Drôme department Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

Drôme department market overview: score, prices and rental yields
Market Score
Median asking price
| 1M | -1.1% |
| 1Y | -1.1% |
| Month | Median asking price |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | €176,000 |
| 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 |
Median monthly rent
| 1M | +0.6% |
| 1Y | +3.5% |
| Month | Median monthly rent |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | €600 |
| 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 |
Gross Rental Yield
| 1M | -2.4% |
| 1Y | +4.9% |
| Month | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 5.08% |
| September 2025 | 5.24% |
| October 2025 | 5.17% |
| November 2025 | 5.08% |
| December 2025 | 5.15% |
| January 2026 | 5.13% |
| February 2026 | 5.28% |
| March 2026 | 5.35% |
| April 2026 | 5.51% |
| May 2026 | 5.48% |
| June 2026 | 5.54% |
| July 2026 | 5.41% |
Median price per m²
| 1M | -1.5% |
| 1Y | -1.7% |
| Month | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | €2,510 |
| 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 |
Market Breakdown
Property listings (4,494 for sale)
Top submarket
Gross Rental Yield
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 6.75% |
| 2 bedroom | 4.56% |
| 3 bedroom | 4.12% |
| 4+ bedroom | 4.34% |
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| 40-50 m² apartments | 4.8% |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 5.25% |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 4.92% |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 3.89% |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 4.35% |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 4.64% |
Median price per m²
| Category | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | €2,720 |
| 2 bedroom | €3,000 |
| 3 bedroom | €2,830 |
| 4+ bedroom | €2,150 |
| Category | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| 40-50 m² apartments | 3140 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 2590 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 2520 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 2860 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 2270 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 2140 |
Number of listings for sale
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 76 |
| 2 bedroom | 239 |
| 3 bedroom | 544 |
| 4+ bedroom | 421 |
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| 40-50 m² apartments | 107 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 167 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 256 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 259 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 122 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 99 |
Number of listings for rent
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 114 |
| 2 bedroom | 141 |
| 3 bedroom | 141 |
| 4+ bedroom | 93 |
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| 40-50 m² apartments | 63 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 80 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 71 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 53 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 35 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 16 |
Market Trends
Listings by property size
| Category | Listings by property size |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom (11%) | 190 listings (11%) |
| 2 bedroom (21%) | 380 listings (21%) |
| 3 bedroom (39%) | 685 listings (39%) |
| 4+ bedroom (29%) | 514 listings (29%) |
Sales Activity Index
| Month | Sales Activity Index |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 22% |
| September 2025 | 19% |
| October 2025 | 24% |
| November 2025 | 24% |
| December 2025 | 20% |
| January 2026 | 23% |
| February 2026 | 16% |
| March 2026 | 22% |
| April 2026 | 18% |
| May 2026 | 7% |
| June 2026 | 30% |
| July 2026 | 16% |
Rent Activity Index
| Month | Rent Activity Index |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 65% |
| September 2025 | 38% |
| October 2025 | 41% |
| November 2025 | 42% |
| December 2025 | 48% |
| January 2026 | 44% |
| February 2026 | 41% |
| March 2026 | 45% |
| April 2026 | 51% |
| May 2026 | 12% |
| June 2026 | 56% |
| July 2026 | 41% |
Median asking price
| Month | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | €153.5k | €205.5k | €199k |
| 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 |
Median monthly rent
| Month | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | €560 | €670 | €740 |
| 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 |
Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
| Month | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 23.02 | 25.56 | 22.35 |
| September 2025 | 21.73 | 25.14 | 24.09 |
| October 2025 | 21.45 | 25.16 | 24.86 |
| November 2025 | 21.14 | 24.24 | 24.88 |
| December 2025 | 20.77 | 24.25 | 23.75 |
| January 2026 | 21.59 | 24.42 | 22.02 |
| February 2026 | 21.93 | 24.26 | 23.65 |
| March 2026 | 22.97 | 23.49 | 23.89 |
| April 2026 | 22.73 | 23.82 | 22.52 |
| May 2026 | 22.94 | 24.24 | 22.22 |
| June 2026 | 22.44 | 24.17 | 22.22 |
| July 2026 | 21.95 | 24.25 | 23.03 |
Median price per m²
| Month | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | €3,200 | €2,940 | €2,140 |
| 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 |
Profitability Scenarios
* With a €150,000 investment
Lower-yield district
€7,665
Annual Rental Income
Higher-yield district
€11,850
Annual Rental Income
As of July 2026, gross rental yields in Drôme department ranged from ~5.11% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~7.9% in the highest-yielding districts
Investment Insights by Cities
About Drôme department
Drôme in southeastern France blends river valleys, historic towns, and access to the foothills of the Alps. That mix gives the department a varied appeal, with apartment markets spanning urban centres, market towns, and quieter residential areas shaped by the landscape and local economy. July 2026 brings the clearest signal: apartment values are easing while rents continue to edge higher. The average sale price stands at €173,000, with the average €2,440 per m2, both down 1.1% and 1.5% month on month. That softening also appears in the year-on-year figures, where the average sale price is down 1.1% and the average price per m2 is down 1.7%. Against that backdrop, rent growth is still moving the other way. The average rent price is €590, up 0.6% over the month and 3.5% over the year. That leaves the department with a current yield of 5.41%, which suggests an income return that is holding up even as purchase prices slip. For apartment investors, the month’s tension is straightforward: lower entry prices may improve positioning, but the pace of rent growth remains the key support for returns.
Name | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All | 5.41 % | 1,281 | 489 | €173,000 | €590 |
Studio | -- % | -- | -- | -- | -- |
1 Bedroom | 6.75 % | 76 | 114 | €75,500 | €430 |
2 Bedrooms | 4.56 % | 239 | 141 | €149,100 | €570 |
3 Bedrooms | 4.12 % | 544 | 141 | €197,910 | €680 |
4+ Bedrooms | 4.34 % | 421 | 93 | €199,000 | €720 |
Summary and Key Takeaways
With a median rental yield of 5.41% and property prices starting at €75,500, Drôme department
may become a good investment option for some investors.
Median property prices in Drôme department are €173,000, while the median rent is €590. This means that a median property in Drôme department will pay for itself in 24.4 years.
Detailed real estate yield breakdown:
A median 1-bedroom apartment: 6.75% yield, sale price €75,500, rent €430.
A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.56% yield, sale price €149,100, rent €570.
A median 3-bedroom apartment: 4.12% yield, sale price €197,910, rent €680.
A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 4.34% yield, sale price €199,000, rent €720.
Where exactly to buy the property?
Drôme department offers yields of up to 7.90% for a median apartment making it a strong investment choice. Explore Drôme department in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.