Besançon Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields
Data updated monthly.Last update:July 4, 2026
Doubs department
Confidence
High
Besançon market overview: score, prices and rental yields
Market Score
88Good
88 / 100
Investability
65Price momentum
57Rental demand
44Sales demand
37Median asking price
€175,000
| 1M | 0% |
| 1Y | -3.8% |
| Month | Median asking price |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | €170,000 |
| September 2025 | €174,500 |
| October 2025 | €176,360 |
| November 2025 | €180,000 |
| December 2025 | €175,000 |
| January 2026 | €176,360 |
| February 2026 | €175,000 |
| March 2026 | €175,000 |
| April 2026 | €174,000 |
| May 2026 | €174,500 |
| June 2026 | €175,000 |
| July 2026 | €175,000 |
Median monthly rent
€620
| 1M | +5.4% |
| 1Y | +5.5% |
| Month | Median monthly rent |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | €650 |
| September 2025 | €660 |
| October 2025 | €700 |
| November 2025 | €660 |
| December 2025 | €690 |
| January 2026 | €660 |
| February 2026 | €650 |
| March 2026 | €650 |
| April 2026 | €620 |
| May 2026 | €610 |
| June 2026 | €590 |
| July 2026 | €620 |
Gross Rental Yield
5.79%
| 1M | -6.7% |
| 1Y | +13.8% |
| Month | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 5.77% |
| September 2025 | 5.74% |
| October 2025 | 5.61% |
| November 2025 | 5.36% |
| December 2025 | 5.7% |
| January 2026 | 5.64% |
| February 2026 | 5.73% |
| March 2026 | 5.85% |
| April 2026 | 5.72% |
| May 2026 | 5.92% |
| June 2026 | 6.2% |
| July 2026 | 5.79% |
Median price per m²
€2,670
| 1M | +0.7% |
| 1Y | -4.6% |
| Month | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | €2,560 |
| September 2025 | €2,680 |
| October 2025 | €2,690 |
| November 2025 | €2,770 |
| December 2025 | €2,690 |
| January 2026 | €2,710 |
| February 2026 | €2,690 |
| March 2026 | €2,690 |
| April 2026 | €2,710 |
| May 2026 | €2,690 |
| June 2026 | €2,650 |
| July 2026 | €2,670 |
Market Breakdown
Property listings (466 for sale)
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Gross Rental Yield
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom | 5.16% |
| 3 bedroom | 4.76% |
| 4+ bedroom | 4.65% |
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| 40-50 m² apartments | 4.74% |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 6.04% |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 4.86% |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 5.96% |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 5.35% |
Median price per m²
| Category | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom | €3,270 |
| 3 bedroom | €3,020 |
| 4+ bedroom | €2,430 |
| Category | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| 40-50 m² apartments | 3750 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 2710 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 2870 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 2240 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 2230 |
Number of listings for sale
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom | 104 |
| 3 bedroom | 116 |
| 4+ bedroom | 145 |
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| 40-50 m² apartments | 67 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 41 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 81 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 47 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 38 |
Number of listings for rent
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom | 50 |
| 3 bedroom | 43 |
| 4+ bedroom | 45 |
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| 40-50 m² apartments | 24 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 21 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 33 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 13 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 14 |
Market Trends
Listings by property size
2 bedroom (31%)
3 bedroom (32%)
4+ bedroom (38%)
| Category | Listings by property size |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom (31%) | 154 listings (31%) |
| 3 bedroom (32%) | 159 listings (32%) |
| 4+ bedroom (38%) | 190 listings (38%) |
Sales Activity Index
20-42%
| Month | Sales Activity Index |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 42% |
| September 2025 | 20% |
| October 2025 | 32% |
| November 2025 | 28% |
| December 2025 | 29% |
| January 2026 | 30% |
| February 2026 | 30% |
| March 2026 | 32% |
| April 2026 | 32% |
| May 2026 | 30% |
| June 2026 | 39% |
| July 2026 | 29% |
Rent Activity Index
3-59%
| Month | Rent Activity Index |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 59% |
| September 2025 | 38% |
| October 2025 | 29% |
| November 2025 | 37% |
| December 2025 | 48% |
| January 2026 | 33% |
| February 2026 | 33% |
| March 2026 | 34% |
| April 2026 | 41% |
| May 2026 | 3% |
| June 2026 | 40% |
| July 2026 | 56% |
Median asking price
| Month | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | €142k | €179k | €217k |
| September 2025 | €155k | €180k | €220k |
| October 2025 | €150k | €200k | €207k |
| November 2025 | €170k | €210k | €215k |
| December 2025 | €169.9k | €198.9k | €199k |
| January 2026 | €169.9k | €198k | €221k |
| February 2026 | €169.7k | €180k | €219k |
| March 2026 | €169.3k | €186.3k | €222k |
| April 2026 | €164k | €182.5k | €215k |
| May 2026 | €161k | €180k | €237.2k |
| June 2026 | €156k | €188.5k | €219k |
| July 2026 | €150k | €196.5k | €219.5k |
Median monthly rent
| Month | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | €630 | €800 | €950 |
| September 2025 | €640 | €800 | €900 |
| October 2025 | €690 | €800 | €910 |
| November 2025 | €650 | €800 | €800 |
| December 2025 | €650 | €800 | €850 |
| January 2026 | €660 | €800 | €800 |
| February 2026 | €660 | €810 | €790 |
| March 2026 | €650 | €830 | €790 |
| April 2026 | €650 | €760 | €820 |
| May 2026 | €660 | €750 | €860 |
| June 2026 | €630 | €770 | €820 |
| July 2026 | €650 | €780 | €850 |
Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
| Month | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 18.72 | 18.72 | 19.04 |
| September 2025 | 20.15 | 18.84 | 20.48 |
| October 2025 | 18.05 | 20.96 | 19.01 |
| November 2025 | 21.86 | 21.94 | 22.4 |
| December 2025 | 21.96 | 20.72 | 19.56 |
| January 2026 | 21.45 | 20.69 | 23.15 |
| February 2026 | 21.42 | 18.52 | 23.25 |
| March 2026 | 21.71 | 18.74 | 23.39 |
| April 2026 | 21.03 | 20.01 | 21.8 |
| May 2026 | 20.48 | 20 | 23.12 |
| June 2026 | 20.57 | 20.4 | 22.26 |
| July 2026 | 19.38 | 20.99 | 21.52 |
Median price per m²
| Month | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | €3,200 | €2,850 | €2,520 |
| September 2025 | €3,480 | €2,860 | €2,580 |
| October 2025 | €3,370 | €3,170 | €2,440 |
| November 2025 | €3,780 | €3,270 | €2,500 |
| December 2025 | €3,750 | €3,080 | €2,290 |
| January 2026 | €3,760 | €3,070 | €2,500 |
| February 2026 | €3,740 | €2,810 | €2,430 |
| March 2026 | €3,730 | €2,910 | €2,490 |
| April 2026 | €3,620 | €2,850 | €2,440 |
| May 2026 | €3,580 | €2,810 | €2,610 |
| June 2026 | €3,440 | €2,910 | €2,410 |
| July 2026 | €3,270 | €3,020 | €2,430 |
Profitability Scenarios
* With a €150,000 investment
Lower-yield district
€6,315
Annual Rental Income
Higher-yield district
€10,080
Annual Rental Income
As of July 2026, gross rental yields in Besançon ranged from ~4.21% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~6.72% in the highest-yielding districts
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About Besançon
Besançon combines a strong historic identity with a compact urban setting in eastern France. As the capital of the Doubs department, it blends river scenery, heritage architecture, and university energy, giving the city a distinct profile for apartment investors watching regional markets. July 2026 brings the clearest signal: apartment rental growth is moving ahead of sale prices, tightening the investment equation. The average rent has risen to €620, up 5.4% month over month and 5.5% year over year, while the average sale price holds at €175,000 with no monthly change and a 3.8% annual decline. This contrast suggests that income has strengthened faster than capital values. That tension is also visible in the price per square metre, now €2,670. It is up 0.7% over the month, yet still down 4.6% from a year earlier, pointing to a market where short-term stabilisation coexists with a softer annual trend. For apartments in Besançon, the current yield of 5.79% reflects that balance: returns remain supported, but only because rent growth is outpacing the recovery in sale values.
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All | 5.79 % | 392 | 230 | €175,000 | €620 |
Studio | -- % | -- | -- | -- | -- |
1 Bedroom | -- % | -- | -- | -- | -- |
2 Bedrooms | 5.16 % | 104 | 50 | €150,000 | €650 |
3 Bedrooms | 4.76 % | 116 | 43 | €196,500 | €780 |
4+ Bedrooms | 4.65 % | 145 | 45 | €219,500 | €850 |
Summary and Key Takeaways
With a median rental yield of 5.79% and property prices starting at €150,000, Besançon
may become a good investment option for some investors.
Median property prices in Besançon are €175,000, while the median rent is €620. This means that a median property in Besançon will pay for itself in 23.5 years.
Detailed real estate yield breakdown:
A median 2-bedroom apartment: 5.16% yield, sale price €150,000, rent €650.
A median 3-bedroom apartment: 4.76% yield, sale price €196,500, rent €780.
A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 4.65% yield, sale price €219,500, rent €850.
Where exactly to buy the property?
Besançon offers yields of up to 6.72% for a median apartment. Explore Besançon in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.