With over 3,000 properties sprinkled across Paris, Blueground are one of the city’s most popular solutions for fully furnished, move-in-ready apartment rentals.
Founded in Athens in 2013, Blueground rapidly grew to become a major player in the apartment rentals sector, soon expanding to dozens of major cities across the globe – including Paris. The company partner with landlords to lease and fully furnish high-spec properties targeted at everyone from expats, business travellers, digital nomads and students to relocating families and people between homes.. But are Blueground really worth the premium? Check out our independent review below.
How it Works
The key USP of Blueground is that they provide completely furnished apartments which are ready from day one. The apartments cater for individuals who require medium or long term rentals, ranging from thirty days or longer. Users can search and book apartments via the Blueground website, where they can find live listings, compare apartments, check photos, amenities, location and finally make their booking.
Moreover, once they’ve made a booking, users can utilise the dedicated Blueground app for all their stay-related tasks such as accessing apartment details, guest support, requesting maintenance, cleaning services and updates about their stay, without any need for dealing with landlords or management agents.
Homes & Locations
Blueground’s Parisian portfolio is highly spread around the Paris area, covering central neighbourhoods as well as highly desirable areas spanning many of the city’s arrondissements.
The accommodations vary in size, starting with studios and going all the way up to bigger apartments, which can even have four bedrooms. In Paris, the accommodations include studios, plus one-bedroom , two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom apartments. All apartments come fully furnished, with equipped kitchens, Wi-Fi, utilities and practical facilities such as space to work from home.
When it comes to pricing, Blueground is undeniably at the top end of Paris’s rental market, with studios usually starting at around €1,800 per month. One-bedroom apartments tend to be available from roughly €2,300 per month, and two-bedroom properties upwards of €3,500. Larger homes in the city’s most prestigious central neighbourhoods can climb higher €6,000 per month. As with other property rental platforms, prices vary according to location, season and length of stay, with longer bookings generally offering better monthly value.
Client Reviews
Customer reviews of Blueground are broadly positive but somewhat polarised. Many guests praise the stylish, well-equipped apartments, convenient locations, straightforward booking process and responsive support, particularly when minor maintenance issues arise. However, other reviews report some inconsistency when it comes to property standards and whether apartments fully match their listings, as well as some delays in receiving refunds. Blueground currently holds a four-star Trustpilot rating.
Summary
Blueground delivers exactly what it promises, which is high-quality, fully furnished apartments that make settling into Paris as hassle-free as possible. The monthly rates will be too high for many travellers, but for those planning a longer stay in Paris, the ease of moving straight into a fully furnished, professionally managed apartment may be worth paying extra for. If you’re travelling on a tight budget, Blueground probably isn’t the right fit. But if you’re happy to pay more for a well-furnished apartment and a hassle-free experience, it’s easy to see why Blueground remains one of the most popular property rental options on the market.