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Hérault department Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

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

Hérault department market overview: score, prices and rental yields

Market Score

81Good
81 / 100
Investability
64
Price momentum
47
Rental demand
94
Sales demand
58

Median asking price

€217,250
1M
+0.1%
1Y
-5.1%
Median asking price
MonthMedian asking price
November 2025€225,000
December 2025€220,000
January 2026€223,000
February 2026€222,620
March 2026€219,000
April 2026€219,000
May 2026€219,000
June 2026€215,000
July 2026€215,900
August 2026€212,000
September 2026€217,000
October 2026€217,250

Median monthly rent

€650
1M
+0.2%
1Y
-5.7%
Median monthly rent
MonthMedian monthly rent
November 2025€670
December 2025€670
January 2026€670
February 2026€660
March 2026€650
April 2026€640
May 2026€640
June 2026€620
July 2026€640
August 2026€660
September 2026€650
October 2026€650

Gross Rental Yield

5%
1M
+1.1%
1Y
+8.5%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
November 20254.73%
December 20254.8%
January 20264.75%
February 20264.76%
March 20264.76%
April 20264.7%
May 20264.7%
June 20264.71%
July 20264.65%
August 20264.85%
September 20264.94%
October 20265%

Median price per m²

€3,640
1M
-0.4%
1Y
-1.4%
Median price per m²
MonthMedian price per m²
November 2025€3,630
December 2025€3,550
January 2026€3,660
February 2026€3,650
March 2026€3,590
April 2026€3,590
May 2026€3,590
June 2026€3,640
July 2026€3,600
August 2026€3,590
September 2026€3,650
October 2026€3,640

Market Breakdown

Property listings (24,437 for sale)

Top submarket

Béziers

78
Gross Rental Yield
6.27 %
Median asking price
€149.9k
Median monthly rent
€580

Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
1 bedroom6.04%
2 bedroom4.8%
3 bedroom4%
4+ bedroom3.44%
Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
< 30 m² apartments6.06%
30-40 m² apartments5.15%
40-50 m² apartments4.5%
50-60 m² apartments4.19%
60-70 m² apartments4.34%
70-80 m² apartments4.18%
80-90 m² apartments3%
90-100 m² apartments3.58%
100-110 m² apartments2.47%

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
1 bedroom€4,670
2 bedroom€4,150
3 bedroom€3,890
4+ bedroom€4,120
Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
< 30 m² apartments4540
30-40 m² apartments4190
40-50 m² apartments4330
50-60 m² apartments3890
60-70 m² apartments3890
70-80 m² apartments3590
80-90 m² apartments4110
90-100 m² apartments4110
100-110 m² apartments4740

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
1 bedroom1,567
2 bedroom3,609
3 bedroom4,424
4+ bedroom2,856
Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
< 30 m² apartments1,804
30-40 m² apartments1,471
40-50 m² apartments1,966
50-60 m² apartments1,128
60-70 m² apartments2,218
70-80 m² apartments1,097
80-90 m² apartments1,073
90-100 m² apartments640
100-110 m² apartments399

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
1 bedroom675
2 bedroom553
3 bedroom364
4+ bedroom158
Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
< 30 m² apartments661
30-40 m² apartments270
40-50 m² apartments266
50-60 m² apartments145
60-70 m² apartments167
70-80 m² apartments101
80-90 m² apartments46
90-100 m² apartments43
100-110 m² apartments25

Market Trends

Listings by property size

1 bedroom (16%)
2 bedroom (29%)
3 bedroom (34%)
4+ bedroom (21%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
1 bedroom (16%)2,242 listings (16%)
2 bedroom (29%)4,162 listings (29%)
3 bedroom (34%)4,788 listings (34%)
4+ bedroom (21%)3,014 listings (21%)

Sales Activity Index

13-44%
Sales Activity Index
MonthSales Activity Index
November 202533%
December 202535%
January 202632%
February 202625%
March 202636%
April 202634%
May 202613%
June 202644%
July 202626%
August 202628%
September 202615%
October 202613%

Rent Activity Index

12-66%
Rent Activity Index
MonthRent Activity Index
November 202547%
December 202556%
January 202644%
February 202641%
March 202654%
April 202650%
May 202616%
June 202666%
July 202657%
August 202655%
September 202644%
October 202612%

Median asking price

Median asking price
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
November 2025€112k€175k€252k€383.3k
December 2025€110k€173k€251k€369k
January 2026€112k€175k€254k€383k
February 2026€113k€173.6k€253.9k€380k
March 2026€111.5k€172.6k€252k€377.5k
April 2026€113.8k€173k€250k€373k
May 2026€114k€174k€250k€378k
June 2026€113k€169k€249k€369.9k
July 2026€112k€170k€249k€378k
August 2026€110k€169k€247k€360k
September 2026€110k€171k€249.9k€369.7k
October 2026€109.7k€170k€249.3k€379k

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
November 2025€560€660€800€1,090
December 2025€560€670€840€1,000
January 2026€550€680€840€960
February 2026€560€680€830€930
March 2026€530€680€850€800
April 2026€540€680€810€790
May 2026€540€670€850€790
June 2026€540€660€810€750
July 2026€550€650€790€900
August 2026€550€660€810€1,020
September 2026€560€670€820€1,110
October 2026€550€680€830€1,090

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
November 202516.5922.126.2529.3
December 202516.521.5524.8130.87
January 202616.8621.4525.233.21
February 202616.9521.2725.4933.89
March 202617.4321.0324.7139.32
April 202617.5521.225.6939.35
May 202617.4621.5824.5439.87
June 202617.4421.3425.7841.24
July 202616.9721.7926.2735.2
August 202616.5521.1925.5229.33
September 202616.3721.2725.427.87
October 202616.5620.8324.9829.04

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
November 2025€4,670€4,170€3,880€4,170
December 2025€4,560€4,120€3,860€4,000
January 2026€4,630€4,170€3,910€4,120
February 2026€4,650€4,130€3,910€4,120
March 2026€4,640€4,110€3,880€4,100
April 2026€4,740€4,120€3,850€4,010
May 2026€4,750€4,140€3,850€4,110
June 2026€4,710€4,120€3,860€4,020
July 2026€4,670€4,140€3,890€4,110
August 2026€4,630€4,120€3,860€3,910
September 2026€4,600€4,170€3,900€4,020
October 2026€4,670€4,150€3,890€4,120

Profitability Scenarios

* With a €150,000 investment

Lower-yield district

€6,345

Annual Rental Income

Higher-yield district

€13,005

Annual Rental Income

As of October 2026, gross rental yields in Hérault department ranged from ~4.23% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~8.67% in the highest-yielding districts

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About Hérault department

Hérault stretches from Mediterranean beaches and coastal lagoons to inland vineyards and the foothills of the Cévennes. Montpellier anchors its urban landscape, while smaller towns and seaside communities give the department a varied setting for apartment investment.

In October 2026, the central signal for Hérault apartments is that rents have weakened more than sale prices over the past year. Average rent is down 5.7% year on year, compared with a 5.1% decline in the average sale price. The gap is modest, but it matters when weighing a lower purchase price against the income an apartment may generate. A cheaper entry point does not, on its own, imply a stronger return if the rent benchmark has also moved lower.

The average apartment sale price stands at €217,250, and the reported yield is 5.0%. These figures are a starting point, not a promise about any individual listing. The department-wide yield should be read alongside movements in prices and rents rather than treated as evidence that investment economics have improved. The annual comparison points to pressure on both sides of a purchase-and-rent calculation, with the rental benchmark easing a little faster.

For investors comparing locations within Hérault, the practical question is how a specific apartment's price and achievable rent relate to these departmental averages. The figures frame that assessment without settling it: a lower sale benchmark may help the acquisition side, while softer rent levels call for care in estimating income.
Name
All
5 %
12,459
1,751
€217,250
€650
Studio
-- %
--
--
--
--
1 Bedroom
6.04 %
1,567
675
€109,680
€550
2 Bedrooms
4.8 %
3,609
553
€170,000
€680
3 Bedrooms
4 %
4,424
364
€249,250
€830
4+ Bedrooms
3.44 %
2,856
158
€379,000
€1,090

Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 5% and property prices starting at €109,680, Hérault department

may become a good investment option for some investors.

Median property prices in Hérault department are €217,250, while the median rent is €650. This means that a median property in Hérault department will pay for itself in 27.9 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median 1-bedroom apartment: 6.04% yield, sale price €109,680, rent €550.

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.80% yield, sale price €170,000, rent €680.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 4.00% yield, sale price €249,250, rent €830.

A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 3.44% yield, sale price €379,000, rent €1,090.

Where exactly to buy the property?

Hérault department offers yields of up to 8.67% for a median apartment making it a strong investment choice. Explore Hérault department in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.

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