La Rochelle Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

Data updated monthly.Last update:August 6, 2026

La Rochelle market overview: score, prices and rental yields

Market Score

69Fair
69 / 100
Investability
51
Price momentum
32
Rental demand
62
Sales demand
38

Median asking price

€266,500
1M
-5.7%
1Y
-3.1%
Median asking price
MonthMedian 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

€740
1M
+5.9%
1Y
-1.9%
Median monthly rent
MonthMedian 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

4.43%
1M
+1.6%
1Y
+7.7%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
September 20253.93%
October 20254.1%
November 20254%
December 20254.05%
January 20264.06%
February 20264.08%
March 20263.94%
April 20264.07%
May 20264.08%
June 20264.3%
July 20264.36%
August 20264.43%

Median price per m²

€5,030
1M
-2.1%
1Y
-4.9%
Median price per m²
MonthMedian 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

Premium
0
Gross Rental Yield
- %
Median asking price
-
Median monthly rent
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Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
1 bedroom5.03%
2 bedroom4.21%
3 bedroom3.62%
4+ bedroom2.62%
Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
< 30 m² apartments5.17%
30-40 m² apartments4.59%
40-50 m² apartments4.17%
50-60 m² apartments3.87%
60-70 m² apartments3.57%

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
1 bedroom€7,000
2 bedroom€5,300
3 bedroom€5,360
4+ bedroom€5,530
Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
< 30 m² apartments6940
30-40 m² apartments5460
40-50 m² apartments5320
50-60 m² apartments5490
60-70 m² apartments5390

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
1 bedroom286
2 bedroom385
3 bedroom353
4+ bedroom281
Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
< 30 m² apartments256
30-40 m² apartments155
40-50 m² apartments200
50-60 m² apartments119
60-70 m² apartments180

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
1 bedroom89
2 bedroom59
3 bedroom43
4+ bedroom9
Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
< 30 m² apartments79
30-40 m² apartments42
40-50 m² apartments30
50-60 m² apartments11
60-70 m² apartments21

Market Trends

Listings by property size

1 bedroom (25%)
2 bedroom (30%)
3 bedroom (26%)
4+ bedroom (19%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings 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

23-41%
Sales Activity Index
MonthSales Activity Index
September 202528%
October 202530%
November 202534%
December 202529%
January 202632%
February 202626%
March 202626%
April 202629%
May 202633%
June 202641%
July 202623%
August 202632%

Rent Activity Index

17-67%
Rent Activity Index
MonthRent Activity Index
September 202542%
October 202552%
November 202545%
December 202564%
January 202652%
February 202650%
March 202657%
April 202659%
May 202617%
June 202667%
July 202659%
August 202654%

Median asking price

Median asking price
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 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

Median monthly rent
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 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)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom
September 202524.4425.227.65
October 202522.722525.96
November 202523.1224.927.77
December 202523.0724.0928.61
January 202622.4224.9528.49
February 202622.2224.2128.57
March 202623.0124.9629.94
April 202622.9524.4127.97
May 202623.2324.2927.63
June 202621.8824.9127.45
July 202621.323.9627.68
August 202619.8723.7827.59

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 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

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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