Brest Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

Brest market overview: score, prices and rental yields
Market Score
Median asking price
| 1M | -1% |
| 1Y | -9.6% |
| Month | Median asking price |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | €192,000 |
| September 2025 | €195,500 |
| October 2025 | €190,800 |
| November 2025 | €185,900 |
| December 2025 | €190,000 |
| January 2026 | €190,000 |
| February 2026 | €188,500 |
| March 2026 | €188,950 |
| April 2026 | €185,500 |
| May 2026 | €183,330 |
| June 2026 | €178,690 |
| July 2026 | €176,860 |
Median monthly rent
| 1M | 0% |
| 1Y | -6% |
| Month | Median monthly rent |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | €600 |
| September 2025 | €600 |
| October 2025 | €630 |
| November 2025 | €620 |
| December 2025 | €600 |
| January 2026 | €590 |
| February 2026 | €600 |
| March 2026 | €590 |
| April 2026 | €560 |
| May 2026 | €580 |
| June 2026 | €550 |
| July 2026 | €550 |
Gross Rental Yield
| 1M | -2.8% |
| 1Y | +27.5% |
| Month | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 4.5% |
| September 2025 | 4.24% |
| October 2025 | 4.68% |
| November 2025 | 4.94% |
| December 2025 | 4.66% |
| January 2026 | 4.64% |
| February 2026 | 4.81% |
| March 2026 | 4.55% |
| April 2026 | 4.77% |
| May 2026 | 4.58% |
| June 2026 | 4.74% |
| July 2026 | 4.6% |
Median price per m²
| 1M | -2.2% |
| 1Y | -12.1% |
| Month | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | €2,990 |
| September 2025 | €3,010 |
| October 2025 | €2,970 |
| November 2025 | €2,860 |
| December 2025 | €2,930 |
| January 2026 | €2,930 |
| February 2026 | €2,890 |
| March 2026 | €2,820 |
| April 2026 | €2,770 |
| May 2026 | €2,910 |
| June 2026 | €2,750 |
| July 2026 | €2,690 |
Market Breakdown
Property listings (1,038 for sale)
Top submarket
Gross Rental Yield
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 4.74% |
| 2 bedroom | 4.93% |
| 3 bedroom | 5.03% |
| 4+ bedroom | 2.53% |
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 5.2% |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 5.28% |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 4.86% |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 5.5% |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 5.31% |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 5.08% |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 3.97% |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 2.6% |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 2.04% |
Median price per m²
| Category | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | €3,890 |
| 2 bedroom | €3,400 |
| 3 bedroom | €2,720 |
| 4+ bedroom | €2,260 |
| Category | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 3710 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 3700 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 3560 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 2700 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 2560 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 2390 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 2220 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 2070 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 2550 |
Number of listings for sale
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 59 |
| 2 bedroom | 185 |
| 3 bedroom | 226 |
| 4+ bedroom | 314 |
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 38 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 68 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 118 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 69 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 150 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 87 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 83 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 63 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 50 |
Number of listings for rent
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 137 |
| 2 bedroom | 101 |
| 3 bedroom | 90 |
| 4+ bedroom | 89 |
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 144 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 40 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 46 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 46 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 47 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 29 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 24 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 24 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 15 |
Market Trends
Listings by property size
| Category | Listings by property size |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom (16%) | 196 listings (16%) |
| 2 bedroom (24%) | 286 listings (24%) |
| 3 bedroom (26%) | 316 listings (26%) |
| 4+ bedroom (34%) | 403 listings (34%) |
Sales Activity Index
| Month | Sales Activity Index |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 46% |
| September 2025 | 32% |
| October 2025 | 35% |
| November 2025 | 36% |
| December 2025 | 35% |
| January 2026 | 33% |
| February 2026 | 27% |
| March 2026 | 28% |
| April 2026 | 34% |
| May 2026 | 19% |
| June 2026 | 49% |
| July 2026 | 28% |
Rent Activity Index
| Month | Rent Activity Index |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 56% |
| September 2025 | 42% |
| October 2025 | 42% |
| November 2025 | 40% |
| December 2025 | 52% |
| January 2026 | 29% |
| February 2026 | 24% |
| March 2026 | 41% |
| April 2026 | 42% |
| May 2026 | 9% |
| June 2026 | 49% |
| July 2026 | 44% |
Median asking price
| Month | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | €169.9k | €231.6k | €220k |
| September 2025 | €168k | €230.0k | €222.6k |
| October 2025 | €169.9k | €224.1k | €222.6k |
| November 2025 | €157.5k | €198.8k | €226.8k |
| December 2025 | €174.9k | €219.9k | €220k |
| January 2026 | €166.5k | €236.3k | €225k |
| February 2026 | €159.5k | €196.5k | €222.5k |
| March 2026 | €155.1k | €190k | €220k |
| April 2026 | €149.9k | €185.5k | €212.1k |
| May 2026 | €149.5k | €187.5k | €218.5k |
| June 2026 | €141k | €172k | €211k |
| July 2026 | €146k | €174.2k | €203.8k |
Median monthly rent
| Month | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | €600 | €740 | €650 |
| September 2025 | €600 | €750 | €570 |
| October 2025 | €590 | €750 | €720 |
| November 2025 | €600 | €750 | €750 |
| December 2025 | €600 | €780 | €700 |
| January 2026 | €600 | €770 | €700 |
| February 2026 | €600 | €780 | €520 |
| March 2026 | €620 | €790 | €460 |
| April 2026 | €580 | €760 | €440 |
| May 2026 | €600 | €770 | €480 |
| June 2026 | €590 | €750 | €440 |
| July 2026 | €600 | €730 | €430 |
Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
| Month | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 23.6 | 26.08 | 28.42 |
| September 2025 | 23.33 | 25.55 | 32.83 |
| October 2025 | 24 | 24.9 | 25.76 |
| November 2025 | 21.88 | 22.08 | 25.2 |
| December 2025 | 24.3 | 23.65 | 26.19 |
| January 2026 | 23.13 | 25.58 | 26.79 |
| February 2026 | 22.15 | 20.99 | 35.49 |
| March 2026 | 20.84 | 20.04 | 39.64 |
| April 2026 | 21.54 | 20.26 | 39.81 |
| May 2026 | 20.92 | 20.4 | 38.13 |
| June 2026 | 19.92 | 19.11 | 39.65 |
| July 2026 | 20.28 | 19.89 | 39.5 |
Median price per m²
| Month | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | €3,830 | €3,690 | €2,450 |
| September 2025 | €3,790 | €3,590 | €2,470 |
| October 2025 | €3,870 | €3,500 | €2,470 |
| November 2025 | €3,650 | €3,110 | €2,520 |
| December 2025 | €4,070 | €3,440 | €2,440 |
| January 2026 | €3,870 | €3,690 | €2,500 |
| February 2026 | €3,720 | €3,090 | €2,520 |
| March 2026 | €3,610 | €2,970 | €2,500 |
| April 2026 | €3,410 | €2,900 | €2,380 |
| May 2026 | €3,490 | €2,980 | €2,460 |
| June 2026 | €3,310 | €2,730 | €2,360 |
| July 2026 | €3,400 | €2,720 | €2,260 |
Profitability Scenarios
* With a €150,000 investment
Lower-yield district
€2,940
Annual Rental Income
Higher-yield district
€9,975
Annual Rental Income
As of July 2026, gross rental yields in Brest ranged from ~1.96% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~6.65% in the highest-yielding districts
Investment Insights by Districts
About Brest
Brest, in Finistère, combines a major Atlantic port setting with a strong urban identity shaped by maritime industry, naval history, and a compact city structure. Its apartment market reflects that practical, sea-linked character, with prices and rents moving differently from one period to the next. July 2026 brings the clearest signal: apartment values are still easing, and that keeps investment economics in focus. The average sale price stands at €176,860, after a 1.0% monthly decline and a 9.6% drop over the year. On a per-square-metre basis, the market is at €2,690, down 2.2% from the previous month and 12.1% lower than a year earlier. That price adjustment has not been matched by rents. The average rent is holding at €550, unchanged over the month, though still 6.0% below last year. As a result, yield sits at 4.6%, suggesting a market where lower acquisition costs are offering some offset, but not enough to fully erase softer rent momentum. For investors, Brest currently reads as a place where entry prices have become noticeably less expensive, while income levels are not falling fast enough to create a simple recovery story.
Name | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All | 4.6 % | 784 | 417 | €176,860 | €550 |
Studio | -- % | -- | -- | -- | -- |
1 Bedroom | 4.74 % | 59 | 137 | €114,030 | €450 |
2 Bedrooms | 4.93 % | 185 | 101 | €146,000 | €600 |
3 Bedrooms | 5.03 % | 226 | 90 | €174,220 | €730 |
4+ Bedrooms | 2.53 % | 314 | 89 | €203,800 | €430 |
Summary and Key Takeaways
With a median rental yield of 4.6% and property prices starting at €114,030, Brest
may become a good investment option for some investors.
Median property prices in Brest are €176,860, while the median rent is €550. This means that a median property in Brest will pay for itself in 26.8 years.
Detailed real estate yield breakdown:
A median 1-bedroom apartment: 4.74% yield, sale price €114,030, rent €450.
A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.93% yield, sale price €146,000, rent €600.
A median 3-bedroom apartment: 5.03% yield, sale price €174,220, rent €730.
A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 2.53% yield, sale price €203,800, rent €430.
Where exactly to buy the property?
Brest offers yields of up to 6.65% for a median apartment. Explore Brest in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.