Site Logo image

Sarthe department Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

Data updated monthly.Last update:July 4, 2026
France
Confidence
Medium

Sarthe department market overview: score, prices and rental yields

Market Score

68Fair
68 / 100
Investability
36
Price momentum
69
Rental demand
48
Sales demand
60

Median asking price

€148,000
1M
+3.8%
1Y
-2%
Median asking price
MonthMedian asking price
August 2025€149,000
September 2025€149,000
October 2025€142,580
November 2025€149,250
December 2025€155,000
January 2026€149,990
February 2026€150,000
March 2026€147,050
April 2026€145,500
May 2026€149,500
June 2026€142,610
July 2026€148,000

Median monthly rent

€550
1M
+1.4%
1Y
+3.8%
Median monthly rent
MonthMedian monthly rent
August 2025€560
September 2025€550
October 2025€560
November 2025€570
December 2025€590
January 2026€570
February 2026€550
March 2026€550
April 2026€550
May 2026€550
June 2026€540
July 2026€550

Gross Rental Yield

4.82%
1M
-1.6%
1Y
+9.6%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
August 20254.96%
September 20255.05%
October 20255.25%
November 20254.86%
December 20254.8%
January 20264.66%
February 20264.68%
March 20264.8%
April 20264.54%
May 20264.46%
June 20264.9%
July 20264.82%

Median price per m²

€2,520
1M
+13.6%
1Y
+3.4%
Median price per m²
MonthMedian price per m²
August 2025€2,340
September 2025€2,330
October 2025€2,260
November 2025€2,330
December 2025€2,410
January 2026€2,350
February 2026€2,340
March 2026€2,450
April 2026€2,430
May 2026€2,530
June 2026€2,220
July 2026€2,520

Market Breakdown

Property listings (2,910 for sale)

Top submarket

Le Mans

85
Gross Rental Yield
4.95 %
Median asking price
€144.8k
Median monthly rent
€590

Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
1 bedroom4.66%
2 bedroom5.13%
3 bedroom5.74%
4+ bedroom2.68%
Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
< 30 m² apartments4.57%

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
1 bedroom€5,200
2 bedroom€3,130
3 bedroom€2,380
4+ bedroom€2,290
Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
< 30 m² apartments5350

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
1 bedroom76
2 bedroom112
3 bedroom104
4+ bedroom124
Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
< 30 m² apartments70

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
1 bedroom118
2 bedroom128
3 bedroom64
4+ bedroom60
Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
< 30 m² apartments119

Market Trends

Listings by property size

1 bedroom (25%)
2 bedroom (31%)
3 bedroom (21%)
4+ bedroom (23%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
1 bedroom (25%)194 listings (25%)
2 bedroom (31%)240 listings (31%)
3 bedroom (21%)168 listings (21%)
4+ bedroom (23%)184 listings (23%)

Sales Activity Index

13-48%
Sales Activity Index
MonthSales Activity Index
August 202535%
September 202531%
October 202538%
November 202532%
December 202526%
January 202635%
February 202630%
March 202632%
April 202631%
May 202613%
June 202648%
July 202633%

Rent Activity Index

9-45%
Rent Activity Index
MonthRent Activity Index
August 202545%
September 202522%
October 202528%
November 202528%
December 202534%
January 202629%
February 202613%
March 202632%
April 202624%
May 20269%
June 202632%
July 202627%

Median asking price

Median asking price
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
August 2025€103.9k€136.5k€154.2k€204.8k
September 2025€99.9k€139.3k€158k€197k
October 2025€123.2k€122.7k€145k€191.1k
November 2025€124.9k€136.5k€140k€204.8k
December 2025€124.6k€161.4k€140k€210k
January 2026€124.4k€163.4k€140.4k€215k
February 2026€123.5k€157k€140k€218.8k
March 2026€124.6k€145.6k€140k€225.2k
April 2026€123.5k€158.5k€148.3k€215k
May 2026€124.4k€158.5k€164.5k€222.6k
June 2026€123.3k€133k€139.8k€183.2k
July 2026€123.5k€137.2k€154.7k€212.4k

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
August 2025€430€600€700€450
September 2025€450€590€690€440
October 2025€460€590€700€450
November 2025€460€600€690€450
December 2025€490€590€710€450
January 2026€480€590€700€440
February 2026€480€560€710€430
March 2026€450€590€710€440
April 2026€460€590€690€450
May 2026€470€560€710€450
June 2026€470€560€700€450
July 2026€480€590€740€480

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
August 202520.1418.9618.3637.92
September 202518.419.6719.0837.74
October 202522.1217.4317.2635.39
November 202522.7519.0416.9137.92
December 202521.322.816.5538.89
January 202621.623.0816.7141.19
February 202621.2423.5516.4842.41
March 202623.0820.5616.4643.14
April 202622.3722.3917.9240.26
May 202621.8723.5919.3641.22
June 202622.0619.7916.6133.92
July 202621.4419.4917.4237.26

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
August 2025€4,000€3,030€2,350€2,110
September 2025€4,540€3,110€2,430€2,040
October 2025€5,710€2,790€2,250€1,940
November 2025€5,560€3,140€2,170€2,200
December 2025€5,620€3,720€2,150€2,270
January 2026€5,610€3,760€2,130€2,270
February 2026€5,760€3,610€2,150€2,300
March 2026€5,560€3,350€2,150€2,300
April 2026€5,610€3,640€2,190€2,260
May 2026€5,350€3,650€2,420€2,390
June 2026€5,350€3,050€2,120€1,990
July 2026€5,200€3,130€2,380€2,290

Profitability Scenarios

* With a €150,000 investment

Lower-yield district

€6,660

Annual Rental Income

Higher-yield district

€6,825

Annual Rental Income

As of July 2026, gross rental yields in Sarthe department ranged from ~4.44% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~4.55% in the highest-yielding districts

Find Best Yield for Your Budget

About Sarthe department

Sarthe department blends the cultural pull of Le Mans, a broad rural hinterland, and strong transport links across western France. For apartment investors, that mix keeps the market grounded in everyday living needs while preserving a distinctly regional identity beyond the capital city.

July 2026 brings the clearest signal from apartment pricing: values are moving higher again, but not evenly. The average sale price has climbed to €148,000, up 3.8% over the month, while the average price per square metre has jumped 13.6% to €2,520. That faster rise in unit pricing suggests the market is re-rating individual apartment stock even as headline transactions remain comparatively contained.

At the same time, the income side is not keeping pace at the same speed. Average rent is €550, up 1.4% month on month and 3.8% year on year, which leaves the yield at 4.82%. That combination points to a clear tension for investors: capital values are strengthening faster than rents, so the short-term return profile is becoming a little tighter even as the asset base gains ground.

Taken together, the July 2026 picture is one of renewed price momentum with measured rental support. The yearly view is still mixed, with the average sale price down 2.0% versus last year, yet the modest rent uplift and the 3.4% rise in average €/m² indicate that Sarthe’s apartment segment is not standing still. For buyers focused on longer-term positioning, the balance of value and yield remains the key question.
Name
All
4.82 %
416
370
€148,000
€550
Studio
-- %
--
--
--
--
1 Bedroom
4.66 %
76
118
€123,500
€480
2 Bedrooms
5.13 %
112
128
€137,200
€590
3 Bedrooms
5.74 %
104
64
€154,690
€740
4+ Bedrooms
2.68 %
124
60
€212,400
€480

Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 4.82% and property prices starting at €123,500, Sarthe department

may become a good investment option for some investors.

Median property prices in Sarthe department are €148,000, while the median rent is €550. This means that a median property in Sarthe department will pay for itself in 22.4 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median 1-bedroom apartment: 4.66% yield, sale price €123,500, rent €480.

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 5.13% yield, sale price €137,200, rent €590.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 5.74% yield, sale price €154,690, rent €740.

A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 2.68% yield, sale price €212,400, rent €480.

Where exactly to buy the property?

Sarthe department offers yields of up to 4.55% for a median apartment. Explore Sarthe department in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.