Paris average 1-bed rent: €1,450/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +2.1% Paris rent control extended; landlords must display the reference rent IRL index limits annual increases Energy-inefficient homes (DPE G) banned from new leases Rent control (encadrement des loyers) caps rents per m² by district; check the reference rent in your lease. Deposit is capped at 1 month's rent (excluding charges) for unfurnished and 2 months for furnished homes. Paris average 1-bed rent: €1,450/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +2.1% Paris rent control extended; landlords must display the reference rent IRL index limits annual increases Energy-inefficient homes (DPE G) banned from new leases Rent control (encadrement des loyers) caps rents per m² by district; check the reference rent in your lease. Deposit is capped at 1 month's rent (excluding charges) for unfurnished and 2 months for furnished homes.
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Paris Rent Index 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Paris. The typical one-bedroom rent is €1,450 per month, up 2.1% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6e – Saint-Germain | €1,950 | €3,000 | +1.8% |
| 7e – Invalides | €1,900 | €2,950 | +1.6% |
| 4e – Le Marais | €1,750 | €2,700 | +2% |
| 11e – Bastille | €1,400 | €2,100 | +2.4% |
| 15e | €1,350 | €2,000 | +2.2% |
| 18e – Montmartre | €1,250 | €1,850 | +2.7% |
| 19e | €1,150 | €1,700 | +2.9% |
| 20e | €1,150 | €1,700 | +2.8% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, EUR). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Paris
- Rent control (encadrement des loyers) caps rents per m² by district; check the reference rent in your lease.
- Deposit is capped at 1 month's rent (excluding charges) for unfurnished and 2 months for furnished homes.
- The deposit must be returned within 1 month (2 months if damage is found).
- Annual increases cannot exceed the IRL rent reference index.
- Agency fees for tenants are capped per m².
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