Rouen Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

About Rouen

Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy in the Seine-Maritime department, pairs a distinctive riverside setting with a deep architectural heritage. Its cathedral skyline, walkable core, and established urban fabric give the city a clear identity that continues to support interest in apartments.

July 2026 points to a market where pricing pressure is easing, but rental momentum has not fully faded. The average apartment sale price stands at €162,000 after falling 3.9% month on month and 1.8% year on year, while the average price per square metre is €2,790, broadly flat over both periods with a 0.3% monthly rise and a 0.1% annual dip. That combination suggests values have softened more quickly than underlying unit pricing by area, creating a more measured entry point than earlier in the year.

For investors, the key tension is between lower acquisition costs and only modest rental movement. Average rent is €590, up 0.3% from the previous month but down 1.7% over 12 months, leaving the headline yield at 5.81%. In other words, Rouen’s apartment market still offers income potential, yet July’s figures show that tighter sale prices are doing more to support yield than any meaningful uplift in rent. The result is a market worth watching closely rather than one defined by rapid appreciation.