La Rochelle Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

La Rochelle market overview: score, prices and rental yields
Market Score
Median asking price
| 1M | -5.7% |
| 1Y | -3.1% |
| Month | Median asking price |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | €274,300 |
| October 2025 | €274,000 |
| November 2025 | €274,000 |
| December 2025 | €280,000 |
| January 2026 | €271,500 |
| February 2026 | €269,000 |
| March 2026 | €272,000 |
| April 2026 | €276,120 |
| May 2026 | €280,000 |
| June 2026 | €274,300 |
| July 2026 | €282,500 |
| August 2026 | €266,500 |
Median monthly rent
| 1M | +5.9% |
| 1Y | -1.9% |
| Month | Median monthly rent |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | €750 |
| October 2025 | €750 |
| November 2025 | €780 |
| December 2025 | €710 |
| January 2026 | €730 |
| February 2026 | €710 |
| March 2026 | €690 |
| April 2026 | €700 |
| May 2026 | €690 |
| June 2026 | €680 |
| July 2026 | €700 |
| August 2026 | €740 |
Gross Rental Yield
| 1M | +1.6% |
| 1Y | +7.7% |
| Month | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 3.93% |
| October 2025 | 4.1% |
| November 2025 | 4% |
| December 2025 | 4.05% |
| January 2026 | 4.06% |
| February 2026 | 4.08% |
| March 2026 | 3.94% |
| April 2026 | 4.07% |
| May 2026 | 4.08% |
| June 2026 | 4.3% |
| July 2026 | 4.36% |
| August 2026 | 4.43% |
Median price per m²
| 1M | -2.1% |
| 1Y | -4.9% |
| Month | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | €5,490 |
| October 2025 | €5,270 |
| November 2025 | €5,480 |
| December 2025 | €5,490 |
| January 2026 | €5,470 |
| February 2026 | €5,330 |
| March 2026 | €5,130 |
| April 2026 | €5,070 |
| May 2026 | €4,950 |
| June 2026 | €5,080 |
| July 2026 | €5,140 |
| August 2026 | €5,030 |
Market Breakdown
Property listings (1,766 for sale)
Top submarket
Gross Rental Yield
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 5.03% |
| 2 bedroom | 4.21% |
| 3 bedroom | 3.62% |
| 4+ bedroom | 2.62% |
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 5.17% |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 4.59% |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 4.17% |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 3.87% |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 3.57% |
Median price per m²
| Category | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | €7,000 |
| 2 bedroom | €5,300 |
| 3 bedroom | €5,360 |
| 4+ bedroom | €5,530 |
| Category | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 6940 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 5460 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 5320 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 5490 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 5390 |
Number of listings for sale
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 286 |
| 2 bedroom | 385 |
| 3 bedroom | 353 |
| 4+ bedroom | 281 |
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 256 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 155 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 200 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 119 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 180 |
Number of listings for rent
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 89 |
| 2 bedroom | 59 |
| 3 bedroom | 43 |
| 4+ bedroom | 9 |
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 79 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 42 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 30 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 11 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 21 |
Market Trends
Listings by property size
| Category | Listings by property size |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom (25%) | 375 listings (25%) |
| 2 bedroom (30%) | 444 listings (30%) |
| 3 bedroom (26%) | 396 listings (26%) |
| 4+ bedroom (19%) | 290 listings (19%) |
Sales Activity Index
| Month | Sales Activity Index |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 28% |
| October 2025 | 30% |
| November 2025 | 34% |
| December 2025 | 29% |
| January 2026 | 32% |
| February 2026 | 26% |
| March 2026 | 26% |
| April 2026 | 29% |
| May 2026 | 33% |
| June 2026 | 41% |
| July 2026 | 23% |
| August 2026 | 32% |
Rent Activity Index
| Month | Rent Activity Index |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 42% |
| October 2025 | 52% |
| November 2025 | 45% |
| December 2025 | 64% |
| January 2026 | 52% |
| February 2026 | 50% |
| March 2026 | 57% |
| April 2026 | 59% |
| May 2026 | 17% |
| June 2026 | 67% |
| July 2026 | 59% |
| August 2026 | 54% |
Median asking price
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | €170.1k | €241.9k | €365k |
| October 2025 | €163.6k | €240k | €352.6k |
| November 2025 | €172k | €239k | €364k |
| December 2025 | €164k | €237.1k | €360.5k |
| January 2026 | €161.4k | €235k | €360k |
| February 2026 | €160k | €229.5k | €362k |
| March 2026 | €160k | €232.1k | €359.3k |
| April 2026 | €160k | €232.1k | €353.8k |
| May 2026 | €159.3k | €229.5k | €349.8k |
| June 2026 | €157.5k | €229k | €349.5k |
| July 2026 | €158.5k | €230k | €353.8k |
| August 2026 | €155k | €226.8k | €349.6k |
Median monthly rent
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | €580 | €800 | €1,100 |
| October 2025 | €600 | €800 | €1,130 |
| November 2025 | €620 | €800 | €1,090 |
| December 2025 | €590 | €820 | €1,050 |
| January 2026 | €600 | €790 | €1,050 |
| February 2026 | €600 | €790 | €1,060 |
| March 2026 | €580 | €780 | €1,000 |
| April 2026 | €580 | €790 | €1,050 |
| May 2026 | €570 | €790 | €1,060 |
| June 2026 | €600 | €770 | €1,060 |
| July 2026 | €620 | €800 | €1,070 |
| August 2026 | €650 | €800 | €1,060 |
Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 24.44 | 25.2 | 27.65 |
| October 2025 | 22.72 | 25 | 25.96 |
| November 2025 | 23.12 | 24.9 | 27.77 |
| December 2025 | 23.07 | 24.09 | 28.61 |
| January 2026 | 22.42 | 24.95 | 28.49 |
| February 2026 | 22.22 | 24.21 | 28.57 |
| March 2026 | 23.01 | 24.96 | 29.94 |
| April 2026 | 22.95 | 24.41 | 27.97 |
| May 2026 | 23.23 | 24.29 | 27.63 |
| June 2026 | 21.88 | 24.91 | 27.45 |
| July 2026 | 21.3 | 23.96 | 27.68 |
| August 2026 | 19.87 | 23.78 | 27.59 |
Median price per m²
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | €7,540 | €5,630 | €5,450 |
| October 2025 | €7,090 | €5,580 | €5,230 |
| November 2025 | €7,820 | €5,690 | €5,440 |
| December 2025 | €7,130 | €5,640 | €5,460 |
| January 2026 | €7,020 | €5,600 | €5,420 |
| February 2026 | €6,960 | €5,460 | €5,400 |
| March 2026 | €7,090 | €5,480 | €5,490 |
| April 2026 | €6,960 | €5,470 | €5,360 |
| May 2026 | €6,930 | €5,340 | €5,250 |
| June 2026 | €7,160 | €5,330 | €5,330 |
| July 2026 | €6,890 | €5,350 | €5,440 |
| August 2026 | €7,000 | €5,300 | €5,360 |
Profitability Scenarios
* With a €150,000 investment
Lower-yield district
€5,760
Annual Rental Income
Higher-yield district
€7,575
Annual Rental Income
As of September 2026, gross rental yields in La Rochelle ranged from ~3.84% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~5.05% in the highest-yielding districts
Investment Insights by Districts
About La Rochelle
La Rochelle blends Atlantic seafront living with a historic urban core, giving apartments a setting that feels both coastal and established. Its port, promenades and compact city fabric continue to shape the appeal of homes close to the centre and waterfront. August 2026 brings the clearest signal for apartment investors: pricing has eased while rental levels have moved the other way. The average sale price now stands at €266,500, down 5.7% month on month and 3.1% year on year, while the average price per square metre is €5,030, down 2.1% over the month and 4.9% over the year. That reset has not been matched by rents. The average rent price has risen to €740, up 5.9% from the previous month, even though it is still 1.9% lower than a year ago. Against that backdrop, the current yield of 4.43% reads as steady rather than exuberant: the market is offering a more restrained entry point, but investor economics still depend on the balance between softer acquisition costs and uneven rent movement.
Name | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All | 4.43 % | 1,305 | 200 | €266,500 | €740 |
Studio | -- % | -- | -- | -- | -- |
1 Bedroom | 5.03 % | 286 | 89 | €155,000 | €650 |
2 Bedrooms | 4.21 % | 385 | 59 | €226,830 | €800 |
3 Bedrooms | 3.62 % | 353 | 43 | €349,650 | €1,060 |
4+ Bedrooms | 2.62 % | 281 | 9 | €542,000 | €1,190 |
Summary and Key Takeaways
With a median rental yield of 4.43% and property prices starting at €155,000, La Rochelle
may become a good investment option for some investors.
Median property prices in La Rochelle are €266,500, while the median rent is €740. This means that a median property in La Rochelle will pay for itself in 30.0 years.
Detailed real estate yield breakdown:
A median 1-bedroom apartment: 5.03% yield, sale price €155,000, rent €650.
A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.21% yield, sale price €226,830, rent €800.
A median 3-bedroom apartment: 3.62% yield, sale price €349,650, rent €1,060.
A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 2.62% yield, sale price €542,000, rent €1,190.
Where exactly to buy the property?
La Rochelle offers yields of up to 5.05% for 1-bedroom apartments. Explore La Rochelle in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.
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