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The rent is one of the main expenses for French tenants. The amount allocated for rent payment varies greatly from one department and city to another. Find out how much property rental costs in major cities.

It is logical that Paris ranks first in the rental price index in France.

In France, housing represents the main part of households' expenses, surpassing food, leisure, and transportation. On average, it accounts for more than a quarter of their monthly budget. It is not surprising then that real estate prices in France, including rent, are closely monitored by the population. Rent prices in France have been generally increasing in recent years. According to data gathered by SeLoger, on average, to rent a property in2023, you would need to pay13 euros per square meter. Rent prices vary significantly depending on the area and type of property. On average, the rent for houses is9 euros per square meter, while for apartments it is14 euros per square meter. It's worth noting that rent prices also vary greatly from one department and region to another. The highest rent prices are seen in Île-de-France, with an average cost of23 euros per square meter, and in some popular areas of Paris, it can go up to37 euros per square meter. In contrast, Limousin has the lowest rent prices, averaging at9 euros per square meter.

Ranking of rents in the 10 largest French cities:

• Paris - 30 euros per square meter
• Nice - 18 euros per square meter
• Lyon - 17 euros per square meter
• Bordeaux - 16 euros per square meter
• Marseille - 15 euros per square meter
• Montpellier - 15 euros per square meter
• Rennes - 14 euros per square meter
• Toulouse - 14 euros per square meter
• Strasbourg - 14 euros per square meter
• Nantes - 13 euros per square meter

Source: SeLoger

Rental prices vary from city to city. Just like property prices for purchase, rental prices fluctuate depending on market tension, which is the difference between the supply of available rental housing and the demand for rentals. Therefore, it is not surprising that the highest rents are observed in metropolises and major French university cities, where the number of tenants significantly exceeds the housing supply. To combat this mechanical rise in rents in large urban areas, some municipalities have introduced special rent regulations. Paris was the first to implement rent control in 2019, followed by Lille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Montpellier, and several municipalities in corresponding urban areas. In these regions, landlords must adhere to a maximum rate to determine the amount of rent. Specifically, they cannot set rent that exceeds the established rent amount, which varies depending on the district, the year the property was built, and the number of rooms. Landlords who do not comply with the regulations may be penalized and forced to refund the excess rent amounts to their tenants. Since rent control is not applied throughout the entire territory, it can lead to differences in rent changes from one city to another. Rent control can be applied in all tense areas at the request of municipalities. Assess the rent of your property.