Allier department Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

About Allier department

Allier department in central France combines river valleys, historic towns and broad rural landscapes, giving it a distinctive setting within Auvergne. Its apartment market reflects that steady regional character, with values shaped by a balance of local housing needs and longer-term investment interest.

July 2026 stands out for one clear signal: apartment prices are still moving higher, while rental growth remains comparatively restrained. The average sale price reached €126,000, after rising 3.0% over the month and 9.6% over the year, while the average price per square metre climbed to €1,840, up 3.9% month on month and 5.2% year on year. Against that backdrop, the average rent held at €490, unchanged over the month but up 4.8% over 12 months.

That combination points to a market where price momentum is outpacing near-term rental adjustment. For investors, the headline yield of 5.61% remains relevant, but it now sits alongside firmer entry costs than a year ago. In other words, the department’s apartment market is not just getting more expensive in absolute terms; it is also asking more from buyers per square metre, which narrows the room for easy yield expansion even as rents continue to edge higher over the longer term.