Site Logo image

Ain department Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

Data updated monthly.Last update:July 4, 2026
France
Confidence
High

Ain department market overview: score, prices and rental yields

Market Score

92Excellent
92 / 100
Investability
51
Price momentum
85
Rental demand
84
Sales demand
71

Median asking price

€290,000
1M
+3.9%
1Y
+2.5%
Median asking price
MonthMedian asking price
August 2025€269,320
September 2025€275,000
October 2025€275,000
November 2025€278,000
December 2025€285,000
January 2026€283,000
February 2026€283,000
March 2026€280,000
April 2026€290,000
May 2026€271,000
June 2026€279,000
July 2026€290,000

Median monthly rent

€760
1M
+4.1%
1Y
+7.7%
Median monthly rent
MonthMedian monthly rent
August 2025€760
September 2025€770
October 2025€790
November 2025€790
December 2025€800
January 2026€790
February 2026€790
March 2026€780
April 2026€770
May 2026€780
June 2026€730
July 2026€760

Gross Rental Yield

4.1%
1M
-2.7%
1Y
+10.3%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
August 20254.12%
September 20254.05%
October 20253.99%
November 20254.03%
December 20254%
January 20264.14%
February 20264.14%
March 20264.05%
April 20263.77%
May 20263.99%
June 20264.21%
July 20264.1%

Median price per m²

€4,140
1M
+3.9%
1Y
+0.4%
Median price per m²
MonthMedian price per m²
August 2025€3,960
September 2025€3,990
October 2025€4,040
November 2025€4,090
December 2025€4,130
January 2026€4,100
February 2026€4,100
March 2026€4,040
April 2026€4,160
May 2026€3,870
June 2026€3,990
July 2026€4,140

Market Breakdown

Property listings (7,844 for sale)

Top submarket

Bourg-en-Bresse

88
Gross Rental Yield
5.05 %
Median asking price
€182.0k
Median monthly rent
€500

Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
1 bedroom4.26%
2 bedroom4.56%
3 bedroom3.76%
4+ bedroom2.89%
Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
< 30 m² apartments6.01%
30-40 m² apartments4.11%
40-50 m² apartments4.29%
50-60 m² apartments4.63%
60-70 m² apartments3.81%
70-80 m² apartments3.81%
80-90 m² apartments2.99%
90-100 m² apartments2.91%

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
1 bedroom€4,180
2 bedroom€3,990
3 bedroom€4,160
4+ bedroom€5,230
Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
< 30 m² apartments3650
30-40 m² apartments4580
40-50 m² apartments4260
50-60 m² apartments3450
60-70 m² apartments4120
70-80 m² apartments3970
80-90 m² apartments4980
90-100 m² apartments4790

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
1 bedroom126
2 bedroom568
3 bedroom1,018
4+ bedroom1,143
Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
< 30 m² apartments85
30-40 m² apartments115
40-50 m² apartments395
50-60 m² apartments176
60-70 m² apartments664
70-80 m² apartments319
80-90 m² apartments494
90-100 m² apartments242

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
1 bedroom147
2 bedroom162
3 bedroom184
4+ bedroom92
Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
< 30 m² apartments106
30-40 m² apartments80
40-50 m² apartments90
50-60 m² apartments56
60-70 m² apartments87
70-80 m² apartments62
80-90 m² apartments44
90-100 m² apartments32

Market Trends

Listings by property size

1 bedroom (8%)
2 bedroom (21%)
3 bedroom (35%)
4+ bedroom (36%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
1 bedroom (8%)273 listings (8%)
2 bedroom (21%)730 listings (21%)
3 bedroom (35%)1,202 listings (35%)
4+ bedroom (36%)1,235 listings (36%)

Sales Activity Index

25-54%
Sales Activity Index
MonthSales Activity Index
August 202538%
September 202530%
October 202533%
November 202540%
December 202537%
January 202636%
February 202635%
March 202636%
April 202638%
May 202654%
June 202652%
July 202625%

Rent Activity Index

14-62%
Rent Activity Index
MonthRent Activity Index
August 202562%
September 202538%
October 202552%
November 202550%
December 202551%
January 202647%
February 202641%
March 202654%
April 202651%
May 202614%
June 202659%
July 202646%

Median asking price

Median asking price
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
August 2025€184.5k€272k€425k
September 2025€187.7k€274k€446k
October 2025€188k€269.6k€460k
November 2025€193k€271.4k€475k
December 2025€187.8k€270.7k€475k
January 2026€184.5k€275k€469k
February 2026€184.5k€276.5k€469.5k
March 2026€182k€280k€469k
April 2026€185k€289k€465k
May 2026€183.5k€257.5k€426k
June 2026€170k€274k€450k
July 2026€179.5k€274.8k€470.5k

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
August 2025€670€820€1,150
September 2025€660€790€1,150
October 2025€700€800€1,180
November 2025€670€860€1,100
December 2025€650€860€1,180
January 2026€700€850€1,180
February 2026€670€850€1,100
March 2026€690€800€1,150
April 2026€650€800€1,060
May 2026€650€820€1,060
June 2026€670€810€1,190
July 2026€680€860€1,140

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
August 202522.9527.5830.8
September 202523.728.9832.32
October 202522.428.2632.42
November 20252426.335.9
December 202524.126.3933.5
January 202622.0626.9633.26
February 202622.9527.0435.73
March 202621.9829.1734.06
April 202623.8630.136.5
May 202623.5426.2833.49
June 202621.1328.1931.49
July 202621.9226.6234.54

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
August 2025€4,170€4,060€4,620
September 2025€4,220€4,090€4,850
October 2025€4,240€4,020€5,000
November 2025€4,390€4,050€5,110
December 2025€4,240€4,040€5,110
January 2026€4,190€4,100€5,100
February 2026€4,190€4,130€5,050
March 2026€4,050€4,180€5,090
April 2026€4,110€4,310€5,110
May 2026€4,090€3,840€4,530
June 2026€3,780€4,090€4,890
July 2026€3,990€4,160€5,230

Profitability Scenarios

* With a €150,000 investment

Lower-yield district

€7,320

Annual Rental Income

Higher-yield district

€9,330

Annual Rental Income

As of July 2026, gross rental yields in Ain department ranged from ~4.88% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~6.22% in the highest-yielding districts

Find Best Yield for Your Budget

About Ain department

Ain department sits at the crossroads of eastern France, shaped by its proximity to Lyon, the Jura foothills, and the Swiss border. Its apartment market reflects that strategic setting, with a mix of local towns and commuter-linked areas that continue to attract steady attention.

July 2026 brings the clearest signal yet: apartment prices are still rising, but rental growth is moving faster, creating a tighter balance for investors. The average sale price reached €290,000, up 3.9% over the month and 2.5% over the year, while the average price per square metre climbed to €4,140. Against that, the average rent price increased to €760, rising 4.1% month on month and 7.7% year on year.

That combination leaves the yield at 4.1%, a level that suggests income remains present, but not without pressure from higher entry prices. The small year-on-year move in the average m2 price, up 0.4%, points to a market where headline values and rental levels are not advancing in the same way. For apartment investors in Ain, the month’s story is not broad acceleration, but a narrower margin between pricing momentum and rental return.
Name
All
4.1 %
2,858
586
€290,000
€760
Studio
-- %
--
--
--
--
1 Bedroom
4.26 %
126
147
€129,500
€460
2 Bedrooms
4.56 %
568
162
€179,500
€680
3 Bedrooms
3.76 %
1,018
184
€274,750
€860
4+ Bedrooms
2.89 %
1,143
92
€470,500
€1,140

Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 4.1% and property prices starting at €129,500, Ain department

may become a good investment option for some investors.

Median property prices in Ain department are €290,000, while the median rent is €760. This means that a median property in Ain department will pay for itself in 31.8 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median 1-bedroom apartment: 4.26% yield, sale price €129,500, rent €460.

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.56% yield, sale price €179,500, rent €680.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 3.76% yield, sale price €274,750, rent €860.

A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 2.89% yield, sale price €470,500, rent €1,140.

Where exactly to buy the property?

Ain department offers yields of up to 6.22% for a median apartment. Explore Ain department in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.