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Drôme department Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

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

Drôme department market overview: score, prices and rental yields

Market Score

80Good
80 / 100
Investability
66
Price momentum
57
Rental demand
82
Sales demand
38

Median asking price

€175,750
1M
+0.4%
1Y
-0.1%
Median asking price
MonthMedian asking price
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
September 2026€175,000
October 2026€175,750

Median monthly rent

€630
1M
+1.9%
1Y
+5.9%
Median monthly rent
MonthMedian monthly rent
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
September 2026€620
October 2026€630

Gross Rental Yield

5.12%
1M
-2.8%
1Y
-1%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
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%
September 20265.27%
October 20265.12%

Median price per m²

€2,510
1M
+0.4%
1Y
-0.1%
Median price per m²
MonthMedian price per m²
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
September 2026€2,500
October 2026€2,510

Market Breakdown

Property listings (4,285 for sale)

Top submarket

Montélimar

72
Gross Rental Yield
5.5 %
Median asking price
€169k
Median monthly rent
€620

Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
2 bedroom4.35%
3 bedroom4.12%
4+ bedroom4.67%
Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
40-50 m² apartments4.74%
50-60 m² apartments4.83%
60-70 m² apartments4.71%
70-80 m² apartments4.24%
80-90 m² apartments4.33%

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
2 bedroom€3,130
3 bedroom€2,920
4+ bedroom€2,190
Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
40-50 m² apartments3260
50-60 m² apartments2780
60-70 m² apartments2570
70-80 m² apartments2890
80-90 m² apartments2510

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
2 bedroom261
3 bedroom571
4+ bedroom413
Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
40-50 m² apartments136
50-60 m² apartments164
60-70 m² apartments268
70-80 m² apartments275
80-90 m² apartments138

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
2 bedroom113
3 bedroom131
4+ bedroom77
Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
40-50 m² apartments51
50-60 m² apartments55
60-70 m² apartments55
70-80 m² apartments63
80-90 m² apartments27

Market Trends

Listings by property size

2 bedroom (24%)
3 bedroom (45%)
4+ bedroom (31%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
2 bedroom (24%)374 listings (24%)
3 bedroom (45%)702 listings (45%)
4+ bedroom (31%)490 listings (31%)

Sales Activity Index

7-30%
Sales Activity Index
MonthSales Activity Index
November 202524%
December 202520%
January 202623%
February 202616%
March 202622%
April 202618%
May 20267%
June 202630%
July 202616%
August 202621%
September 202610%
October 202613%

Rent Activity Index

12-56%
Rent Activity Index
MonthRent Activity Index
November 202542%
December 202548%
January 202644%
February 202641%
March 202645%
April 202651%
May 202612%
June 202656%
July 202641%
August 202651%
September 202629%
October 202612%

Median asking price

Median asking price
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
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
September 2026€152.7k€199.5k€200k
October 2026€152.3k€202.2k€199k

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
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
September 2026€550€700€720
October 2026€550€700€780

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
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
September 202623.1423.7523.15
October 202622.9924.2521.4

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
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
September 2026€3,130€2,850€2,170
October 2026€3,130€2,920€2,190

Profitability Scenarios

* With a €150,000 investment

Lower-yield district

€8,190

Annual Rental Income

Higher-yield district

€9,555

Annual Rental Income

As of October 2026, gross rental yields in Drôme department ranged from ~5.46% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~6.37% in the highest-yielding districts

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About Drôme department

Drôme stretches from the Rhône corridor toward Alpine foothills, while its southern landscapes carry a Provençal influence. Valence and smaller towns sit within this varied department, so its apartment market is best read as a departmental picture rather than a snapshot of one town.

In October 2026, the clearest signal for apartments is the divergence between rents and sale prices. Average apartment rents were up 5.9% year over year, while average sale prices edged down 0.1% over the same period. That contrast suggests rental income has strengthened relative to purchase prices in the reported averages, rather than both measures rising together. These department-wide figures do not establish the same pattern for every town or property.

The average apartment sale price stands at €175,750, alongside a reported yield of 5.12%. Read with the annual changes, those figures offer a starting point for assessing income against acquisition cost, but they cannot replace a property-level review of rent, condition and expenses. The reported yield is a market indicator, not a promise of the return a particular purchase will deliver. Comparisons across Drôme should keep that distinction in view.

The takeaway this month is measured: rents have risen over the year while sale prices have been broadly flat. The gap is worth watching in future updates, without assuming that a single month's reading establishes a lasting trend.
Name
All
5.12 %
1,308
388
€175,750
€630
Studio
-- %
--
--
--
--
1 Bedroom
-- %
--
--
--
--
2 Bedrooms
4.35 %
261
113
€152,300
€550
3 Bedrooms
4.12 %
571
131
€202,210
€700
4+ Bedrooms
4.67 %
413
77
€199,000
€780

Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 5.12% and property prices starting at €152,300, Drôme department

may become a good investment option for some investors.

Median property prices in Drôme department are €175,750, while the median rent is €630. This means that a median property in Drôme department will pay for itself in 23.2 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.35% yield, sale price €152,300, rent €550.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 4.12% yield, sale price €202,210, rent €700.

A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 4.67% yield, sale price €199,000, rent €780.

Where exactly to buy the property?

Drôme department offers yields of up to 6.37% for a median apartment. Explore Drôme department in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.

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