🇫🇷 Paris, FR
11th Arr. (Oberkampf / Bastille)
Trendy, young, and buzzing — bars, restaurants, co-working, young professional hub.
1-Bed Rent
€1,200–1,700
Buy Price
€9,000–12,000/m²
Walkability
high
Expat Community
medium
Price basis: rents ≈€34.4/m² (SeLoger Jan 2026, furnished) × typical unit sizes.
The 11th arrondissement is Paris's nightlife and young professional epicenter, stretching from Bastille to Oberkampf to République. Rue Oberkampf and Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud are lined with craft cocktail bars, natural wine caves, and neo-bistros. It's dense, diverse, and energetic — Paris's answer to Brooklyn or Shoreditch. Housing is mostly Haussmann-era (1860s-1900s) 5-6 story walkups with smaller apartments than the western arrondissements. Co-working spaces (Station F is nearby) make it popular with freelancers.
Rent Ranges — 11th Arr. (Oberkampf / Bastille)
studio
€1,000–1,400/mo
one Bed
€1,200–1,700/mo
two Bed
€1,750–2,400/mo
Basis: rents ≈€34.4/m² (SeLoger Jan 2026, furnished) × typical unit sizes.
✅ Best For
- • Young professionals
- • Freelancers
- • Nightlife lovers
- • Foodies on a relative budget
⚠️ Not Ideal For
- • Families needing calm
- • Light sleepers
- • Those wanting green space
- • Car owners
Daily Life in 11th Arr. (Oberkampf / Bastille)
Transport
Metro lines 2, 3, 5, 8, 9 (Bastille, Oberkampf, République, Voltaire). Extremely well-connected. Vélib' everywhere.
Schools
École Bilingue (10min by metro). Lycée International (Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 40min by RER)
Healthcare
Hôpital Saint-Antoine (in the 11th). Numerous clinics and pharmacies. SOS Médecins available.
Groceries & Daily
Marché Bastille (Thursday + Sunday — one of Paris's best open-air markets). Franprix, Carrefour City. Bakeries, specialty shops. Very livable.
Dining & Nightlife
Excellent — Paris's best bar street (Oberkampf). Neo-bistros, natural wine bars, craft cocktails. Vibrant every night.
Safety
Generally safe. Busy streets until late. Standard precautions near Bastille metro at night. République area well-policed.
Internet
300+ Mbps (fiber available throughout)
Pros
- ✓ Best nightlife in Paris
- ✓ 20-30% cheaper than Le Marais
- ✓ Extremely well-connected metro
- ✓ Bastille market
- ✓ Young and diverse energy
- ✓ Co-working options
Cons
- ✗ Noisy (bars open late)
- ✗ No parks or green space nearby
- ✗ Walkup apartments (no elevators)
- ✗ Crowded streets
- ✗ Gentrifying fast
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Data last verified: 2026-09-06. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or real estate advice. Property laws, tax rules, and market conditions change frequently. Always consult qualified local professionals before making property decisions.