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Paris Property Hunter: 20th

Belleville · Ménilmontant · Père-Lachaise

The median price per sqm in Paris's 20th arrondissement is 8 400 € in 2026. Belleville, Ménilmontant, Père-Lachaise: the 20th records 2 047 transactions per year with a 51-day selling time. Home Select, a property hunter in Paris since 2011, supports buyers in this popular and creative arrondissement.

Describe your project
+2.5%
12-month change
51 days
Time to sell
2 047
Sales per year
Mairie du 20e arrondissement place Gambetta avec fontaine sculptée et façade République française
Median price 8 400 €/m²

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Buying in the 20th arrondissement with a property hunter

The 20th is popular, multicultural and creative Paris. From Belleville to Ménilmontant, from Père-Lachaise to Gambetta, it attracts those wanting an authentic, lively and affordable Paris. It's the arrondissement of artists, young families and first-time buyers.

The buyer profile in the 20th is Paris's most diverse: first-time buyers, artists, teachers, young families, all seeking a neighbourhood with a strong identity and accessible prices.

The 20th's asset is neighbourhood life: Belleville and its Chinese restaurants, Jourdain and its cafés, Ménilmontant and its street art, Gambetta and its village life. Each micro-neighbourhood has a distinct personality.

The property stock is dominated by old working-class buildings: faubourien brick or stone, often without lift, with inner courtyards and workshops. A property hunter who knows the 20th identifies well-maintained buildings and streets gaining value.

Père-Lachaise Cemetery
Belleville panoramic views
Village atmosphere
The 20th is the Paris that resists: Belleville, Ménilmontant, Jourdain: a popular and creative art de vivre that many consider Paris's last true neighbourhood.

Buyer profile

Artists, young families, first-time buyers.

Neighbourhoods

The neighbourhoods of the 20th arrondissement

  • Belleville

    Street art, Chinese gastronomy, cosmopolitan atmosphere, booming

  • Saint-Fargeau

    Residential, families, Porte des Lilas, calm

  • Père-Lachaise

    Mythical cemetery, quiet streets, literary charm

  • Charonne-sud

    Gambetta, village life, market, highly prized by families

Notable heritage

Cimetière du Père-Lachaise, Parc de Belleville, Regards de Paris, Campagne à Paris.

Most sought-after properties

Appartements à rénover, Maisons de ville, Ateliers reconvertis.

Property market

Property prices Paris 20th arrondissement en 2026

Median price per sqm

8,400 €/sqm

Range : 6,100 – 10,600 €/sqm

12-month change

+2.5%

Time to sell

51 days

Average size

44.8 sqm

Transactions per year

2,047

Owners

29.0%

Population

189,805

Price per sqm by property type

Studio 8,400 €/sqm
2 rooms 8,500 €/sqm
3 rooms 8,600 €/sqm
4 rooms 8,200 €/sqm
5+ rooms 7,700 €/sqm

Price per sqm by surface

< 30 sqm 8,600 €/sqm
30-50 sqm 8,500 €/sqm
50-80 sqm 8,400 €/sqm
80-120 sqm 8,000 €/sqm
> 120 sqm 7,600 €/sqm

Prices in the 20th range from 6,100 to 10,600 €/sqm. Gambetta and Père-Lachaise are the most expensive, northern Belleville and the gates the most accessible. A property hunter identifies the right value for money street by street.

Home Select estimates, DVF data, October 2026 (12 months to end of June 2026)

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Market data

The 20th arrondissement market over 5 years

What sales actually recorded in the 20th arrondissement show, over 12-month periods ending in June.

Median price trend

Median price per sqm in the 20th arrondissement, from the 12 months to end of June 2022 to the 12 months to end of June 2026
12 months to end ofMedian price / sqm
June20229,500 €
June20239,100 €
June20248,400 €
June20258,200 €
June20268,400 €

The median price moved from €9,500/sqm (12 months to end of June 2022) to €8,400/sqm (12 months to end of June 2026), a -11.6 % shift over 4 years. The period peaked over the 12 months to end of June 2022, at €9,500/sqm.

What actually sells

  • 1-bed733 · 36.9%
  • Studios586 · 29.5%
  • 2-bed437 · 22.0%
  • 3-bed178 · 9.0%
  • 4-bed and over50 · 2.5%

Across 1,984 recorded sales, 1-bed come first (733, 36.9%), ahead of studios (586).

Who lives here

Executives and professionals make up 24.2% of the working population. The average household holds 1.90 person, which drives demand towards smaller units.

Source: Home Select estimates, DVF data · data as of end of June 2026

Local proof

Completed searches inthe 20th

Searches actually completed in the 20th, written up in detail: the property, the price paid, the negotiation achieved and the timeline.

5 searches published in this area; across the 5 with figures, the median negotiation achieved is 7.3% off the asking price.

All completed searches

Buying in Paris 20th arrondissement

Whatever your project, your dedicated hunter guides you from search to signing.

Search & acquisition

Home Select’s bespoke property search and acquisition service.

Primary residence

Your home, found and negotiated for you.

Long-term purchase

Location, lasting value, legacy.

First purchase

Reassuring guidance for first-time buyers.

Pied-à-terre

A second home in the heart of Paris.

Prestige search

Private mansions, noble floors, rare addresses.

Buying from abroad

Bilingual support for expats and non-residents.

To compare Paris 20th with the other arrondissements, prices and neighbourhoods, see also the pages of the apartment finder in Paris 20th and of the Home Select France apartment finder in Paris.

Frequently asked questions: property hunter Paris 20th

How much does an apartment cost in the 20th arrondissement of Paris?
The median price in the 20th arrondissement is €8,400/sqm in 2026 (Home Select estimates, DVF data, October 2026 (12 months to end of June 2026)), with most sales between €6,100 and €10,600/sqm depending on the building, the floor and the condition. A 45 sqm one-bedroom therefore comes to around €378,000.
How long does it take to buy an apartment in the 20th arrondissement?
Properties in the 20th arrondissement sell in 51 days on average, out of 2,047 recorded sales per year. Home Select clients complete their search in 45 days on average, with 3 visits, thanks to off-market access and full remote support for international buyers.
What are the best neighbourhoods in the 20th arrondissement of Paris?
The 20th runs from Belleville, cosmopolitan and celebrated for its street art and food scene, to Charonne and Père-Lachaise, with their literary charm and quiet streets, through to residential, family-friendly Saint-Fargeau and Porte des Lilas.
Is the 20th arrondissement a good place to live?
The 20th is one of the most talked-about arrondissements of eastern Paris, appreciated for its village feel, its diversity and its still-measured prices. It draws families and young professionals after authenticity on a contained budget.
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Successful search

A successful acquisition in Paris 20th arrondissement

Ménilmontant (75020)

  • Size45 m²
  • Price365 000 €
  • OutcomeFound in 5 weeks, negotiated 7.6% below the 395,000 € asking price.
A 45 sqm one-bedroom in Ménilmontant for a first purchase: 30,000 € saved through negotiation.

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Reception room of a Paris Haussmann apartment, herringbone parquet and French windows onto wrought-iron balconies

Buy alone in the 20th arrondissement or with a property hunter?

AloneHome Select
  • Seller contacts10015,000
  • Off-market accesslimitedfull
  • Visits40+3
  • Project duration6 months45 days
  • Time spent150 h15 h
  • Negotiation0 to 2 %6 %
  • Secured projectin theoryfully

Averages observed across 1,200+ completed projects since 2011

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They trusted Home Select

  • Google review

    Found in 6 weeks

    Thank you so much to Sophie Rivière who, having understood my expectations so well, found the apartment that suited me perfectly in record time (6 weeks). As well as her great professionalism, Sophie is a charming person, very attentive, always available and full of excellent advice. As I do not live in Paris, Sophie viewed several properties for me, each time sending me a very detailed video. I made only one trip, and that was to view the property I bought! If I ever buy another property in Paris, I will of course call on Sophie.

    Virginie F.
  • Google review

    Goal achieved

    Anne Lecourt is a great professional. She works wholeheartedly for her clients, as if it were for herself. She is meticulous, warm and pleasant to deal with. I recommend her without hesitation!

    Mokhtar E.
  • Google review

    Trust well placed

    Ms Anne Lecourt is a wonderful person who is transforming the reputation of her profession. Thank you, Anne, and see you soon, David F Allen Ph.D.

    Allen D.
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