Montpellier Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

About Montpellier

Montpellier, in the Hérault department, blends a Mediterranean setting with a lively urban core, a strong university presence, and easy access to the coast. For apartment investors, it remains one of southern France’s more closely watched city markets, where location and rental performance continue to matter.

July 2026 brings the clearest signal: rents are rising faster than sale prices, creating a more mixed investment picture. The average apartment rent now stands at €700, up 10.3% month on month and 3.7% over the year, while the average sale price is €230,500, essentially flat on the month at up 0.2% and down 4.4% year on year. That gap suggests rental growth is providing support even as capital values remain softer than a year ago.

Pricing per square metre tells the same story in smaller moves. At €3,660 per m2, the monthly change is just up 0.2%, but the annual comparison is down 3.6%. Against that backdrop, the reported yield of 5.15% looks notable: it reflects how today’s income levels are compensating for the slower price trend. For buyers focused on apartments, July’s market note is less about broad appreciation and more about balancing steadier purchase costs against firmer rents.