France Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

About France

France offers a broad and enduring real-estate backdrop, shaped by its mix of major cities, regional hubs, and established lifestyle destinations. For apartment investors, that diversity matters because pricing, rent levels, and yield can move differently across the country, giving the national market a nuanced profile.

July 2026 points to a market where values are edging higher again, but only gradually. The average apartment sale price reached €256,800, while the average price per square metre rose to €4,080, both up 0.7% over the month. At the same time, the average rent price increased more quickly to €730, up 2.8% month on month. That combination creates the month’s key tension: income is moving up faster than purchase pricing, yet the spread still has to support investor returns.

On a yearly basis, the picture is more restrained. Average sale prices and average m2 prices are both down 2.3% compared with July 2025, while rents are flat year on year. The current yield stands at 4.22%, which suggests apartment investment in France is being priced with a clear income focus rather than strong capital growth momentum. For investors tracking entry points, July’s numbers indicate a market that has stabilised, but not yet fully re-rated.