France rent index: social, rest of metropolitan France
France rent index: social, rest of metropolitan France stood at 116 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 - Social sector - Rest of metropolitan France - Base 100 in january 2019 | 116 | 115.7 | 115.6 | 114.2 | 112.4 | 112.2 | 112.4 | 108.7 | 108.6 | 108.7 | |
| Rent index - Social sector - Guadeloupe - Base 100 in january 2019 | 113 | 112.6 | 112.4 | 110.9 | 110.9 | 110.7 | 110.7 | 107.9 | 107.8 | 107.6 | |
| Rent index - Social sector - Martinique - Base 100 in january 2019 | 115.8 | 115.3 | 115.1 | 114.5 | 114.2 | 112.9 | 112.9 | 111 | 111 | 109.9 |
Understanding france rent index: social, rest of metropolitan France
Subsidized housing lease valuations outside the core mainland territory follow this specific index series, charting the price trajectory governed by statutory caps rather than open market negotiations. By isolating social housing outside the primary urban expanse, the figures capture public sector lease dynamics tied directly to construction cost indices and consumer price benchmarks mandated for regulated dwellings. Unlike market-rate private leases, these figures reflect non-profit residential units managed by authorized social landlords, excluding any commercial storefronts, unregulated private tenancies, or properties situated inside the capital region.
Interpreting these figures requires understanding that social rent adjustments occur under rigid legislative frameworks rather than immediate market pressures, meaning shifts appear smoothly and lag behind general inflation indicators. Quarterly variations reflect scheduled legal revision dates rather than seasonal demand spikes or local housing shortages. When analyzing the series, comparing twelve-month trajectories proves more reliable than quarter-to-quarter movements, because statutory adjustments happen infrequently and tend to cluster in specific periods. Users should avoid contrasting these regulated metrics directly with private market indices, as statutory caps decouple subsidized housing dynamics from broader commercial property cycles.
Frequently asked questions
- How do social rent adjustments differ from private sector lease revisions?
- Social rent adjustments are bound by strict statutory caps linked to official inflation and construction indices, whereas private leases follow market rates.
- Why is the twelve-month comparison preferred over quarter-to-quarter analysis for this series?
- Statutory revisions occur annually at fixed regulatory intervals, making year-on-year changes more informative than minor quarterly fluctuations.
- Does this index include social housing located within the capital territory?
- No, this specific series isolates the rest of metropolitan France, excluding the capital urban boundaries.