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Cher department Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

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

Cher department market overview: score, prices and rental yields

Market Score

68Fair
68 / 100
Investability
36
Price momentum
66
Rental demand
54
Sales demand
65

Median asking price

€100,000
1M
-6.1%
1Y
+1.8%
Median asking price
MonthMedian asking price
September 2025€105,000
October 2025€120,000
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

Median monthly rent

€510
1M
-1.6%
1Y
-1.2%
Median monthly rent
MonthMedian monthly rent
September 2025€530
October 2025€530
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

Gross Rental Yield

7.12%
1M
-6%
1Y
-2.3%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
September 20257.03%
October 20255.79%
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%

Median price per m²

€1,630
1M
-5.4%
1Y
+6.2%
Median price per m²
MonthMedian price per m²
September 2025€1,590
October 2025€1,970
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

Market Breakdown

Property listings (2,806 for sale)

Top submarket

Bourges

78
Gross Rental Yield
7.81 %
Median asking price
€115.5k
Median monthly rent
€650

Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
2 bedroom8.23%
3 bedroom6.1%
4+ bedroom6.58%

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
2 bedroom€1,800
3 bedroom€1,680
4+ bedroom€1,530

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
2 bedroom86
3 bedroom102
4+ bedroom96

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
2 bedroom52
3 bedroom63
4+ bedroom25

Market Trends

Listings by property size

2 bedroom (33%)
3 bedroom (39%)
4+ bedroom (29%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
2 bedroom (33%)138 listings (33%)
3 bedroom (39%)165 listings (39%)
4+ bedroom (29%)121 listings (29%)

Sales Activity Index

17-52%
Sales Activity Index
MonthSales Activity Index
September 202524%
October 202533%
November 202546%
December 202547%
January 202640%
February 202630%
March 202638%
April 202637%
May 202617%
June 202652%
July 202626%
August 202623%

Rent Activity Index

9-39%
Rent Activity Index
MonthRent Activity Index
September 202518%
October 202525%
November 202529%
December 202530%
January 202628%
February 202630%
March 202628%
April 202625%
May 20269%
June 202639%
July 202639%
August 202635%

Median asking price

Median asking price
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
September 2025€77.8k€114.8k€129k
October 2025€135k€105k€129.4k
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

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
September 2025€530€560€710
October 2025€530€570€790
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

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
September 202512.3516.9615.21
October 202521.2315.3513.59
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

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
September 2025€1,730€1,770€1,390
October 2025€3,230€1,650€1,420
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

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 Cher department ranged from ~6.98% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~7.23% in the highest-yielding districts

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About Cher department

Cher department in central France combines river valleys, agricultural landscapes, and historic towns such as Bourges, creating a setting where everyday living stays closely tied to the region’s heritage and quieter pace. Its apartment market reflects that balance between local stability and shifting pricing signals.

August 2026 brings the clearest signal: apartment pricing has eased month on month even as the annual picture remains firmer. The average sale price now stands at €100,000, after a 6.1% monthly decline, while the average price per m2 is €1,630, down 5.4% over the same period. That pullback has not erased the longer trend, because the average m2 value is still up 6.2% year on year.

For investors, the tension is straightforward. Rent has also softened, with the average apartment rent at €510 and down 1.6% from the previous month, and 1.2% lower than a year ago. Even so, the reported yield of 7.12% shows that income remains a central part of the Cher apartment story. The latest figures suggest a market where valuation momentum has cooled, but the relationship between price and rent still supports a clearly defined return profile.
Name
All
7.12 %
319
176
€100,000
€510
Studio
-- %
--
--
--
--
1 Bedroom
-- %
--
--
--
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2 Bedrooms
8.23 %
86
52
€77,250
€530
3 Bedrooms
6.1 %
102
63
€108,250
€550
4+ Bedrooms
6.58 %
96
25
€135,000
€740

Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 7.12% and property prices starting at €77,250, Cher department

remains one of France’s most attractive markets.

Median property prices in Cher department are €100,000, while the median rent is €510. This means that a median property in Cher department will pay for itself in 16.3 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 8.23% yield, sale price €77,250, rent €530.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 6.10% yield, sale price €108,250, rent €550.

A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 6.58% yield, sale price €135,000, rent €740.

Where exactly to buy the property?

Cher department offers yields of up to 7.23% for a median apartment making it a strong investment choice. Explore Cher department in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.

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