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!

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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

Do you have the borrowing and down payment capacity to purchase a rental property in this city?

Rental voltage

Will you find a tenant quickly? Can you avoid any rental vacancy?

Resale tension

Can you resell quickly and with a high probability of appreciation?

Average profitability

What is the average rental return you can aim for?

Economic dynamism

Is the city vibrant? Are there any development projects (schools, transport, infrastructure) that will increase the attractiveness of the city?

Local legislation

Are rents capped? Is a rental permit required?

Property tax

Does the local taxes paid by the landlord represent a large number of rental months?

The quality of condominiums

Are the buildings in good condition? Does the town hall invest in their upkeep?

Where to invest?

High profitability
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Small budget
Property investment project à

Paris

Target profitability

3.8%

Minimum budget

€150,000

Property investment project à

Marseille

Target profitability

4.4%

Minimum budget

€100,000

Property investment project à

Rouen

Target profitability

4.5%

Minimum budget

€85,000

Property investment project à

Nîmes

Target profitability

5.0%

Minimum budget

€60,000

Property investment project à

Perpignan

Target profitability

5.5%

Minimum budget

€50,000

Property investment project à

Lille

Target profitability

4.2%

Minimum budget

€100,000

Property investment project à

Avignon

Target profitability

5.0%

Minimum budget

€75,000

Property investment project à

Le Havre

Target profitability

4.5%

Minimum budget

€85,000

Property investment project à

Paris

Target profitability

3.8%

Minimum budget

€150,000

Property investment project à

Marseille

Target profitability

4.4%

Minimum budget

€100,000

Property investment project à

Rouen

Target profitability

4.5%

Minimum budget

€85,000

Property investment project à

Nîmes

Target profitability

5.0%

Minimum budget

€60,000

Property investment project à

Perpignan

Target profitability

5.5%

Minimum budget

€50,000

Property investment project à

Lille

Target profitability

4.2%

Minimum budget

€100,000

Property investment project à

Avignon

Target profitability

5.0%

Minimum budget

€75,000

Property investment project à

Le Havre

Target profitability

4.5%

Minimum budget

€85,000

Our comparison of the best cities to invest in*

Target profitabilityMinimum budgetAverage price/m²Rent price/m²PopulationRental tension
Paris3.8%€150,000€10,835€382,150,000 inhab.10 days
Marseille4.4%€100,000€3,479€20868,277 inhab.14 days
Rouen4.5%€85,000€3,298€16111,360 inhab.17 days
Nîmes5.0%€60,000€2,493€16154,253 inhab.25 days
Perpignan5.5%€50,000€1,612€14121,960 inhab.26 days
Lille4.2%€100,000€4,520€25236,535 inhab.14 days
Avignon5.0%€75,000€2,456€1993,770 inhab.21 days
Le Havre4.5%€85,000€2,832€18168,110 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