Find your long-term rental in France

If you are moving to France in 2027 or 2028 and need to keep to a budget, finding an affordable property to rent will be one of your main priorities. This selection of cheap long term rentals in France includes furnished apartments, village houses and country cottages, with rental prices of €750 per month or less. Whether you are retiring, house hunting or planning an extended stay, there are still opportunities to enjoy life in France without spending a fortune on rent.

More and more people are choosing the South of France for a long winter vacation. At Long term rentals in France we have established a reputation as the leading provider of winter lets in South France. Here we feature 14 properties across Provence, Cote d'Azur, the Languedoc and South-West France to rent over the winter period 2025-26.

The countryside around the Southern French town of Carcassonne, has proved to be a very popular place for finding a long term rental property in the last couple of years. Here is a selection of 10 houses currently available for long term rent in the Carcassonne area of Southern France during 2027 and into 2028. 

The Cote d'Azur is a fantastic location for a winter long term rental in France. The weather is stunning, you will always find a festival or local market to visit and you can combine glitzy resorts with quaint old French villages. There is a fantastic range of Cote d'Azur properties for long term let in France - from 6 bedroom villas overlooking the coast to beach apartments.

To help you find the perfect area to rent a property in France, we have prepared a list of the most popular long term rental locations in France. If you are planning a long stay in France during 2027, then let us help you find the best area to be based. This is not an exhaustive list, but from my knowledge and travels around Languedoc, Provence and the South of France, I would recommend the following 10 places as good options for long term rentals in France:

It is not always easy to rent a house in France on an annual or monthly basis if you are a foreigner. If you are looking to come to France during 2027 or 2028, either to study, or to work or for a long vacation; then finding a suitable house to rent is obviously going to be high on your list of priorities. Unfortunately, the French system is not that geared up to help foreign nationals renting property in France on a long term basis, especially if they have no previous financial history in France. 

Moving to France with your dog or cat? Finding a suitable property can be one of the biggest challenges, especially if you have more than one pet. Our selection of pet-friendly long term rentals in France includes village houses, country cottages and villas, many with gardens, courtyards or countryside walks nearby. These furnished properties are suitable for extended stays of 3–12 months, subject to availability and agreement on your pets.

Spending time by the beach in France throughout the year is a great plan. Explore coastal long term rentals in the South of France, including properties suited to extended stays outside the busy summer season. Check each listing for rental terms and current availability.

The marvellous region of Provence is the perfect destination for long term rentals in the South of France in 2026. Here we present 12 cottages and villas for long term rentals in Provence, France, available to rent during 2026. Provence is ever bit as magical as you imagine. The lavender fields, hilltop villages and the historical cities of Avignon, Arles and Aix en Provence all combine to create a wonderful destination for a long vacation in the South of France. 

Here we discuss, the minimum income requirements that you must meet to apply for French Residency or a Long Stay Visa for France. There are actually, 4 main criteria that you must meet on your French Residency application, but the most important on is that you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself and your family in France.