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Ain department Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

Data updated monthly.Last update:August 6, 2026
France
Confidence
High

Ain department market overview: score, prices and rental yields

Market Score

78Good
78 / 100
Investability
55
Price momentum
49
Rental demand
88
Sales demand
71

Median asking price

€269,000
1M
-7.2%
1Y
-0.1%
Median asking price
MonthMedian asking price
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
August 2026€269,000

Median monthly rent

€790
1M
+3.9%
1Y
+3.9%
Median monthly rent
MonthMedian monthly rent
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
August 2026€790

Gross Rental Yield

4.38%
1M
+7%
1Y
+6.4%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
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%
August 20264.38%

Median price per m²

€3,810
1M
-8.1%
1Y
-3.9%
Median price per m²
MonthMedian price per m²
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
August 2026€3,810

Market Breakdown

Property listings (7,093 for sale)

Top submarket

Bourg-en-Bresse

80
Gross Rental Yield
5.1 %
Median asking price
€182.1k
Median monthly rent
€580

Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
1 bedroom4.8%
2 bedroom4.74%
3 bedroom4.01%
4+ bedroom3.26%
Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
30-40 m² apartments4.54%
40-50 m² apartments4.47%
50-60 m² apartments4.8%
60-70 m² apartments4.07%
70-80 m² apartments3.79%
80-90 m² apartments3.48%
90-100 m² apartments3.06%

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
1 bedroom€3,770
2 bedroom€3,790
3 bedroom€3,760
4+ bedroom€4,560
Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
30-40 m² apartments4190
40-50 m² apartments4090
50-60 m² apartments3400
60-70 m² apartments3770
70-80 m² apartments3850
80-90 m² apartments3980
90-100 m² apartments4630

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
1 bedroom90
2 bedroom489
3 bedroom917
4+ bedroom1,031
Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
30-40 m² apartments92
40-50 m² apartments325
50-60 m² apartments158
60-70 m² apartments591
70-80 m² apartments296
80-90 m² apartments448
90-100 m² apartments219

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
1 bedroom114
2 bedroom161
3 bedroom185
4+ bedroom91
Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
30-40 m² apartments68
40-50 m² apartments87
50-60 m² apartments59
60-70 m² apartments87
70-80 m² apartments60
80-90 m² apartments48
90-100 m² apartments23

Market Trends

Listings by property size

1 bedroom (7%)
2 bedroom (21%)
3 bedroom (36%)
4+ bedroom (36%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
1 bedroom (7%)204 listings (7%)
2 bedroom (21%)650 listings (21%)
3 bedroom (36%)1,102 listings (36%)
4+ bedroom (36%)1,122 listings (36%)

Sales Activity Index

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

Rent Activity Index

14-59%
Rent Activity Index
MonthRent Activity Index
September 202538%
October 202552%
November 202550%
December 202551%
January 202647%
February 202641%
March 202654%
April 202651%
May 202614%
June 202659%
July 202646%
August 202647%

Median asking price

Median asking price
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
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
August 2026€170k€252k€410k

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
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
August 2026€670€840€1,120

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
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
August 202621.0824.9430.64

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
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
August 2026€3,790€3,760€4,560

Profitability Scenarios

* With a €150,000 investment

Lower-yield district

€6,540

Annual Rental Income

Higher-yield district

€10,020

Annual Rental Income

As of September 2026, gross rental yields in Ain department ranged from ~4.36% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~6.68% in the highest-yielding districts

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About Ain department

Ain department combines a strategic border position with a varied landscape of towns, countryside, and cross-border links. That mix helps it stand out within eastern France, where local housing markets can reflect both regional life and wider economic currents.

August 2026 brings the clearest signal first: apartment prices have eased, but rents have continued to rise. The average sale price sits at €269,000, after a monthly decline of 7.2%, while the average price per square metre is €3,810, down 8.1% over the same period. Against that softer pricing backdrop, the average rent has moved up 3.9% month on month to €790.

That divergence creates the month’s main tension for investors. The current yield is 4.38%, which suggests income remains present, yet the recent drop in sale values has been sharper than the rise in rent. On a yearly basis, the apartment sale price is broadly flat at 0.1% lower than a year ago, while rent is still up 3.9% and the average price per square metre is down 3.9%. For August 2026, Ain department looks like a market where pricing has reset more quickly than rental income, narrowing the gap between valuation and yield.
Name
All
4.38 %
2,529
552
€269,000
€790
Studio
-- %
--
--
--
--
1 Bedroom
4.8 %
90
114
€120,660
€480
2 Bedrooms
4.74 %
489
161
€170,000
€670
3 Bedrooms
4.01 %
917
185
€252,000
€840
4+ Bedrooms
3.26 %
1,031
91
€410,000
€1,120

Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 4.38% and property prices starting at €120,660, Ain department

may become a good investment option for some investors.

Median property prices in Ain department are €269,000, while the median rent is €790. This means that a median property in Ain department will pay for itself in 28.4 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median 1-bedroom apartment: 4.80% yield, sale price €120,660, rent €480.

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.74% yield, sale price €170,000, rent €670.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 4.01% yield, sale price €252,000, rent €840.

A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 3.26% yield, sale price €410,000, rent €1,120.

Where exactly to buy the property?

Ain department offers yields of up to 6.68% for a median apartment. Explore Ain department in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.

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