{"id":31228,"date":"2021-06-03T19:32:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T19:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/?p=31228"},"modified":"2025-04-03T10:02:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T10:02:06","slug":"freelancer-rental-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/freelancer-rental-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Freelancer in 2025: How to Find a Rental Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Working as a freelancer offers valuable freedom, but this status can make it more difficult to find a rental home. In 2025, landlords remain demanding: <strong>stable income, solid guarantees, complete application<\/strong>&#8230; so many criteria that can pose a challenge for self-employed individuals. So, how can you maximize your chances of renting an apartment as a freelancer? Follow our tips.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>1. Assess your rental home budget<\/h2>\n<p>Before starting your search, it&#8217;s essential to <strong>determine your budget<\/strong>. The most common rule is that your income should be <strong>three times the rent<\/strong> (excluding charges). Be sure to calculate your available income accurately:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Average turnover over the past 12 months<\/li>\n<li>Deduct social, tax, and professional expenses<\/li>\n<li>Fixed costs (insurance, travel, professional tools, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A realistic calculation will help you target <strong>housing that matches your financial capacity<\/strong> and avoid unnecessary application rejections.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>2. Prepare a strong and well-organized application<\/h2>\n<p>A solid application is your best asset as a freelancer. To reassure landlords, it should be complete, clear, and up to date. Here are the essential documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your <strong>SIRET number<\/strong> and URSSAF activity declaration<\/li>\n<li>Your <strong>last two tax notices<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Your financial statements if you operate as a company<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>letter from a certified accountant<\/strong> confirming your recent income, current contracts, and their duration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also prepare a digital version of your application (PDF or via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dossierfacile.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DossierFacile.fr<\/a>) to save time and show your professionalism.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>3. Find a guarantor or equivalent solution<\/h2>\n<p>A guarantor is often required. They must have net monthly income of at least three times the rent. If a relative can act as your guarantor, that\u2019s a strong advantage. Otherwise, consider the following options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visale.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visale<\/a>: a free guarantee from Action Logement for eligible freelancers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garantme.fr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garantme<\/a>: a paid service that acts as a guarantor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do you have a foreign guarantor? Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/louer-paris-2025-garant-etranger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>4. Leverage your network (with caution)<\/h2>\n<p>Social networks can be a great resource. Don\u2019t hesitate to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask your friends and professional contacts if they know of a landlord<\/li>\n<li>Join local Facebook groups (e.g. Wanted, Locataires Paris, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be cautious of scams. Never send money before visiting the property and signing a proper lease.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>5. Contact a rental agency<\/h2>\n<p>To improve your chances, contact a <strong>rental agency<\/strong>. Some are open to freelancer profiles and can offer you housing suited to your professional situation.<\/p>\n<p>Are you a property owner? Let our team manage your rental: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodgis.com\/en\/owners\/rental-management-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Conclusion: renting a home as a freelancer in 2025<\/h2>\n<p>Being a freelancer in 2025 doesn&#8217;t prevent you from renting a home\u2014as long as you are well prepared. By planning your budget, building a solid application, and exploring all guarantee solutions, you can win over landlords.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a place to live?<\/strong> Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodgis.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lodgis.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working as a freelancer offers valuable freedom, but this status can make it more difficult to find a rental home. In 2025, landlords remain demanding: stable income, solid guarantees, complete application&#8230; so many criteria that can pose a challenge for self-employed individuals. 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