1- The rental property market in Nantes:
In Nantes, the rental market remains buoyant, with rent levels varying significantly depending on the neighbourhood, the size and the quality of the property.
According to the Rent Observatory, the average rent in the city of Nantes ranges from 12 € et 13,50 €/m², depending on the geographical area.
However, the rates observed in property listings may be higher, particularly for smaller properties.
- Rent levels depend heavily on the neighbourhood, proximity to the city centre, transport links, the condition of the property and its amenities.
- Furnished properties are particularly sought after by students, young professionals, employees on secondment and people settling in temporarily.
In Nantes, areas close to the city centre, the city’s core, the Île de Nantes, the universities and the main transport routes are particularly sought after.
| The Nantes Rental Market | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Centre / Bouffay / Graslin | Hauts-Pavés / Saint-Félix / Talensac | Île de Nantes / Cité des Congrès / Madeleine | Chantenay / Sainte-Anne / Zola | Doulon / Bottière / Nantes Erdre | Gare Sud / Malakoff / Bellevue | |||||||
| Un-furnished (€) | Fur-nished (€) | Un-furnished (€) | Fur-nished (€) | Un-furnished (€) | Fur-nished (€) | Un-furnished (€) | Fur-nished (€) | Un-furnished (€) | Fur-nished (€) | Un-furnished (€) | ||
| Studio/T1 20-30m² | 480 – 580 | 520 – 650 | 450 – 550 | 500 – 630 | 410 – 500 | 460 – 570 | 410 – 500 | 460 – 570 | 370 – 450 | 410 – 510 | 390 – 480 | |
| T2 / 1 bedroom 35-45m² | 650 – 790 | 720 – 900 | 680 – 830 | 760 – 940 | 620 – 750 | 680 – 860 | 620 – 750 | 680 – 860 | 550 – 670 | 610 – 760 | 580 – 710 | |
| T3 / 2 bedrooms 55-65m² | 810 – 990 | 900 – 1 120 | 850 – 1 040 | 940 – 1 180 | 770 – 940 | 860 – 1 070 | 770 – 940 | 860 – 1 070 | 690 – 840 | 760 – 960 | 730 – 890 | |
| T4 / 3 bedrooms 75-115m² | 1 100 – 1 300 | 1 120 – 1 400 | 1 060 – 1 290 | 1 180 – 1 470 | 960 – 1 170 | 1 060 – 1 330 | 960 – 1 170 | 1 060 – 1 330 | 960 – 1 050 | 950 – 1 190 | 910 – 1 110 | |
| T5 / 4 bedrooms + 100m² | 1 260 – 1 540 | 1 400 – 2 500 | 1 320 – 1 620 | 1 470 – 2 300 | 1 200 – 1 460 | 1 330 – 2 300 | 1 200 – 1 460 | 1 330 – 2 300 | 1 070 – 1 310 | 1 190 – 2 000 | 1 130 – 1 600 | |
| Key characteristics | Very strong rental demand for studios and T2s. Central location, shops, transport and nightlife. Furnished rentals are particularly sought after by students and young professionals. | Sought-after residential neighbourhoods close to shops and schools. Tenants include students, executives and young families. High-quality properties are often highly valued. | Neighbourhoods in transformation, modern and well connected. Strong demand for small and medium-sized homes, particularly among young professionals. Close to the city centre and amenities. | Residential neighbourhoods with a strong identity, shops and proximity to the Loire. Suited for families and young professionals, particularly for T2/T3. | More residential and generally more affordable areas. Demand driven by families, students and professionals looking for more space. | Areas close to the station and the city centre. Good balance of location and price. Steady demand for small and medium-sized homes. | ||||||
| Outlook | High rents and strong structural demand. Studios and T2s let particularly easily. Furnished lets suit students, young professionals and mid-term stays. | A highly sought-after market with financially solid tenants. Attractive potential for high-quality, well-located properties. | Rental value growth potential linked to urban transformation. Steady demand for small properties. | Stable demand, particularly for T2/T3. A good compromise between proximity to the centre and residential character. | More accessible rents, but significant demand for family homes. Worth considering for a better price-to-space ratio. | Steady rental demand thanks to proximity to the station and centre. Attractive potential for small properties and for investors seeking an accessible rent. | ||||||
For small properties, rent levels can be significantly higher than the overall average: SeLoger data shows, for example, around €19.1/m² for a furnished one-room flat, compared with around €16.5/m² for an unfurnished one-room flat.
Trends 2026
- A rental market that remains attractive, particularly for small properties.
- Sustained demand for accommodation located near public transport, universities and employment hubs.
- Studio flats and one-bedroom flats remain particularly sought-after by students and young professionals.
- Furnished accommodation is a preferred option for those relocating for work or moving abroad.
2 – Schools and institutions with an international focus in Nantes:
Nantes has several institutions offering international streams or enhanced foreign language programmes:
Nelson Mandela High School
Located on the Île de Nantes, Nelson Mandela High School offers an American International Stream from Year 10 to Year 13. This stream enables pupils to benefit from an enhanced English curriculum as well as an international programme that can lead to the French International Baccalaureate (BFI).
Aristide Briand Lower Secondary School
Located on the Île de Nantes, Aristide Briand Lower Secondary School offers a British International Stream from Year 6 to Year 9. Pupils benefit in particular from an enhanced curriculum in English language and literature, as well as in history and geography.
Blanche de Castille Sixth Form College
Blanche de Castille Sixth Form College, in Nantes, also offers a British international stream leading to the BFI.
These institutions are particularly attractive options for international families, expatriates or those wishing to maintain a bilingual or international educational pathway.
3 – Tram lines for getting around Nantes:
The Naolib network makes it easy to get around Nantes and its surrounding area thanks to tram, busway, bus, Navibus and TER services integrated into the metropolitan network.
A 1-hour ticket currently costs €1.80, and a 24-hour ticket costs €6.80.
Line 1 is a major route of the Nantes network. It provides access to the city centre and serves key areas such as Commerce, Gare Maritime and Haluchère-Batignolles.
It is particularly convenient for travelling between the city centre, the railway station and several residential neighbourhoods.
Line 2 connects Orvault Grand Val to Pont Rousseau station, passing through the centre of Nantes. It serves key areas such as Commerce, 50 Otages, École Centrale – Audencia, Michelet – Sciences and Pirmil.
This line is particularly useful for students and people working or studying in the university districts in the north of Nantes.
Line 3 connects Marcel Paul to Neustrie, crossing Nantes from the north-west to the south-west.
It serves, in particular, Commerce, Hôtel-Dieu, Pirmil and several areas in Rezé and Saint-Herblain.
Busway Line 4 is also a key route in the Nantes network and provides quick access to various parts of the conurbation.
The network is complemented by bus routes, Chronobus services, Navibus and other metropolitan transport services.
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