Price per m² in Paris by arrondissement in 2026: €9,800 median, €10,300 average

The median price per square metre in Paris stands at 9,800 euros in 2026, with an average price of 10,300 euros/m², up +1.7% over the past twelve months (sources: updated DVF data, internal data from the 1,200+ transactions Home Select has supported since 2011). This overall figure masks a far more nuanced reality: between the 6th arrondissement at 14,400 euros/m² median and the 19th at 8,100 euros/m², the gap is close to double. Arrondissement by arrondissement, here is what the Parisian market says in 2026.

How is the Paris property market performing in 2026?

Paris prices are up +1.7% over twelve months in 2026, at a median 9,800 euros/m² and an average 10,300 euros/m². It is a moderate recovery, not a frenzy. After two years of correction, the pullback of 2023 driven by the sharp rise in interest rates, followed by the cautious stabilisation of 2024-2025, the Paris property market is returning to positive momentum in 2026. No frenzy: the average increase of +1.7% signals a market finding its cruising speed rather than a new bubble.

Three factors structure this recovery. First, the stabilisation of borrowing rates around 3.2-3.5% has restored visibility for buyers. Second, the return of international buyers, particularly European and Middle Eastern, is re-injecting demand into the premium segments. Third, the structural scarcity of Parisian supply continues to play its role: in a city where almost nothing is built, each available property finds a buyer faster than in the provinces.

The data from the 1,200+ transactions Home Select has supported reveals that this +1.7% average conceals two distinct Parises. Premium Paris (6th, 7th, 8th, 16th) is moving unevenly (-1.2% to +2.3%), already at elevated levels. Paris in transition (9th, 10th, 18th, 19th, 20th) is seeing more pronounced increases (+2.5% to +3.0%, except the 10th, almost flat at +0.2%), driven by a younger buyer demographic and entry prices that remain accessible relative to the rest of the capital.

What is the price per m² in each Paris arrondissement?

The twenty arrondissements, median and average price per square metre, with the twelve-month change.

Arrondissement	Median price	Average price	12-month change
1st	12,200 euros/m²	13,000 euros/m²	+0.4%
2nd	11,300 euros/m²	11,700 euros/m²	+3.6%
3rd	11,900 euros/m²	12,200 euros/m²	+0.7%
4th	12,800 euros/m²	13,100 euros/m²	+4.1%
5th	11,900 euros/m²	12,200 euros/m²	+1.8%
6th	14,400 euros/m²	15,700 euros/m²	+2.3%
7th	14,200 euros/m²	15,400 euros/m²	-0.4%
8th	12,000 euros/m²	13,100 euros/m²	-1.2%
9th	10,900 euros/m²	10,900 euros/m²	+2.6%
10th	9,300 euros/m²	9,300 euros/m²	+0.2%
11th	9,900 euros/m²	9,900 euros/m²	+0.8%
12th	9,100 euros/m²	9,100 euros/m²	+2.6%
13th	8,700 euros/m²	8,800 euros/m²	+0.2%
14th	9,500 euros/m²	9,600 euros/m²	+2.3%
15th	9,500 euros/m²	9,600 euros/m²	+0.7%
16th	10,900 euros/m²	11,400 euros/m²	+1.9%
17th	10,100 euros/m²	10,200 euros/m²	+1.3%
18th	8,900 euros/m²	9,100 euros/m²	+2.5%
19th	8,100 euros/m²	8,200 euros/m²	+3.0%
20th	8,400 euros/m²	8,400 euros/m²	+2.5%

Median prices run from 8,100 euros/m² in the 19th to 14,400 euros/m² in the 6th, a gap close to double between the two extremes of the capital. Here are the median and average prices observed by arrondissement in 2026, based on DVF (Demandes de Valeurs Foncieres) data, October 2026 vintage, cross-referenced with transactions supported by Home Select.

The 1st arrondissement shows a median price of 12,200 euros/m² (average 13,000), up +0.4% over twelve months. It is an arrondissement of contrasts: the Louvre and Palais-Royal quarter concentrates exceptional properties above 18,000 euros/m², while the Les Halles area, livelier and more commercial, remains below 12,000. Place Vendome and its surroundings constitute a micro-market of their own, where transactions are rare and prices no longer truly follow a per-square-metre logic.

The 2nd arrondissement sits at a median 11,300 euros/m² (average 11,700) with a notable increase of +3.6%. It is one of the smallest arrondissements in Paris and one of those that has evolved the most over the past decade. The Sentier quarter, now a tech and creative hub, attracts a population of thirty-something buyers with substantial budgets. The Bourse area retains its more traditional character with handsome Haussmann buildings.

The 3rd arrondissement reaches a median 11,900 euros/m² (average 12,200), up +0.7%. The Haut-Marais, between the Carreau du Temple and Rue de Bretagne, has become one of the most desirable quarters in the capital. Properties are scarce there, with many listed buildings, and floor areas often small, pushing the price per square metre upward. A refurbished one-bedroom of 45 m² in a quiet street of the 3rd routinely trades above 600,000 euros.

The 4th arrondissement stands at a median 12,800 euros/m² (average 13,100, +4.1%). The Marais remains a legendary address, driven by sustained international demand and exceptional architectural heritage. Ile Saint-Louis constitutes a market apart, with transactions so rare that each sale becomes an event. Ile de la Cite, in full renaissance after the Notre-Dame restoration works, is regaining an appeal it had partly lost.

The 5th arrondissement shows a median 11,900 euros/m² (average 12,200, +1.8%). The Latin Quarter, Mouffetard, the Jardin des Plantes: these names resonate with buyers seeking an authentic, literary Paris. The market is stable, sustained by a population of long-standing owners who rarely sell. When a property becomes available in a fine co-ownership on the Montagne Sainte-Genevieve, competition is fierce.

The 6th arrondissement leads the ranking at a median 14,400 euros/m² (average 15,700, +2.3%). Saint-Germain-des-Pres remains the most expensive address in Paris, by far. The Odéon-Luxembourg area is not far behind. At this price level, every transaction is a wealth management operation. Buyers are established families, wealth-driven buyers, or foreigners seeking the quintessential Parisian address. The increase of +2.3%, above the Paris average, comes in a market that is already very high: the average is approaching 16,000 euros/m².

The 7th arrondissement follows at a median 14,200 euros/m² (average 15,400, -0.4%). This is a slight dip that does not change its rank: the 7th remains the second most expensive arrondissement in Paris. The Eiffel Tower-Champ de Mars sector attracts high-net-worth individuals, while Rue Cler and its surroundings appeal to demanding francophone families. Les Invalides and Saint-Thomas d’Aquin offer that rare blend of discreet prestige and quality of life that few neighbourhoods in the world can claim.

Key figure: The 7th arrondissement is one of only two to decline in 2026: -0.4%, against the Paris trend of +1.7%, in an arrondissement where supply remains scarce in the large family apartment segment.

The 8th arrondissement sits at a median 12,000 euros/m² (average 13,100, -1.2%). Counter-intuitively, the 8th is not among the most expensive. The Triangle d’Or and Faubourg Saint-Honore pull prices upward, but the areas near Gare Saint-Lazare and the Grands Boulevards remain more accessible. The 8th is primarily an arrondissement of offices and luxury retail: residential is in the minority, which creates opportunities for those who know how to identify the right streets.

The 9th arrondissement shows a median 10,900 euros/m² (average 10,900) with growth of +2.6%, above the Paris average. The 9th is one of the big winners of recent years. SoPi (South Pigalle), the Nouvelle Athenes and the Grands Boulevards area attract a population of senior managers and creatives who appreciate the neighbourhood’s energy, nightlife, cultural scene and proximity to Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est. Growth potential remains real: at a median 10,900 euros/m², the 9th is still below its neighbours in the 8th and 2nd.

The 10th arrondissement reaches a median 9,300 euros/m² (average 9,300, almost flat at +0.2%). The Canal Saint-Martin continues to attract, but the entire arrondissement has gone through a controlled gentrification. The Gare du Nord-Gare de l’Est sector remains the least expensive, while the quiet streets between the canal and Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis concentrate the most sought-after properties. For a property hunter, the 10th is a fascinating territory: price gaps from one street to the next can reach 30%.

The 11th arrondissement sits at a median 9,900 euros/m² (average 9,900, +0.8%). Oberkampf, Bastille, Charonne: three atmospheres, three markets within a single arrondissement. The 11th is the most populated in Paris and one of the most commercially dynamic. Prices have risen strongly over the past decade, driven by the neighbourhood’s vitality and exceptional transport links. A two-bedroom in a quiet street in Charonne now trades at around 550,000 to 650,000 euros.

The 12th arrondissement shows a median 9,100 euros/m² (average 9,100, +2.6%). Often underrated, the 12th offers remarkable value for money for Paris. The Nation area is well-served, Bercy has modernised, and proximity to the Bois de Vincennes is a major asset for families. This is an arrondissement Home Select’s property hunters regularly recommend to buyers seeking space without leaving Paris.

The 13th arrondissement sits at a median 8,700 euros/m² (average 8,800, +0.2%). The Butte-aux-Cailles retains its village charm at prices that remain contained. The Bibliotheque-Paris Rive Gauche sector, more modern, attracts a different clientele with its recent buildings and proximity to the university campus. The 13th is a transitional arrondissement: some streets are still at 7,500 euros/m² while others exceed 10,000.

The 14th arrondissement reaches a median 9,500 euros/m² (average 9,600, +2.3%). Montparnasse, Denfert-Rochereau, Alésia: the 14th is a quintessentially residential arrondissement. Prices are trending upward and buyers loyal, with much generational renewal among long-established families. Villa d’Alésia and the small streets around Place Denfert constitute micro-markets where properties sell within days.

The 15th arrondissement shows a median 9,500 euros/m² (average 9,600, +0.7%). It is the largest arrondissement in Paris by area, and one of the most varied. The Commerce-La Motte-Picquet area borders the 7th and shares some of its advantages, while Convention offers a more down-to-earth setting. The 15th is the favoured hunting ground of Parisian families wanting large apartments at still-reasonable prices, “reasonable” being relative to Paris, of course.

The 16th arrondissement stands at a median 10,900 euros/m² (average 11,400, +1.9%). The 16th is a dual arrondissement: the north (Trocadéro, Passy, Victor Hugo) is clearly premium, while the south (Auteuil, Porte de Saint-Cloud) is more affordable. Trocadéro with an Eiffel Tower view remains one of the most exclusive markets in Paris. La Muette and Passy appeal to families with their renowned schools and quality shopping streets.

Jean Mascla’s advice: Do not look solely at the median price of an arrondissement. The 16th is a good example: between a Haussmann apartment on Avenue Victor Hugo at 15,000 euros/m² and a 1970s property at Porte d’Auteuil at 9,000 euros/m², you are in the same arrondissement but not at all in the same market. A property hunter helps you navigate precisely these subtleties.

The 17th arrondissement shows a median 10,100 euros/m² (average 10,200, +1.3%). Les Batignolles, boosted by the development of the Clichy-Batignolles quarter and the arrival of the Palais de Justice, continue their transformation. The Ternes area, more bourgeois, borders the 8th and shares its atmosphere. Les Epinettes, to the north, remain more accessible and attract first-time buyers. The 17th is an arrondissement on the rise, but its prices are moving up more slowly than the Paris average.

The 18th arrondissement sits at a median 8,900 euros/m² (average 9,100, +2.5%). Eternal Montmartre, with prices that defy geography: an apartment with a view of the Sacré-Cœur can exceed 14,000 euros/m², while a property on Rue Ordener will be below 8,000. Les Abbesses and Jules Joffrin concentrate the bulk of the demand. The 18th perfectly embodies the Parisian mosaic: from one street to the next, you change worlds.

The 19th arrondissement is the least expensive in Paris at a median 8,100 euros/m² (average 8,200), but it is also one of the fastest growing with the Buttes-Chaumont: +3.0%. The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont and the Mouzaia quarter, with its paved villas, attract a buyer population that sees it as the next 10th arrondissement. It is a bet on the future, but a bet that more and more buyers are making, and that the figures are beginning to validate.

The 20th arrondissement rounds out the panorama at a median 8,400 euros/m² (average 8,400, +2.5%). Belleville, Père-Lachaise, Jourdain, Gambetta: the 20th is the melting pot par excellence. The Jourdain quarter has gentrified considerably, while Belleville retains its popular and cosmopolitan character. The 20th probably offers the best medium-term appreciation potential of all Parisian arrondissements, but you need to know how to pick the right street.

Does the price per m² vary by property type?

It does, and the gap is wide: studios under 30 m² sell for 15 to 25% more per square metre than their arrondissement average, while apartments over 100 m² trade below it. Average prices per square metre therefore tell only part of the story: property type, floor area and condition considerably influence the final price.

Studios and one-room apartments (under 30 m²) display prices per square metre systematically above their arrondissement average, often by 15 to 25% more. A refurbished studio in the Marais can thus reach 16,000 to 17,000 euros/m². This phenomenon is explained by rental demand and the psychological threshold of total price: a studio at 350,000 euros finds a buyer more easily than a two-bedroom at 750,000, even if the price per square metre is higher.

One-bedrooms (30-50 m²) constitute the core of the Parisian market. They account for the majority of transactions and their prices per square metre are closest to the published average. This is the reference segment for comparing arrondissements. In 2026, at median prices, a 45 m² one-bedroom in good condition trades between 365,000 euros (19th-20th, at 8,100-8,400 euros/m²) and 650,000 euros (6th, at 14,400 euros/m²), excluding exceptional properties.

Two- and two-bedrooms (50-90 m²) see their price per square metre decrease as floor area increases, but the total amounts limit the number of potential buyers. Above 600,000 euros, the market narrows significantly. It is on this segment that the work of a property hunter takes its full meaning: well-located family properties are rare and sell fast, often before being listed on the portals.

Large apartments (over 100 m²) constitute a market apart. Prices per square metre are paradoxically lower than for smaller properties: a large Haussmann five-bedroom in the 7th can trade at around 13,000-14,000 euros/m², where a studio in the same building would exceed 17,000. But the total amount (1.2 to 2 million euros and above) restricts demand to wealth buyers and international purchasers. This is the off-market segment par excellence: sellers of these properties prefer discretion.

Key figure: In 2026, the average selling time in Paris is 49 days for a property at market price, according to the Notaires du Grand Paris. This drops to 35 days for well-located and well-presented one- and two-bedrooms, and can exceed 90 days for overpriced or atypical properties. Home Select finds its clients’ property in 45 days on average, showing them only 3 targeted properties.

Which Paris arrondissements should you watch in 2026?

Five arrondissements concentrate the strongest growth of 2026: the 4th (+4.1%), the 2nd (+3.6%), the 19th (+3.0%), then the 9th and 12th (+2.6%). They deserve particular attention this year, either for their price dynamic or the urban transformations affecting them.

The 4th arrondissement (+4.1%) shows the strongest growth in Paris. The Marais remains a legendary address for international buyers, with exceptional architectural heritage, and Ile de la Cite, in full renaissance after the Notre-Dame restoration works, is regaining an appeal it had partly lost.

The 2nd arrondissement (+3.6%) follows closely. The Sentier, now a tech and creative hub, attracts thirty-something buyers with substantial budgets, while the Bourse area retains its more traditional character.

The 19th arrondissement is growing at +3.0%. At a median 8,100 euros/m², it is the most accessible entry point in Paris intra-muros. The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont acts as a magnet for families tired of the suburbs. The Mouzaia quarter, with its atypical townhouses, has become an increasingly open secret.

The 9th arrondissement remains one of the most dynamic in the Parisian market. At +2.6% growth and a median price still contained at 10,900 euros/m², the differential with the neighbouring 2nd (11,300) and 8th (12,000) leaves room for further appreciation. The diversity of supply, from small studios under the rooftops to family apartments in Haussmann buildings, attracts all buyer profiles. SoPi has not finished its transformation.

The 12th arrondissement is also growing at +2.6%. Often underrated, it offers remarkable value for money for Paris: the Nation area is well-served, Bercy has modernised, and proximity to the Bois de Vincennes is a major asset for families.

How much discount does a poor DPE rating cost?

Properties rated F and G (thermal sieves) carry an average discount of 12 to 18% in 2026 compared to equivalent properties rated C or D, at comparable floor area and location. The Energy Performance Rating (DPE) has become a price factor in its own right. This discount is more pronounced in the popular arrondissements, where buyers have tighter budgets and cannot absorb renovation costs.

Conversely, properties rated A or B enjoy a premium of 5 to 8%. This phenomenon is new in Paris, where energy performance was historically secondary in the purchasing decision. In 2026, it has become a systematic negotiating factor.

For savvy buyers, properties rated E or F in handsome Haussmann buildings represent an opportunity: buy at a discount, renovate, and end up with a property rated C or D whose value has mechanically increased. This is a strategy Home Select’s property hunters regularly deploy for their clients.

Should you buy an existing property or a new build in Paris?

Existing properties account for over 90% of Parisian transactions and remain, in most cases, the better value. New-build sells at 12,000 to 17,000 euros/m² depending on the arrondissement, against a median 9,800 euros/m² for existing stock: a premium that the reduced notary fees (2 to 3% on new-build, 7 to 8% on existing) do not offset. New-build is also virtually non-existent within Paris city limits, restricted to the rare developments in the ZAC Rive Gauche (13th), Clichy-Batignolles (17th) and a handful of one-off operations, with specifications including the latest environmental standards.

This differential in notary fees is often underestimated. On a purchase at 800,000 euros, the gap between new and existing represents approximately 40,000 euros in fees, a sum that would comfortably finance renovation works in a fine period building. This is a calculation Home Select’s hunters systematically make with their clients: in many cases, a renovated period apartment in a handsome Haussmann building offers better value for money than a standardised new-build programme.

The renovation market has become a segment in its own right. Properties requiring renovation carry a discount of 15 to 25% compared to fully refurbished equivalents, depending on the scope of works. For a buyer willing to manage a three-to-six-month project, this is a route into arrondissements otherwise beyond budget. The 6th at 12,000 euros/m² for an apartment to renovate is achievable, while the same property refurbished would exceed 16,000.

Will Paris property prices keep rising?

The most likely scenario for the next twelve months is a continuation of moderate growth, in the order of +1.5% to +2.5% on average. Forecasting property prices nonetheless remains a perilous exercise, and anyone offering certainties is misleading you. What fifteen years of observing the Parisian market have taught Home Select is that Paris obeys structural fundamentals that limit extreme scenarios.

Several signals support this projection: interest rate stability, the gradual return of transaction volume (still 15% below the 2021 peak but in clear recovery), and international demand that remains strong in the premium segments.

The main risk is macroeconomic: a major economic downturn or a new financial crisis could freeze the market, as in 2008-2009 or 2023. But even in that scenario, history shows that the Parisian market corrects modestly (rarely more than 5-8%) and recovers quickly. The scarcity of land and the global attractiveness of Paris constitute a structural floor that provincial cities do not have. The comparison with major European capitals confirms that Paris remains relatively affordable versus London or Munich.

By arrondissement, the disparities in growth should intensify. The popular arrondissements in transition (9th, 10th, 18th, 19th, 20th) still have significant catch-up potential relative to the Parisian average. Conversely, the premium arrondissements (6th, 7th) will move at the pace of international demand and supply, meaning slowly, for lack of available properties.

One point deserves attention: transaction volume. In 2026, Paris records approximately 35,000 sales in the existing market, up 12% from the 2023 trough but still far from the 42,000 transactions of 2021. This gradual return of volume is a positive signal: it indicates that sellers are accepting market prices and buyers are regaining confidence. When volume recovers, prices follow. This is a constant of the Parisian market over the past thirty years.

Jean Mascla’s advice: The best time to buy in Paris is when your life project demands it and your financing is secured. Trying to “time” the market is an illusion: in fifteen years, I have seen buyers wait for a correction while prices rose 30%. In Paris, the cost of waiting almost always exceeds the hoped-for gain from a hypothetical correction.

How should you use these prices for your own purchase?

Treat them for what they are: negotiation benchmarks, not a purchase price. The figures presented in this article are averages. Yet nobody buys an average. Your future apartment is on a specific street, on a specific floor, in a specific condition. Two properties in the same building can show a 20% price gap depending on orientation, floor level and the state of the kitchen and bathroom.

This is precisely where the expertise of a property hunter makes the difference. Home Select has 16 hunters who know prices street by street, not just averages by arrondissement. When Home Select supports a buyer, Home Select does not search for a property “in the 7th”: its hunters search for a property on the three or four streets of the 7th that correspond exactly to their lifestyle, their budget and their non-negotiable criteria. Home Select’s Sunday Notebook on autumn 2026 describes the two markets now coexisting beneath the same price average.

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The price data presented in this article is drawn from DVF (Demandes de Valeurs Foncieres) transactions covering the 12 months to end of June 2026, cross-referenced with internal data from the 1,200+ transactions Home Select has supported since 2011. Median and average prices per m² are indicative and may vary significantly depending on floor level, property condition, natural light and the specific street. For a personalised budget assessment, contact one of Home Select’s hunters.

These figures are drawn from the 1,200+ client engagements Home Select has carried out in Paris since 2011. They are not theoretical estimates; they are the actual prices at which Home Select’s clients buy. Speak to a market expert.