In Paris, the cost of housing is a subject that occupies many residents, future tenants and the curious. In 2022, a study by Manda (formerly Flatlooker) based on hundreds of thousands of property advertisements created a rent map that can be read across the metro stations: rather than showing averages by arrondissement, this tool decodes prices as close as possible to the daily lives of residents, district by district and stop by stop.
What’s the average rent for which station in Paris?
The principle is simple: each metro station is associated with an estimated average rent for an apartment of a given size, in this case a 35 square meter two-bedroom. This approach brings to life a reality familiar to Parisians: two streets separated by a single station can offer very different rents. In the central arrondissements, average rents are often well above the Parisian average, while on the outskirts or just on the other side of the ring road, rates fall sharply.
Some stations have particularly high rents, often in the heart of highly sought-after neighborhoods. The study shows that stops close to major cultural and commercial thoroughfares or business districts command rents closer to €1,200 or more for a small surface area. Conversely, stations located on the outskirts of Paris or in less central areas logically show more affordable rents, sometimes significantly lower.
This type of map has become an invaluable tool for those seeking to understand where to live in Paris on a budget. Unlike averages by arrondissement, it gives a more granular overview: you can see that one stop may be affordable, while the next has much higher prices. Rather handy for those planning a move to the capital.
In 2025, average rents in Paris intra-muros are around €32 per square meter, with a slight increase on the previous year; small surfaces remain the most expensive compared to large ones. And even though measures such as rent control have enabled tenants to gain in purchasing power, there are still significant differences depending on location.