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Loire department Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

Data updated monthly.Last update:August 6, 2026
France
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High

Loire department market overview: score, prices and rental yields

Market Score

75Good
75 / 100
Investability
98
Price momentum
0
Rental demand
64
Sales demand
53

Median asking price

€110,000
1M
-6.5%
1Y
-15.1%
Median asking price
MonthMedian asking price
September 2025€134,000
October 2025€127,000
November 2025€125,000
December 2025€123,000
January 2026€125,000
February 2026€120,000
March 2026€120,000
April 2026€119,000
May 2026€124,000
June 2026€115,000
July 2026€117,700
August 2026€110,000

Median monthly rent

€510
1M
+0.3%
1Y
+2.1%
Median monthly rent
MonthMedian monthly rent
September 2025€520
October 2025€510
November 2025€520
December 2025€520
January 2026€520
February 2026€520
March 2026€530
April 2026€510
May 2026€520
June 2026€510
July 2026€510
August 2026€510

Gross Rental Yield

7.83%
1M
+1.5%
1Y
+22.9%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
September 20256.25%
October 20256.58%
November 20256.69%
December 20256.92%
January 20266.85%
February 20266.96%
March 20267.17%
April 20267.42%
May 20266.94%
June 20267.75%
July 20267.71%
August 20267.83%

Median price per m²

€1,500
1M
-7%
1Y
-14.6%
Median price per m²
MonthMedian price per m²
September 2025€1,810
October 2025€1,720
November 2025€1,670
December 2025€1,660
January 2026€1,720
February 2026€1,650
March 2026€1,630
April 2026€1,610
May 2026€1,680
June 2026€1,570
July 2026€1,610
August 2026€1,500

Market Breakdown

Property listings (3,850 for sale)

Top submarket

Saint-Étienne

89
Gross Rental Yield
8.7 %
Median asking price
€90k
Median monthly rent
€510

Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
1 bedroom8.42%
2 bedroom7.72%
3 bedroom7.45%
4+ bedroom6.22%
Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
< 30 m² apartments8.55%
30-40 m² apartments9.2%
40-50 m² apartments7.06%
50-60 m² apartments8.8%
60-70 m² apartments8.47%
70-80 m² apartments7.38%
80-90 m² apartments6.78%
90-100 m² apartments6.93%
100-110 m² apartments6.34%

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
1 bedroom€2,040
2 bedroom€1,620
3 bedroom€1,430
4+ bedroom€1,450
Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
< 30 m² apartments2610
30-40 m² apartments1710
40-50 m² apartments1930
50-60 m² apartments1360
60-70 m² apartments1310
70-80 m² apartments1460
80-90 m² apartments1480
90-100 m² apartments1370
100-110 m² apartments1490

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
1 bedroom117
2 bedroom298
3 bedroom638
4+ bedroom766
Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
< 30 m² apartments79
30-40 m² apartments67
40-50 m² apartments136
50-60 m² apartments214
60-70 m² apartments295
70-80 m² apartments300
80-90 m² apartments224
90-100 m² apartments139
100-110 m² apartments111

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
1 bedroom449
2 bedroom505
3 bedroom420
4+ bedroom267
Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
< 30 m² apartments372
30-40 m² apartments246
40-50 m² apartments250
50-60 m² apartments213
60-70 m² apartments198
70-80 m² apartments160
80-90 m² apartments102
90-100 m² apartments62
100-110 m² apartments34

Market Trends

Listings by property size

1 bedroom (16%)
2 bedroom (23%)
3 bedroom (31%)
4+ bedroom (30%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
1 bedroom (16%)566 listings (16%)
2 bedroom (23%)803 listings (23%)
3 bedroom (31%)1,058 listings (31%)
4+ bedroom (30%)1,033 listings (30%)

Sales Activity Index

10-41%
Sales Activity Index
MonthSales Activity Index
September 202521%
October 202532%
November 202532%
December 202531%
January 202629%
February 202625%
March 202632%
April 202631%
May 202610%
June 202641%
July 202624%
August 202628%

Rent Activity Index

12-44%
Rent Activity Index
MonthRent Activity Index
September 202533%
October 202532%
November 202536%
December 202541%
January 202633%
February 202629%
March 202635%
April 202634%
May 202612%
June 202644%
July 202635%
August 202634%

Median asking price

Median asking price
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
September 2025€105k€129k€162k
October 2025€92k€119k€150k
November 2025€96k€115.5k€149.8k
December 2025€82.2k€119k€149k
January 2026€80k€119.5k€154k
February 2026€80.0k€115k€158k
March 2026€79k€113k€149k
April 2026€77k€109k€149.9k
May 2026€85k€110k€154k
June 2026€77k€101.5k€145k
July 2026€82k€107.9k€144k
August 2026€79.3k€99k€139k

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
September 2025€500€630€690
October 2025€500€620€690
November 2025€500€620€690
December 2025€500€640€700
January 2026€500€620€690
February 2026€500€610€690
March 2026€510€610€700
April 2026€500€620€720
May 2026€500€620€720
June 2026€500€620€700
July 2026€500€620€720
August 2026€510€610€720

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
September 202517.4717.219.48
October 202515.3315.9918.12
November 20251615.5218.09
December 202513.6915.5717.87
January 202613.3116.0618.6
February 202613.3315.6119.08
March 202613.0415.4417.74
April 202612.8314.617.28
May 202614.1714.7617.81
June 202612.8313.6417.29
July 202613.6714.6216.7
August 202612.9513.4316.09

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
Month2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
September 2025€2,220€1,850€1,710
October 2025€1,960€1,700€1,580
November 2025€2,000€1,650€1,580
December 2025€1,710€1,720€1,550
January 2026€1,670€1,740€1,610
February 2026€1,670€1,690€1,650
March 2026€1,650€1,650€1,580
April 2026€1,610€1,590€1,580
May 2026€1,850€1,610€1,630
June 2026€1,600€1,470€1,530
July 2026€1,710€1,560€1,520
August 2026€1,620€1,430€1,450

Profitability Scenarios

* With a €150,000 investment

Lower-yield district

€7,545

Annual Rental Income

Higher-yield district

€16,215

Annual Rental Income

As of September 2026, gross rental yields in Loire department ranged from ~5.03% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~10.81% in the highest-yielding districts

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About Loire department

Loire department sits at the meeting point of urban centres, river corridors and industrial heritage, giving it a distinctly practical yet varied investment backdrop. Its apartment market reflects that mix, with a profile shaped by steady rental use and value-sensitive pricing across the department.

August 2026 brings the clearest signal: apartment prices are falling faster than rents are moving. The average sale price now stands at €110,000, after a monthly drop of 6.5% and a yearly decline of 15.1%. On a per-square-metre basis, the market is even softer at €1,500, down 7.0% over the month and 14.6% year on year. That combination points to a market where entry prices are easing materially, while income is not adjusting at the same pace.

For investors, the tension is straightforward. The average rent is €510, only up 0.3% month on month and 2.1% over the year, which makes the current 7.83% yield look solid but increasingly dependent on restrained purchase prices. In other words, the department is offering a stronger income read than many markets, but the support is coming from lower capital values rather than rapid rent growth. That keeps the August picture focused on pricing pressure, not rental acceleration.
Name
All
7.83 %
1,820
1,642
€110,000
€510
Studio
-- %
--
--
--
--
1 Bedroom
8.42 %
117
449
€57,000
€400
2 Bedrooms
7.72 %
298
505
€79,250
€510
3 Bedrooms
7.45 %
638
420
€99,000
€610
4+ Bedrooms
6.22 %
766
267
€139,000
€720

Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 7.83% and property prices starting at €57,000, Loire department

remains one of France’s most attractive markets.

Median property prices in Loire department are €110,000, while the median rent is €510. This means that a median property in Loire department will pay for itself in 18.0 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median 1-bedroom apartment: 8.42% yield, sale price €57,000, rent €400.

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 7.72% yield, sale price €79,250, rent €510.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 7.45% yield, sale price €99,000, rent €610.

A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 6.22% yield, sale price €139,000, rent €720.

Where exactly to buy the property?

Loire department offers yields of up to 10.81% for a median apartment making it a strong investment choice. Explore Loire department in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.

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