Why settle for a hotel room when you could have a kitchen on the Seine, a market routine, and a favorite café that knows your order? This is the quotidian side of Paris that hotel guests miss out on. It comes alive in the weekday morning rhythm at the boulangerie, in the faint smell of a neighbor’s coffee drifting through a shared courtyard, in the unhurried pleasure of cooking dinner with produce from the local market.
For visitors dreaming of a séjour that stretches beyond a short vacation — two weeks, a month, or perhaps a full season or year — the good news is that the city’s furnished rental market has never been more welcoming to international visitors. A number of specialist agencies cater expressly to non-French renters, offering everything from the paperwork guidance to personalized services with trusted, local experience.
If you’re ready to properly fall in love with the city and commit to an extended stay, here are six international rental agencies in Paris worth knowing about.
MR Agency Real Estate
Best for: those seeking exceptional spaces with hands-on services throughout the stay
Launched as an event agency specializing in unique Parisian venues in 2016, MR Agency’s American founder Melissa Regan expanded into residential real estate in 2021, bringing her expertise in managing French galleries to providing exceptional apartments for longer-term private rentals.
Her multilingual team takes a genuinely personal approach from the first conversation, taking time to understand your needs and preferred neighborhoods before presenting a carefully chosen selection of properties. The result is a portfolio that feels considered rather than generic, with apartments that offer real comfort and a true sense of living like a local.
In addition to finding you the right property, they offer a range of services designed to support you throughout your stay, from relocation assistance and concierge services to renovation project management and commercial property searches. This is particularly useful for those using an extended visit to explore whether Paris might eventually become something more permanent.
Visit: mragencyrealestate.com
Paris Attitude
Best for: first-time long-stay visitors who want maximum choice
With over 4,000 furnished apartments spanning every arrondissement, Paris Attitude is one of the most comprehensive platforms in the city. They offer studios, family-sized homes, and everything in between — all visited and verified by their team before being listed.
Every apartment comes fully equipped so you can arrive and simply start living. The online rental process is paperless and straightforward, with a dedicated advisor assigned to each tenant throughout the stay. They can help shorten or extend your rental period if plans change, and optional add-ons like airport chauffeur service and on-demand housekeeping mean that the level of support can be as light or as hands-on as you prefer.
Visit: parisattitude.com
Blueground
Best for: those who want a seamless, hotel-quality experience in apartment form
Blueground offers professionally decorated, fully serviced apartments with none of the administrative friction that can accompany traditional rentals. There are no broker fees, no year-long lease requirements, and no redesign needed — utilities are set up, the decor is clean and beautiful, and dedicated remote workspaces are included for those continuing work from abroad.
Their Paris properties are concentrated in the city’s most desirable neighborhoods and come with 3D tours so you can fall in love with a flat from the other side of the world before you commit. For visitors who appreciate polish and practicality in equal measure, Blueground is a solid place to start looking.
Visit: theblueground.com
Lodgis
Best for: travelers who value a curated, consultant-led experience
Lodgis has long been a trusted name in the furnished rental world, and their approach is notably personal. Every property in their portfolio has been individually selected by a team of consultants, and they position themselves as true specialists in helping people navigate the complexities of finding an apartment in Paris.
Their listings span from studios to large family apartments across all twenty arrondissements, and their team of advisors is available by phone Monday through Friday to guide you through the search, the paperwork, and the practical questions that inevitably come up along the way. Lodgis offers the kind of structured, knowledgeable support that makes the process feel considerably less daunting.
Visit: lodgis.com
Your Friend in Paris
Best for: those who want expert guidance navigating the French rental process as an expat
In business since 2009, Your Friend in Paris was built by expats who have collectively relocated 23 times. This means they deeply understand just how complicated the French administrative system can feel from the outside.
For help finding the right apartment, understanding the lease, and navigating the practical paperwork that comes with any stay of more than a few weeks, they offer a service that takes visitors from first search to signing. With a knowledgeable expat available to answer questions at every step along the way, they’re like the informed, resourceful friend who has already figured everything out — and is happy to share the knowledge.
Visit: yourfriendinparis.com
My Apartment in Paris
Best for: families and individuals who prefer a smaller, locally rooted agency
Located in the 6th arrondissement since 2002, My Apartment in Paris manages a carefully curated portfolio of around 150 furnished apartments in some of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods. What sets them apart from larger platforms is the depth of their involvement: they manage, maintain, and welcome tenants into every property themselves, and they hold exclusive rights to almost all their listings, meaning you won’t find the same apartments elsewhere.
For families looking for space, or individuals wanting a genuine pied-à-terre managed with real attention to detail, this is an agency that earns its loyal following.
Visit: my-apartment-in-paris.com
One practical note worth keeping in mind when considering a longer stay in Paris: visitors from outside the EU will want to confirm their rental falls under the appropriate lease framework before signing. The bail mobilité (mobility lease) is an excellent option for stays of one to ten months, requiring no deposit and designed precisely for those coming to Paris on a temporary basis. A good agency will guide you through this, but it is worth knowing the term before you begin your search.