Le Barcarès – Real Estate Investment Overview
Data updated monthly.Last update:May 4, 2026
Pyrénées-Orientales department
Confidence
Low
Market Overview: Score, Prices and Rental Yields
Market Score
58Fair
58 / 100
Investability
25Price momentum
60Rental demand
35Sales demand
10Median Sale Price
€158,000
1M
+13.7%
1Y
+14.5%
| Month | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|
| June | €139,000 |
| July | €138,000 |
| August | €135,000 |
| September | €135,000 |
| October | €139,000 |
| November | €135,000 |
| December | €139,000 |
| January | €159,500 |
| February | €145,000 |
| March | €135,000 |
| April | €139,000 |
| May | €158,000 |
Median Rent Price
€630
1M
+4.2%
1Y
+20.9%
| Month | Median Rent Price |
|---|---|
| June | €590 |
| July | €590 |
| August | €590 |
| September | €580 |
| October | €590 |
| November | €590 |
| December | €550 |
| January | €550 |
| February | €550 |
| March | €550 |
| April | €600 |
| May | €630 |
Gross Rental Yield
6.76%
1M
+3.8%
1Y
+9.9%
| Month | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| June | 6.68% |
| July | 6.75% |
| August | 6.08% |
| September | 6.23% |
| October | 5.83% |
| November | 6.08% |
| December | 6.03% |
| January | 5.85% |
| February | 6.25% |
| March | 6.35% |
| April | 6.51% |
| May | 6.76% |
Square meter cost
€4,050
1M
+10.8%
1Y
+8.6%
| Month | Square meter cost |
|---|---|
| June | €3,570 |
| July | €3,620 |
| August | €3,650 |
| September | €3,800 |
| October | €3,760 |
| November | €3,750 |
| December | €3,660 |
| January | €4,090 |
| February | €3,790 |
| March | €3,550 |
| April | €3,660 |
| May | €4,050 |
Market Breakdown
Listings by property size
Studio (0%)
1 bedroom (12%)
2 bedroom (48%)
3 bedroom (35%)
4+ bedroom (6%)
| Category | Listings by property size |
|---|---|
| Studio (0%) | 0 listings (0%) |
| 1 bedroom (12%) | 64 listings (12%) |
| 2 bedroom (48%) | 262 listings (48%) |
| 3 bedroom (35%) | 192 listings (35%) |
| 4+ bedroom (6%) | 31 listings (6%) |
Sales Activity Index
9 %
Rent Activity Index
23 %
Gross Rental Yield
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| Studio | 0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 3 bedroom | 3.88% |
| 4+ bedroom | 0% |
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 7.45% |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 6.19% |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 0% |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 6.39% |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 0% |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 0% |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 0% |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 0% |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 0% |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 0% |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 0% |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 0% |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 0% |
Square meter cost
| Category | Square meter cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | €0 |
| 1 bedroom | €3,930 |
| 2 bedroom | €3,610 |
| 3 bedroom | €3,920 |
| 4+ bedroom | €3,520 |
| Category | Square meter cost |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 3800 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 3500 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 4220 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 2960 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 4200 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 3700 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 3160 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 3390 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 0 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 0 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 2460 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 0 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 0 |
Number of listings for sale
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| Studio | 0 |
| 1 bedroom | 60 |
| 2 bedroom | 256 |
| 3 bedroom | 190 |
| 4+ bedroom | 31 |
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 156 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 137 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 85 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 33 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 110 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 13 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 8 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 2 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 0 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 0 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 1 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 0 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 0 |
Number of listings for rent
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | 0 |
| 1 bedroom | 4 |
| 2 bedroom | 6 |
| 3 bedroom | 2 |
| 4+ bedroom | 0 |
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 9 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 4 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 0 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 1 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 0 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 0 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 0 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 0 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 0 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 0 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 0 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 0 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 0 |
Market Trends
Top submarkets
No submarkets available yet.
Potential annual revenue
€7,560
1 bedroom
€7,440
2 bedroom
€7,080
3 bedroom
€9,360
Median Sale Price
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | €87.9k | €118k | €225k | €239k |
| July | €88.5k | €115k | €234.5k | €224.5k |
| August | €89k | €116k | €222.5k | €234k |
| September | €89.8k | €110.0k | €225k | €239k |
| October | €91k | €112.1k | €254k | €310k |
| November | €90k | €110k | €245k | €294.5k |
| December | €89k | €110k | €239k | €260.8k |
| January | €89k | €119.8k | €260k | €262.5k |
| February | €89k | €113k | €252k | €266.3k |
| March | €86k | €115k | €209.5k | €259k |
| April | €87.5k | €119k | €224k | €247.5k |
| May | €86.5k | €119k | €240k | €247.5k |
Median Rent Price
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | €550 | €600 | -- |
| July | €590 | €600 | -- |
| August | €590 | €580 | €750 |
| September | €550 | €580 | €680 |
| October | €500 | €590 | €650 |
| November | €590 | €590 | €650 |
| December | €540 | €540 | €650 |
| January | €540 | €530 | €780 |
| February | €550 | €530 | €650 |
| March | €570 | €530 | €650 |
| April | €590 | €590 | €750 |
| May | €620 | €590 | €780 |
Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 13.27 | 16.39 | -- |
| July | 12.5 | 16.11 | -- |
| August | 12.57 | 16.67 | 24.72 |
| September | 13.72 | 15.74 | 27.78 |
| October | 15.17 | 15.83 | 32.56 |
| November | 12.71 | 15.67 | 31.41 |
| December | 13.73 | 17.13 | 30.64 |
| January | 13.73 | 18.83 | 27.78 |
| February | 13.48 | 17.77 | 32.31 |
| March | 12.68 | 18.08 | 26.86 |
| April | 12.46 | 16.81 | 24.89 |
| May | 11.63 | 16.95 | 25.81 |
Square meter cost
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | €3,940 | €3,580 | €3,690 | €2,990 |
| July | €4,020 | €3,480 | €3,820 | €2,820 |
| August | €3,930 | €3,520 | €3,840 | €2,850 |
| September | €3,900 | €3,440 | €3,880 | €2,850 |
| October | €3,960 | €3,500 | €4,320 | €4,220 |
| November | €4,040 | €3,550 | €4,170 | €4,190 |
| December | €3,890 | €3,440 | €4,120 | €3,720 |
| January | €3,880 | €3,630 | €4,410 | €3,730 |
| February | €3,880 | €3,650 | €4,280 | €3,790 |
| March | €3,790 | €3,640 | €3,620 | €3,700 |
| April | €3,970 | €3,720 | €3,840 | €3,520 |
| May | €3,930 | €3,610 | €3,920 | €3,520 |
Investment Insights by Districts
About Le Barcarès
Le Barcarès is a coastal commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of southern France. It spans a broad shoreline along the Mediterranean and sits near low-lying lagoons and flat hinterlands, with a history rooted in fishing and maritime activity that shaped its character as a resort town. Its economy leans on tourism and leisure infrastructure, complemented by fishing and seafood services, hospitality, and local commerce. Seasonal demand is supported by a marina and coastal amenities, with easy access to regional transport and nearby hubs that sustain a steady flow of visitors and residents. Rental demand typically follows a mix of students, remote workers, professionals needing proximity to Perpignan or the coast, seasonal holidaymakers, and tourism-driven short stays. The town’s climate and connected lifestyle attract visitors and longer-term renters seeking a balanced coastal living environment.
All | 6.76 % | 537 | 12 | €158,000 | €630 |
Studio | -- % | -- | -- | -- | -- |
1 Bedroom | 8.6 % | 60 | 4 | €86,500 | €620 |
2 Bedrooms | 5.9 % | 256 | 6 | €119,000 | €590 |
3 Bedrooms | 3.88 % | 190 | 2 | €240,000 | €780 |
4+ Bedrooms | -- % | 31 | -- | €247,500 | -- |
Low Yield (<=4%)
Moderate Yield (4% - 5%)
High Yield (5% - 7%)
Very High Yield (7% - 9%)
Target Yield (>9%)
Summary and Key Takeaways
With a median rental yield of 6.76% and property prices starting at €86,500, Le Barcarès
may become a good investment option for some investors.
Median property prices in Le Barcarès are €158,000, while the median rent is €630. This means that a median property in Le Barcarès will pay for itself in 20.9 years.
Detailed real estate yield breakdown:
A median Studio apartment: --% yield, sale price --, rent --.
A median 1-bedroom apartment: 8.60% yield, sale price €86,500, rent €620.
A median 2-bedroom apartment: 5.90% yield, sale price €119,000, rent €590.
A median 3-bedroom apartment: 3.88% yield, sale price €240,000, rent €780.
A median 4+ bedroom apartment: --% yield, sale price €247,500, rent --.
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