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Cher department Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

Data updated monthly.Last update:October 3, 2026
France
Confidence
Medium

Cher department market overview: score, prices and rental yields

Market Score

59Fair
59 / 100
Investability
36
Price momentum
46
Rental demand
55
Sales demand
67

Median asking price

€106,900
1M
-2.3%
1Y
-10.9%
Median asking price
MonthMedian asking price
November 2025€125,000
December 2025€117,000
January 2026€119,500
February 2026€115,500
March 2026€108,500
April 2026€115,250
May 2026€120,500
June 2026€106,450
July 2026€106,450
August 2026€100,000
September 2026€109,440
October 2026€106,900

Median monthly rent

€510
1M
-1%
1Y
-5.4%
Median monthly rent
MonthMedian monthly rent
November 2025€530
December 2025€540
January 2026€540
February 2026€550
March 2026€540
April 2026€530
May 2026€530
June 2026€550
July 2026€520
August 2026€510
September 2026€510
October 2026€510

Gross Rental Yield

6.98%
1M
0%
1Y
+20.7%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
November 20255.26%
December 20255.82%
January 20265.77%
February 20266.49%
March 20266.56%
April 20266.44%
May 20265.42%
June 20267.42%
July 20267.58%
August 20267.12%
September 20266.99%
October 20266.98%

Median price per m²

€1,640
1M
-7.7%
1Y
-16.4%
Median price per m²
MonthMedian price per m²
November 2025€2,120
December 2025€1,960
January 2026€1,990
February 2026€1,960
March 2026€1,810
April 2026€1,890
May 2026€2,060
June 2026€1,720
July 2026€1,730
August 2026€1,630
September 2026€1,780
October 2026€1,640

Market Breakdown

Property listings (2,582 for sale)

No data available

Top submarket

Bourges

59
Gross Rental Yield
7.65 %
Median asking price
€119.7k
Median monthly rent
€690

Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
2 bedroom7.4%
3 bedroom6.07%
4+ bedroom5.96%

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
2 bedroom€1,800
3 bedroom€1,600
4+ bedroom€1,600

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
2 bedroom65
3 bedroom88
4+ bedroom93

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
2 bedroom40
3 bedroom45
4+ bedroom21

Market Trends

Listings by property size

2 bedroom (30%)
3 bedroom (38%)
4+ bedroom (32%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
2 bedroom (30%)105 listings (30%)
3 bedroom (38%)133 listings (38%)
4+ bedroom (32%)114 listings (32%)

Sales Activity Index

10-52%
Sales Activity Index
MonthSales Activity Index
November 202546%
December 202547%
January 202640%
February 202630%
March 202638%
April 202637%
May 202617%
June 202652%
July 202626%
August 202623%
September 202619%
October 202610%

Rent Activity Index

2-39%
Rent Activity Index
MonthRent Activity Index
November 202529%
December 202530%
January 202628%
February 202630%
March 202628%
April 202625%
May 20269%
June 202639%
July 202639%
August 202635%
September 202622%
October 20262%

Median asking price

Median asking price
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
November 2025€132k€120k€130.0k
December 2025€110k€119.5k€135k
January 2026€117.8k€115k€133k
February 2026€110k€119.5k€128.5k
March 2026€89.4k€110k€132k
April 2026€107k€110k€129.9k
May 2026€129.3k€119.3k€131k
June 2026€82.5k€109.7k€135k
July 2026€78.8k€107.3k€137.4k
August 2026€77.3k€108.3k€135k
September 2026€83.7k€108k€135k
October 2026€77.5k€104k€140k

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
November 2025€500€570€770
December 2025€500€560€630
January 2026€520€560€610
February 2026€520€560€660
March 2026€530€570€620
April 2026€540€600€630
May 2026€530€600€630
June 2026€560€600€620
July 2026€550€580€800
August 2026€530€550€740
September 2026€520€570€810
October 2026€480€530€700

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
November 20252217.6214.07
December 202518.3317.6718
January 202618.8817.1118.17
February 202617.6317.7216.26
March 202614.0616.0817.74
April 202616.6715.2817.33
May 202620.3316.4417.47
June 202612.3915.2318.15
July 202611.9315.5414.4
August 202612.1516.415.2
September 202613.5415.7913.89
October 202613.5116.4816.79

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
November 2025€3,190€1,920€1,440
December 2025€2,570€1,910€1,550
January 2026€2,750€1,840€1,530
February 2026€2,620€1,870€1,480
March 2026€2,090€1,720€1,520
April 2026€2,510€1,640€1,440
May 2026€3,080€1,820€1,510
June 2026€1,920€1,690€1,520
July 2026€1,830€1,650€1,560
August 2026€1,800€1,680€1,530
September 2026€1,960€1,690€1,510
October 2026€1,800€1,600€1,600

About Cher department

Cher department brings together Bourges and its historic cathedral, the vineyards around Sancerre and the open landscapes of Berry. For apartment investors, that geographic variety is useful context: a department-wide average describes several distinct settings rather than one uniform local market.

In October 2026, the clearest signal for Cher apartments is that sale prices have fallen faster than rents over the year. The average sale price is €106,900, down 10.9% year over year, while the average rent is down 5.4%. That contrast frames the investment question: a lower purchase-price benchmark may improve the relationship between price and rental income, but a falling rent benchmark limits how confidently an investor can translate cheaper entry costs into stronger returns. The reported yield of 6.98% gives a current reference point, not a guarantee for any individual property.

Department-wide figures are a starting point for testing an apartment purchase, not a forecast for a specific address. Compare the asking price and expected rent with the reported benchmarks, then examine the costs and assumptions behind a projected yield. Both sides of the calculation have declined over the year, even if purchase prices have fallen more sharply. The relationship between price and rent therefore matters more than either measure alone. The practical takeaway is to keep the reported yield in view while checking whether an individual apartment reflects that broader pattern.
Name
All
6.98 %
270
127
€106,900
€510
Studio
-- %
--
--
--
--
1 Bedroom
-- %
--
--
--
--
2 Bedrooms
7.4 %
65
40
€77,500
€480
3 Bedrooms
6.07 %
88
45
€104,000
€530
4+ Bedrooms
5.96 %
93
21
€140,000
€700

Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 6.98% and property prices starting at €77,500, Cher department

may become a good investment option for some investors.

Median property prices in Cher department are €106,900, while the median rent is €510. This means that a median property in Cher department will pay for itself in 17.5 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 7.40% yield, sale price €77,500, rent €480.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 6.07% yield, sale price €104,000, rent €530.

A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 5.96% yield, sale price €140,000, rent €700.

Where exactly to buy the property?

Cher department offers yields of up to 6.34% for a median apartment. Explore Cher department in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.

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