Where to invest in France: compare 47 cities
Enter your budget and the surface area you are aiming for: the comparison tool shows you the affordable cities, with their price, rent and average gross yield.
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Official figures: median apartment sale price (DVF, data.gouv.fr) and advertised rent from the Carte des loyers 2025 (Ministry of Housing), collected on 09/11/2026. No price published for Alsace-Moselle, which is not covered by DVF. Possible floor area: budget divided by the average price per m², excluding notary fees and renovation work. These figures help you compare; they do not guarantee any result.
How to read these figures
Which is the most profitable city to invest in France?
Among our 47 cities, the highest average gross yields are in Manosque (10.3%), Saint-Étienne (9.7%) and Perpignan (9.7%). These are market averages: the yield of a project depends on the negotiated price, the renovation work and the type of rental.
Where to invest in France on a small budget?
The lowest prices per m² in our selection are in Saint-Étienne (€1,219 per m²), Perpignan (€1,503 per m²) and Limoges (€1,582 per m²). Set your budget and target floor area in the comparison tool to see which cities are within reach.
Is the displayed yield guaranteed?
No. It is the gross yield calculated from the city's official figures (rent × 12 ÷ price): it does not account for charges, taxes, renovation work or vacant periods. It is used to compare cities with each other, not to predict the result of a purchase. To work out the numbers for a specific property, use our calculators.
How is the affordable surface area calculated?
It is your budget divided by the city’s average price per m², excluding notary fees and works. A property to renovate is often negotiated below this average price, and the works are then added to the budget.
Is it better to invest in the stock market or in property?
The two are not opposed. The stock market is simpler and easier to sell. Property takes time and carries risks (vacancy, renovation works, management), but it lets you invest with the bank’s money and have part of the loan repaid by the rents. If you do not want to devote time to it, or if you cannot borrow, it is probably not for you. ImmoPourExpat does not advise on financial investments.
What net yield after remote management?
There is no single figure: it all depends on the city, the type of letting, the renovation works and your management approach. Be wary of gross yields on their own. To get a net figure, subtract property tax, charges, insurance, accounting, vacancy and management fees, then tax. Our yield calculator lets you run the numbers on your project.
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