The most surprising takeaway from the 9 May 2026 snapshot? Apartments in France actually outperform houses on rental yield, despite bringing in lower monthly rent. Median gross yield comes in at 4.19% for apartments versus 3.85% for houses, which is a reminder that purchase price matters just as much as rent when you’re looking at returns.
The price gap is huge. Apartments have a median asking price of €203,612, while houses sit at €420,410 — more than double. Rents follow the same pattern: €694/month for apartments versus €1,354/month for houses. So yes, houses earn more on paper, but that extra income doesn’t fully offset the higher entry cost.
What’s also interesting is market depth. Apartments appear across 107 cities, slightly more than houses at 103, suggesting broader coverage and more consistent urban demand. In other words, apartments look like the more efficient rental play, while houses remain the bigger-ticket option for buyers focused on space and long-term ownership.
Read the full analysis with interactive charts and district-level data on Realty Pulse
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