available to rent for under €700 per month. Many will rent all year around and as such, represent excellent value for money.
At Long term rentals in France, we make the whole process of renting houses very easy and straightforward. Apart from signing the rental contract, you just need to provide copies of your ID and some form of evidence of ability to cover the initial few months of rent. Normally the whole rental contract process takes less than 3 days to complete.
We are adding new houses for long term rent all the time. You can find our full range of budget houses to rent long term at Long lets France under €600.
1. La Cour - Pezenas long term rental property France (Ref: 2023)
La Cour is a newly renovated long term rentals property overlooking a private courtyard in centre of the historic town of Pezenas in South France.
Pezenas is one of the most beautiful towns in the South of France and it features a vibrant arts and theatre scene, popular weekly market and a large Antiques sector. This long term rental apartment is perfectly situated just 1 minute walk to the shops, restaurants and the Saturday market. The property is ideal for a couple or a single person. Available for 6 to 12 month rentals.
The house contains:
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- Well-equipped kitchen
- WiFi internet
- Courtyard terrace
- Walking distance to shops, boulangeries, restaurants & cafes
This house is available to rent from December 2023 and the Owner will consider rental periods of 12 months+. The guide rental price is €650 per month + bills.
2. Pepieux - cheap property to rent in Aude, France (Ref: 2037)
A sunny 1 bed property available for long term rentals in the pretty Catalan village of Villelongue-del-Monts, near Perpignan. This property in Southern France comes with a garden, fully-equipped kitchen, air conditioning and parking. Villelongue-del-Monts, which is located 30 kms south of Perpignan, 17 kms inland from the Mediterranean coast and just a few kilometres from the Spanish border.
This private long term rentals property is located within the large grounds of a large villa. The property has an independent entrance and a private garden. There is off-street parking available.
The property features:
- 1 double bedroom
- Fitted kitchen
- Off-road parking
- Private garden
- Walking distance to boulangerie, bar & restaurant
This house is available to rent from December 2023 and the Owner will consider rental periods of 12 months. The guide rental price is €450 per month + bills.
3. Mediterranean house for long term rentals South France (Ref: 1949)
This pretty house near the Mediterranean coast in South France is available for long term rentals from €650 per month + bills from January 2023. The house comes with one bedroom, a spacious living room, home office and a roof terrace. It is located in a small village near Perpignan, France.
Sorede is located on the coastal plain, in the foothills of the Pyrenees. From the village there are beautiful views. Sorede is 15 minute drive to the Mediterranean beaches (at Collioure and Argeles sur Mer) and provides easy access to Perpignan and Spain. The surrounding area has some beautiful walking and cycling routes in the mountains.
The property comes with:
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Lovely roof terrace
- 15 mins to Mediterranean beaches
- Washing machine
- Fully-equipped kitchen
The long term rental prices do not include the utility bills. There is a monthly provision of €150 towards the electricity, water, internet and communal taxes. Available to rent for up to 12 months from October 2023.
4. Les Oliviers 1 bed apartment for rent St Chinian South of France (Ref: 2069)
Les Oliviers apartment for rent in the famous winemaking village of Saint Chinian, South of France, provides a comfortable long term rental accommodation for a couple or single person. This spacious apartment is located on the second floor and provides 70m2 of living space. The apartment comes with exposed beams, air conditioning and fully equipped kitchen.
This well equipped apartment in the heart of the Languedoc wine region provides comfortable accommodation for a couple or single person. Saint Chinian is surrounded by beautiful countryside and it is famous throughout France for its excellent wines. There are regular buses to Beziers, which has an airport and TGV train station. The Mediterranean coast is 35 mins.
The main benefits of this apartment include:
- modern, well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast table
- large sunny lounge
- modern kitchen
- comfortable bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- available for 12 month rentals
- Beziers airport 25 mins drive
Available for long term rentals for up to 12 months from €700 per month + bills. Pets may be accepted through prior agreement of the Owner.
5. La Pêche cheap 2 bed apartment for long term rentals France (Ref: 1962)
La Pêche is a 2 bed apartment with a terrace for long term rentals in the South of France. The apartment is located on the second floor of a typical French village house. This cheap long term rentals apartment can be rented for 6-12 months from €600 per month + bills.
The apartment is situated in the wine-producing village of Magalas in the Languedoc region of South France. Magalas has a good range of services, including 3 supermarkets, a DIY store, pharmacy, Doctors (English-speaking) and a couple of bars. There is a local train station at the end of the road, with services to Beziers.
The house is pet-friendly and well set-up for a long stay:
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Garage parking available
- Washing machine
- Pet-friendly
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Private terrace
The property is available for long term rental from September 2023 for €600 per month + bills.
6. House for long term rental near Pezenas South France (Ref: 279)
This 300 year old stone cottage is located within the of the conservation zone in the heart of the village of Nezignan L´Eveque in South France and is available for long term rentals from September through to May each year. This pretty village is surrounded by vineyards and is just 20 mins to the Languedoc coast in the South of France. The historical town of Pezenas is just 3kms away and here you will find a good range of supermarkets, shops and restaurants.
The house has recently been renovated and it is bright and airy with lots of natural light. It is a compact property with a full bathroom and sleeps up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms. The house is within easy walking distance of the boulangerie, shop, popular bar; excellent Pizza restaurant and an upmarket restaurant at the local hotel.
The Owners would prefer a longer rental period of 6-12 months. The house comprises the following features:
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- Courtyard garden
- Friendly-neighbourhood
- Parking nearby
- Wi-Fi and flat screen TV
- Walking distance to boulangerie, restaurants
- Available for 12 month annual rentals
This house is available to rent from September 2023 and the Owner will consider rental periods of up to 12 months. The guide rental price is €600 per month + bills.
7. La Pêche cheap studio apartment to rent South France (Ref: 1940)
La Pêche is a cheap studio apartment to rent in the South of France on a long term basis. The apartment is situated in the wine-producing village of Magalas in the Languedoc region. The studio apartment can be rented from €350 per month + bills.
Magalas has a good range of services, including 3 supermarkets, a DIY store, pharmacy, Doctors (English-speaking) and a couple of bars. There is a local train station at the end of the road, with services to Beziers.
- Stylish studio apartment
- 1 bathroom
- Modern kitchen
- WiFi internet
- Restaurants, shops & boulangerie 50m
- 10 mins to train station
The apartment can be rented on a monthly basis for between 3-12 months from €350 per month + bills.
8. Riverside house for rent in Esperaza South France Ref: 2058
This quaint 2 bedroom house for rent in the beautiful village of Esperaza in Southern France, comes with 2 south-facing terraces where you can terrace where you can enjoy meals or sit quietly listening to the river flowing below. Esperaza is located close to the ancient Cathar monuments and the mysterious village of Rennes le Chateau where Dan Browne collected material for his book The da Vinci Code.
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- 2 Private terraces
- Free parking near the house
- Utility room with washing machine
- Lounge and dining room
- Easy walking distance to shops, bars, restaurants and the weekly market
The house is available for rent between October to June from €750 per month + bills.
9. Stone Cottage near Limoges long term rentals France (Ref: 1946)
This Stone cottage near Limoges, France, is available for long term rentals from €600 per month + bills. The cottage can be rented from 3 to 12 months. The cottage is located in the small village of Nouaillas, close to Chateau Rochechouart in the Haute Vienne department. Haute Vienne is located just North of Dordogne and East of Charente. The popular town of Limoges is just 25 mins drive and features a lovely old town centre. Limoges was recently voted the 4th best place to live in France and was nominated as the best French city to retire to.
The cottage is very handy for the airport at Limoges (20 mins drive) which features flights to the UK (London Stansted, Manchester, Nottingham and Leeds-Bradford). Limoges train station, with TGV services direct to Paris, is just 25 mins away.
The property is ideal for a couple or a small family for an extended winter holiday or house-hunting trip. The cottage comes with:.
- Spacious living room
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Parking
- Walled garden
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- Wi-Fi
The apartment can be rented from 6-12 months. The Owner may accept one small dog, through prior agreement.
10. Cheap property rentals France sleeps 2-4 (Ref: 1677)
If you are looking for cheap long term property rentals in the South of France, then this 2 bedroom property close to Beziers is an ideal choice. The house is available to rent from October to May for €650 per month (including utility costs). This beautifully furnished and decorated 2 bedroom house is located on a working vineyard with very large garden and swimming pool. The house comes with a private terrace, air conditioning, internet and UK satellite TV. The house is located on the outskirts of Beziers, 15 minutes drive to the beaches at Valras Plage. The property features:
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Large living room
- Terrace
- Fully fitted kitchen
- Private parking
- TV and internet connection
This property on the outskirts of Beziers is available for long term rentals for 3-6 months from October to June. The monthly rental prices start at €650 pcm + bills.
11. Magalas long term rentals apartment South France (Ref: 1897)
A sunny 1 bed furnished property available for long term rentals in the pretty hill-top village of Magalas, near Beziers. This property in Southern France comes with a large roof terrace, fully-equipped kitchen, a double bedroom and a laundry room. Magalas has everything you will need from a small town, including 3 supermarkets, a DIY store, pharmacy, Doctors (English-speaking) and a couple of bars. One of the best restaurants in the region is situated just around the corner..
The property features:
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- Open plan living room
- Private roof terrace
- Fully fitted kitchen
- Light and airy interior
- Wi-Fi
This long term rentals property provides comfortable accommodation for a single person or couple and can be rented all year around from €500 per month + bills. Available from 1 November 2023.
12. Pezenas long term house rental France sleeps 4 (Ref: 1166)
This Pezenas long term house rental, France, is situated on a private gated residence on the edge of the medieval town centre. This house rental provides accommodation for up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms. There is a shared swimming pool (June to September), private parking, enclosed garden and WiFi.
The property is ideally situated for Pezenas, with the town centre just a short walk away. The Owner will accept pets through prior arrangement.
The property comes with:
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Fully fitted kitchen
- WiFi Internet
- Garden & terrace
- Shared swimming pool and Parking
This Pezenas property is available for long term lets from 3 to 12 months. The monthly rental price starts from €550 pcm + bills.
13. Thezan-les-Beziers 1 bed long term property rentals France (Ref: 1726)
This bright and spacious 1 bedroom property for long term rentals is located in a former wine domaine near the village of Thezan-les-Beziers. The property is situated in the countryside, but is just a short bike ride down a quiet lane to the centre of the village. The property has its own independent access and comes with private parking, a courtyard garden and use of a heated swimming pool on site (open May to October). Inside the property is equipped with air conditioning, WiFi, a washing machine and a well-equipped kitchen. There is even an Upright piano for pianists!
The property is furnished and equipped to a high standard and comes with:
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- Swimming pool
- CCTV
- WiFi and UK TV
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
This Thezan-les-Beziers property for rent in France is available for long term rentals between October and March/April each year (and possibly up to 12 months). The guide price is €650 pcm + bills (although rentals over the summer will be up to €950 pcm + bills).
Thinking of moving to France in 2024 . . . ?
Read our article on the Choosing the right house to rent in France
See our analysis on Long term rental prices in France so you know what sort of money you will expect to pay on rent
Discover more about the different rental contracts in France and the different ways of finding a long term rental property: Best ways to rent a house in France
Read our Checklist on renting in France long term
Check out our selection of Long term rentals France currently available for rent for 2024
Discover the 10 most popular locations for long term rentals in France
Contact Iain by Email if you have any particular questions you would like to ask about living in the South of France.
