Where to invest in Real Estate market in 2023?
This is one of the first questions an investor asks! And for good reason, the location is key to the success of a rental project. Beanstock has analyzed thousands of data to identify the best cities to invest in rental property in France. There is of course something for everyone, and to help you determine THE perfect city for you, discover our detailed analyses!
How to know where to invest?
Here are the 8 main criteria to determine the cities that best suit your investment project:
The minimum budget
Rental voltage
Resale tension
Average profitability
Economic dynamism
Local legislation
Property tax
The quality of condominiums
Where to invest?
High profitability
Premium
Small budget
Our comparison of the best cities to invest in*
| Target profitability | Minimum budget | Average price/m² | Rent price/m² | Population | Rental tension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 3.8% | €150,000 | €10,835 | €38 | 2,150,000 inhab. | 10 days |
| Marseille | 4.4% | €100,000 | €3,479 | €20 | 868,277 inhab. | 14 days |
| Rouen | 4.5% | €85,000 | €3,298 | €16 | 111,360 inhab. | 17 days |
| Nîmes | 5.0% | €60,000 | €2,493 | €16 | 154,253 inhab. | 25 days |
| Perpignan | 5.5% | €50,000 | €1,612 | €14 | 121,960 inhab. | 26 days |
| Lille | 4.2% | €100,000 | €4,520 | €25 | 236,535 inhab. | 14 days |
| Avignon | 5.0% | €75,000 | €2,456 | €19 | 93,770 inhab. | 21 days |
| Le Havre | 4.5% | €85,000 | €2,832 | €18 | 168,110 inhab. | 26 days |
*Non contractual offer, these estimates are for informative purposes and are based on data that was put at our disposal
Our selection of cities where to invest
Rouen
What is the minimum budget to invest in the city of a hundred bell towers? €85,000! This city full of art and stories appeals to all generations. Discover all the information you need to start a rental investment in Rouen with peace of mind.
Invest in Rouen 
Paris
Paris is the capital of love and light, the landmark of French gastronomy and art. But Paris also has maximum rental tension, a targeted profitability of 3.8%, a minimum investment budget of €150,000, no more than 10 days to find a tenant. If you want to know more about rental investment in Paris , it's all here!
Invest in Paris 
Marseille
The Phocaean city! Rental investment in Marseille is known for its high profitability, rental tension is at its maximum and purchasing tension is in full rebound. More than 868,000 inhabitants with a population growth of 0.3% are located in the city of Marseille and enjoy the sun all year round.
Invest in Marseille 
Nîmes
Nîmes, where the “Little Rome” of its nickname is a city of 150,000 inhabitants which is located on a major axis in the south of France and benefits from an ideal location. What to choose between the Cévennes mountains or the Mediterranean Sea just a few dozen kilometers from the center of the city? From €60,000 it is possible to make a rental investment in Nîmes . In addition, the city offers a local economy that continues to grow and urbanization projects galore, what more could you ask for?
Invest in Nîmes 
Perpignan
A city with an ideal location, Perpignan represents a targeted profitability of 5% for a minimum budget of €50,000. Economic dynamism, information on the population, description of the city and real estate situation to date: everything comes together for a successful rental investment in Perpignan .
Invest in Perpignan 
Lille
Rental investment in Lille has one of the highest potential! Emboldened by strong growth combining both the surprising and the admiration, this former industrial city has managed to stand out from the crowd.
Invest in Lille