Living in Saint-Michel, Bordeaux

Monthly rent in EUR (€). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Bordeaux dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €900/month — roughly 5% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,100 - €1,300/month and three-bedrooms €1,500 - €1,750/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by walk, it sits about as central as most Bordeaux areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the multicultural, authentic, affordable tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Centre / Saint-Pierre.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Saint-Michel as the nearest tram stop, Jardin des Remparts as nearby green space and Ria money transfer as the nearest supermarket around the Saint-Michel reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Saint-Michel, Bordeaux?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Saint-Michel costs €800 - €1,000/month (second-hand contract) or €650 - €800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,100 - €1,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,500 - €1,750/month.

Is Saint-Michel safe for expats?

Saint-Michel has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Saint-Michel to Bordeaux center?

The commute from Saint-Michel to Bordeaux city center takes approximately 10 minutes by walk.

What is Saint-Michel like to live in?

Multicultural and authentic. Flea market, North African food, and the Gothic basilica bell tower. In our data it is tagged as multicultural, authentic, affordable.