Bourges Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

Data updated monthly.Last update:August 6, 2026
Cher department
Confidence
Medium

Bourges market overview: score, prices and rental yields

Market Score

78Good
78 / 100
Investability
54
Price momentum
53
Rental demand
43
Sales demand
47

Median asking price

€115,500
1M
-3.1%
1Y
-3.3%
Median asking price
MonthMedian 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

€650
1M
+12.1%
1Y
+12.1%
Median monthly rent
MonthMedian 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

7.81%
1M
+1.7%
1Y
+10.2%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
September 20256.48%
October 20255.97%
November 20255.66%
December 20255.93%
January 20266.04%
February 20266.16%
March 20266.21%
April 20266.34%
May 20265.71%
June 20267.62%
July 20267.68%
August 20267.81%

Median price per m²

€1,860
1M
-1.6%
1Y
+1.3%
Median price per m²
MonthMedian 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

Premium
0
Gross Rental Yield
- %
Median asking price
-
Median monthly rent
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Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
2 bedroom8.06%
3 bedroom7.52%
4+ bedroom7.69%
Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
60-70 m² apartments7.95%

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
2 bedroom€2,100
3 bedroom€1,720
4+ bedroom€1,720
Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
60-70 m² apartments1720

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
2 bedroom66
3 bedroom80
4+ bedroom77
Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
60-70 m² apartments37

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
2 bedroom18
3 bedroom14
4+ bedroom11
Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
60-70 m² apartments10

Market Trends

Listings by property size

2 bedroom (32%)
3 bedroom (35%)
4+ bedroom (33%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
2 bedroom (32%)84 listings (32%)
3 bedroom (35%)94 listings (35%)
4+ bedroom (33%)88 listings (33%)

Sales Activity Index

19-56%
Sales Activity Index
MonthSales Activity Index
September 202528%
October 202538%
November 202552%
December 202553%
January 202640%
February 202633%
March 202640%
April 202638%
May 202619%
June 202656%
July 202623%
August 202625%

Rent Activity Index

12-54%
Rent Activity Index
MonthRent Activity Index
September 202524%
October 202534%
November 202537%
December 202543%
January 202628%
February 202631%
March 202647%
April 202627%
May 202612%
June 202640%
July 202652%
August 202654%

Median asking price

Median asking price
Month2 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

Median monthly rent
Month2 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)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month2 bedroom
September 202515.25
October 202519.24
November 202518.97
December 202518.03
January 202618.57
February 202618.57
March 202618.14
April 202619.52
May 202619.59
June 202612.86
July 202613.24
August 202612.41

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
Month2 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

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
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--
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1 Bedroom
-- %
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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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