Finding an apartment or a house to rent is increasingly complicated for aspiring tenants, faced with an unfavorable economic situation: with property prices constantly rising, the share of tenants is increasing in France, CNews points out. this January 11. In 2025, the average rent amounts to 723 euros per month, charges includedi.e. an increase of 3,3 % over a year. But this amount offers very variable surface areas depending on the city.
With an average rent of 723 euros per monthtenants can afford 42.5 m2 on average on the national territory, i.e. a cost of 17.03 euros per square meter. But the disparities are significant depending on the city. While at Rouenthis sum allows you to rent an apartment of 54 m2it is only sufficient for 25 m2 has Bordeaux or 15 m2 has Pariswhere prices are the highest. Some cities like Rennes or Orléans recorded marked rent increases, with respective increases of 7,25 % et 6,24 % compared to 2024.
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Paris remains the most expensive city, Saint-Étienne the most affordable
HAS Paristhe average price per square meter reached 38,7 eurosi.e. a rent of 1,311 euros for a 34 m2. Conversely, Saint-Étienne remains one of the most accessible cities, with an average cost of 10 euros per square meter. Nimes, Angers et Reims are also among the most affordable cities, with rents ranging from 11 to 12 euros per m2.
-The year 2025 will see a revaluation of rents in France, indexed to the Rent Reference Index (IRL). Although limited, this increase could affect the finances of many tenants. For 2025, the IRL shows an increase of 2.47% over one year, impacting rents readjusted from January 1. A figure which could increase the budget of the tenants concerned. For a monthly rent of 500 eurosthis increase represents a increase of around 12.35 euros per monthor close to 150 euros over the year.
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In view of the law of July 6, 1989the lessor must respect this maximum percentage, and cannot go beyond the IRL to increase the rent. Concretely, he is required to officially notify his tenant before applying any modification. For this, it has a one year deadline from the review date mentioned in the lease, failing which he loses his right of review for the current year.
