Nantes Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

About Nantes

Nantes, in the Loire-Atlantique department of western France, combines riverfront heritage, a major university presence and a strong regional role. For apartment investors, that mix makes the city a notable reference point within the Atlantic arc, where urban scale and local identity remain closely linked.

August 2026 is defined by a clear tension: prices are easing, yet rental growth is still moving forward. The average apartment sale price stands at €210,000, after slipping 1.2% month on month and 7.0% year on year. At the same time, the average rent has climbed to €770, up 4.1% over the month and unchanged from a year earlier.

That contrast supports a gross yield of 5.29%, which looks more resilient than the sales trend alone might suggest. The average price per square metre is €3,500, edging up 0.4% from the previous month but down 2.3% over twelve months. In practical terms, Nantes is currently offering a market where softer capital values and firmer rents are pulling in different directions, making timing and entry price especially important for apartment-focused investors.