Bourges Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

Bourges market overview: score, prices and rental yields
Market Score
Median asking price
| 1M | -3.1% |
| 1Y | -3.3% |
| Month | Median asking price |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | €120,000 |
| October 2025 | €135,000 |
| November 2025 | €135,000 |
| December 2025 | €132,000 |
| January 2026 | €132,000 |
| February 2026 | €132,000 |
| March 2026 | €129,000 |
| April 2026 | €128,200 |
| May 2026 | €132,000 |
| June 2026 | €117,280 |
| July 2026 | €119,250 |
| August 2026 | €115,500 |
Median monthly rent
| 1M | +12.1% |
| 1Y | +12.1% |
| Month | Median monthly rent |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | €590 |
| October 2025 | €600 |
| November 2025 | €600 |
| December 2025 | €640 |
| January 2026 | €600 |
| February 2026 | €590 |
| March 2026 | €560 |
| April 2026 | €570 |
| May 2026 | €570 |
| June 2026 | €570 |
| July 2026 | €580 |
| August 2026 | €650 |
Gross Rental Yield
| 1M | +1.7% |
| 1Y | +10.2% |
| Month | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 6.48% |
| October 2025 | 5.97% |
| November 2025 | 5.66% |
| December 2025 | 5.93% |
| January 2026 | 6.04% |
| February 2026 | 6.16% |
| March 2026 | 6.21% |
| April 2026 | 6.34% |
| May 2026 | 5.71% |
| June 2026 | 7.62% |
| July 2026 | 7.68% |
| August 2026 | 7.81% |
Median price per m²
| 1M | -1.6% |
| 1Y | +1.3% |
| Month | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | €1,790 |
| October 2025 | €2,270 |
| November 2025 | €2,320 |
| December 2025 | €2,200 |
| January 2026 | €2,210 |
| February 2026 | €2,240 |
| March 2026 | €2,150 |
| April 2026 | €2,140 |
| May 2026 | €2,280 |
| June 2026 | €1,890 |
| July 2026 | €1,890 |
| August 2026 | €1,860 |
Market Breakdown
Property listings (528 for sale)
Top submarket
Gross Rental Yield
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom | 8.06% |
| 3 bedroom | 7.52% |
| 4+ bedroom | 7.69% |
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| 60-70 m² apartments | 7.95% |
Median price per m²
| Category | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom | €2,100 |
| 3 bedroom | €1,720 |
| 4+ bedroom | €1,720 |
| Category | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| 60-70 m² apartments | 1720 |
Number of listings for sale
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom | 66 |
| 3 bedroom | 80 |
| 4+ bedroom | 77 |
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| 60-70 m² apartments | 37 |
Number of listings for rent
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom | 18 |
| 3 bedroom | 14 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11 |
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| 60-70 m² apartments | 10 |
Market Trends
Listings by property size
| Category | Listings by property size |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom (32%) | 84 listings (32%) |
| 3 bedroom (35%) | 94 listings (35%) |
| 4+ bedroom (33%) | 88 listings (33%) |
Sales Activity Index
| Month | Sales Activity Index |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 28% |
| October 2025 | 38% |
| November 2025 | 52% |
| December 2025 | 53% |
| January 2026 | 40% |
| February 2026 | 33% |
| March 2026 | 40% |
| April 2026 | 38% |
| May 2026 | 19% |
| June 2026 | 56% |
| July 2026 | 23% |
| August 2026 | 25% |
Rent Activity Index
| Month | Rent Activity Index |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 24% |
| October 2025 | 34% |
| November 2025 | 37% |
| December 2025 | 43% |
| January 2026 | 28% |
| February 2026 | 31% |
| March 2026 | 47% |
| April 2026 | 27% |
| May 2026 | 12% |
| June 2026 | 40% |
| July 2026 | 52% |
| August 2026 | 54% |
Median asking price
| Month | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | €109.8k |
| October 2025 | €137.4k |
| November 2025 | €136k |
| December 2025 | €132k |
| January 2026 | €132k |
| February 2026 | €132k |
| March 2026 | €126.5k |
| April 2026 | €133.5k |
| May 2026 | €134k |
| June 2026 | €88.0k |
| July 2026 | €94.5k |
| August 2026 | €88.2k |
Median monthly rent
| Month | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | €600 |
| October 2025 | €600 |
| November 2025 | €600 |
| December 2025 | €610 |
| January 2026 | €590 |
| February 2026 | €590 |
| March 2026 | €580 |
| April 2026 | €570 |
| May 2026 | €570 |
| June 2026 | €570 |
| July 2026 | €600 |
| August 2026 | €590 |
Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
| Month | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 15.25 |
| October 2025 | 19.24 |
| November 2025 | 18.97 |
| December 2025 | 18.03 |
| January 2026 | 18.57 |
| February 2026 | 18.57 |
| March 2026 | 18.14 |
| April 2026 | 19.52 |
| May 2026 | 19.59 |
| June 2026 | 12.86 |
| July 2026 | 13.24 |
| August 2026 | 12.41 |
Median price per m²
| Month | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | €2,410 |
| October 2025 | €3,320 |
| November 2025 | €3,300 |
| December 2025 | €3,190 |
| January 2026 | €3,220 |
| February 2026 | €3,220 |
| March 2026 | €3,060 |
| April 2026 | €3,250 |
| May 2026 | €3,230 |
| June 2026 | €2,070 |
| July 2026 | €2,250 |
| August 2026 | €2,100 |
Profitability Scenarios
* With a €150,000 investment
Lower-yield district
€10,470
Annual Rental Income
Higher-yield district
€10,845
Annual Rental Income
As of September 2026, gross rental yields in Bourges ranged from ~6.98% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~7.23% in the highest-yielding districts
Investment Insights by Districts
About Bourges
Bourges, in the Cher department, pairs a historic city core with a measured regional pace, and that mix continues to define its apartment market. For investors, it offers a setting where local fundamentals matter more than short-term noise, especially in a city with an established urban identity. August 2026 brings the clearest signal in rising rents, but the message is not one of simple acceleration. The average apartment rent has climbed to €650, up 12.1% month on month and 12.1% year on year, while the average sale price has eased to €115,500, down 3.1% over the month and 3.3% over the year. That combination keeps the market’s central tension in view: improving income potential is being met by softer purchase values. For investors focused on yield, that tension is visible in the current 7.81% return. The average price per square metre stands at €1,860, lower by 1.6% from the previous month yet still 1.3% above a year ago. In practical terms, Bourges is not showing broad-based price momentum in August 2026; instead, it is presenting a more selective setup where rental gains are outpacing sale-price trends and shaping the monthly investment case.
Name | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All | 7.81 % | 251 | 55 | €115,500 | €650 |
Studio | -- % | -- | -- | -- | -- |
1 Bedroom | -- % | -- | -- | -- | -- |
2 Bedrooms | 8.06 % | 66 | 18 | €88,200 | €590 |
3 Bedrooms | 7.52 % | 80 | 14 | €115,250 | €720 |
4+ Bedrooms | 7.69 % | 77 | 11 | €148,000 | €950 |
Summary and Key Takeaways
With a median rental yield of 7.81% and property prices starting at €88,200, Bourges
remains one of France’s most attractive markets.
Median property prices in Bourges are €115,500, while the median rent is €650. This means that a median property in Bourges will pay for itself in 14.8 years.
Detailed real estate yield breakdown:
A median 2-bedroom apartment: 8.06% yield, sale price €88,200, rent €590.
A median 3-bedroom apartment: 7.52% yield, sale price €115,250, rent €720.
A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 7.69% yield, sale price €148,000, rent €950.
Where exactly to buy the property?
Bourges offers yields of up to 7.23% for a median apartment making it a strong investment choice. Explore Bourges in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.
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