Student life in France is getting more costly. Rises in transport passes and rent have pushed up the living cost by an average of two per cent in the past year - but some French cities still offer student life on a budget. Here are the lists of cities to consider if you're looking for the cheapest cities in France for international students; Poitiers, Brest, Limoges, Saint-Étienne, Angers, Perpignan, Clermont-Ferrand, Orléans, Le Havre, Caen.