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Drôme department Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

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

Drôme department market overview: score, prices and rental yields

Market Score

86Good
86 / 100
Investability
67
Price momentum
73
Rental demand
82
Sales demand
38

Median asking price

€180,000
1M
+4%
1Y
+2.3%
Median asking price
MonthMedian asking price
September 2025€176,000
October 2025€176,000
November 2025€173,000
December 2025€170,000
January 2026€175,000
February 2026€175,000
March 2026€179,950
April 2026€175,000
May 2026€175,000
June 2026€175,000
July 2026€173,000
August 2026€180,000

Median monthly rent

€600
1M
+0.8%
1Y
-0.5%
Median monthly rent
MonthMedian monthly rent
September 2025€580
October 2025€600
November 2025€590
December 2025€610
January 2026€610
February 2026€610
March 2026€600
April 2026€590
May 2026€590
June 2026€590
July 2026€590
August 2026€600

Gross Rental Yield

5.35%
1M
-1.1%
1Y
+5.3%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
September 20255.24%
October 20255.17%
November 20255.08%
December 20255.15%
January 20265.13%
February 20265.28%
March 20265.35%
April 20265.51%
May 20265.48%
June 20265.54%
July 20265.41%
August 20265.35%

Median price per m²

€2,540
1M
+4%
1Y
+0.8%
Median price per m²
MonthMedian price per m²
September 2025€2,490
October 2025€2,510
November 2025€2,440
December 2025€2,430
January 2026€2,500
February 2026€2,480
March 2026€2,530
April 2026€2,460
May 2026€2,460
June 2026€2,470
July 2026€2,440
August 2026€2,540

Market Breakdown

Property listings (4,427 for sale)

Top submarket

Montélimar

76
Gross Rental Yield
5.81 %
Median asking price
€173k
Median monthly rent
€630

Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
1 bedroom7.56%
2 bedroom4.29%
3 bedroom4.13%
4+ bedroom4.22%
Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
40-50 m² apartments4.33%
50-60 m² apartments4.96%
60-70 m² apartments4.63%
70-80 m² apartments4.22%
80-90 m² apartments3.84%

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
1 bedroom€2,590
2 bedroom€3,140
3 bedroom€2,900
4+ bedroom€2,220
Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
40-50 m² apartments3250
50-60 m² apartments2780
60-70 m² apartments2710
70-80 m² apartments2920
80-90 m² apartments2580

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
1 bedroom67
2 bedroom252
3 bedroom560
4+ bedroom418
Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
40-50 m² apartments117
50-60 m² apartments170
60-70 m² apartments251
70-80 m² apartments270
80-90 m² apartments126

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
1 bedroom90
2 bedroom128
3 bedroom126
4+ bedroom77
Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
40-50 m² apartments53
50-60 m² apartments56
60-70 m² apartments63
70-80 m² apartments45
80-90 m² apartments35

Market Trends

Listings by property size

1 bedroom (9%)
2 bedroom (22%)
3 bedroom (40%)
4+ bedroom (29%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
1 bedroom (9%)157 listings (9%)
2 bedroom (22%)380 listings (22%)
3 bedroom (40%)686 listings (40%)
4+ bedroom (29%)495 listings (29%)

Sales Activity Index

7-30%
Sales Activity Index
MonthSales Activity Index
September 202519%
October 202524%
November 202524%
December 202520%
January 202623%
February 202616%
March 202622%
April 202618%
May 20267%
June 202630%
July 202616%
August 202621%

Rent Activity Index

12-56%
Rent Activity Index
MonthRent Activity Index
September 202538%
October 202541%
November 202542%
December 202548%
January 202644%
February 202641%
March 202645%
April 202651%
May 202612%
June 202656%
July 202641%
August 202651%

Median asking price

Median asking price
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
September 2025€146k€202.1k€209k
October 2025€146.7k€202.3k€210k
November 2025€139.5k€200k€209k
December 2025€142.1k€197.9k€209.5k
January 2026€147.7k€202.2k€199.5k
February 2026€147.1k€198k€210k
March 2026€151.6k€199k€215k
April 2026€150k€197.2k€200k
May 2026€150k€197.8k€200k
June 2026€148.1k€197.2k€200k
July 2026€149.1k€197.9k€199k
August 2026€153.9k€202.9k€207.5k

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
September 2025€560€670€720
October 2025€570€670€700
November 2025€550€690€700
December 2025€570€680€740
January 2026€570€690€760
February 2026€560€680€740
March 2026€550€710€750
April 2026€550€690€740
May 2026€550€680€750
June 2026€550€680€750
July 2026€570€680€720
August 2026€550€700€730

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
September 202521.7325.1424.09
October 202521.4525.1624.86
November 202521.1424.2424.88
December 202520.7724.2523.75
January 202621.5924.4222.02
February 202621.9324.2623.65
March 202622.9723.4923.89
April 202622.7323.8222.52
May 202622.9424.2422.22
June 202622.4424.1722.22
July 202621.9524.2523.03
August 202623.3324.2423.69

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
September 2025€3,040€2,890€2,220
October 2025€3,050€2,910€2,230
November 2025€2,870€2,860€2,220
December 2025€2,930€2,830€2,190
January 2026€3,050€2,890€2,120
February 2026€3,040€2,830€2,200
March 2026€3,120€2,840€2,260
April 2026€3,100€2,840€2,150
May 2026€3,090€2,850€2,150
June 2026€3,020€2,850€2,150
July 2026€3,000€2,830€2,150
August 2026€3,140€2,900€2,220

Profitability Scenarios

* With a €150,000 investment

Lower-yield district

€8,145

Annual Rental Income

Higher-yield district

€13,755

Annual Rental Income

As of September 2026, gross rental yields in Drôme department ranged from ~5.43% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~9.17% in the highest-yielding districts

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About Drôme department

Drôme department, in southeastern France, blends river valleys, hill towns, and access to both the Rhône corridor and the Vercors edge. That geography gives apartment investors a market shaped by practical local living, regional connectivity, and a setting that remains distinct within Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

August 2026 brings the clearest signal in the apartment market: prices are still moving higher, while income growth is more restrained. The average sale price now stands at €180,000, with the average m2 price at €2,540, both up 4.0% month over month. That suggests values are still being repriced upward, even as the monthly rent average edges to €600, only 0.8% higher on the month.

The result is a tighter investment equation than the headline price movement alone would imply. At a yield of 5.35%, Drôme still offers a workable return profile, but the gap between faster capital appreciation and slower rent progression matters. On a yearly basis, the average sale price is up 2.3%, while the average m2 price is up 0.8% and rent is down 0.5%. For apartment investors, the August note is less about a dramatic shift and more about an ongoing squeeze between valuation growth and modest rental follow-through.
Name
All
5.35 %
1,298
421
€180,000
€600
Studio
-- %
--
--
--
--
1 Bedroom
7.56 %
67
90
€70,000
€440
2 Bedrooms
4.29 %
252
128
€153,950
€550
3 Bedrooms
4.13 %
560
126
€202,900
€700
4+ Bedrooms
4.22 %
418
77
€207,500
€730

Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 5.35% and property prices starting at €70,000, Drôme department

may become a good investment option for some investors.

Median property prices in Drôme department are €180,000, while the median rent is €600. This means that a median property in Drôme department will pay for itself in 25.0 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median 1-bedroom apartment: 7.56% yield, sale price €70,000, rent €440.

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.29% yield, sale price €153,950, rent €550.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 4.13% yield, sale price €202,900, rent €700.

A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 4.22% yield, sale price €207,500, rent €730.

Where exactly to buy the property?

Drôme department offers yields of up to 9.17% for a median apartment making it a strong investment choice. Explore Drôme department in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.

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