France rent index: private, rest of metropolitan France
France rent index: private, rest of metropolitan France stood at 108.7 in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Rents table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q4 1989 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Rents table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent index - Free sector - Rest of metropolitan France - Base 100 in january 2019 | 108.7 | 108.4 | 108.2 | 108 | 107.6 | 107.3 | 106.9 | 106.4 | 105.9 | 105.5 | |
| Rent index - Free sector - Guadeloupe - Base 100 in january 2019 | 104.2 | 104.1 | 104 | 103.9 | 103.5 | 103.4 | 103.2 | 102.9 | 102.4 | 102.4 | |
| Rent index - Free sector - Martinique - Base 100 in january 2019 | 105.2 | 105 | 104.7 | 104.6 | 104.4 | 104.2 | 104 | 103.7 | 103.6 | 103.3 |
Understanding france rent index: private, rest of metropolitan France
This indicator measures private residential rental price trends across all mainland territories outside the capital's primary urban core, maintaining a fixed historical base. The series captures free-market lease agreements in provincial cities, smaller towns, and rural municipalities, reflecting diverse regional housing markets. It excludes the capital urban area and social housing stock, focusing exclusively on private rentals in the remainder of the mainland.
When evaluating this measure, analysts must remember that it aggregates a wide variety of distinct regional housing markets into a single indicator, potentially masking localized divergences. Year-on-year comparisons offer the most reliable view of rental inflation by eliminating seasonal leasing shifts that vary across different provinces. Comparing this series directly with capital city metrics highlights the stark differences between provincial housing affordability and metropolitan property pressures.
Frequently asked questions
- What geographic areas are included in this provincial index?
- All mainland territories outside the capital urban area, encompassing smaller cities, towns, and rural zones.
- Are social housing units counted in this private market series?
- Social housing is excluded; the data strictly tracks unregulated private sector leases.
- Why is it important to look at annual changes for this regional index?
- Twelve-month comparisons filter out regional seasonal moving patterns and highlight genuine underlying rental trends.