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Real estate prices in Ars — investor simulator — September 2026

Median price per m² in Ars

1 216 €/m²

  • Dept. 16 rank No. 182 / 309
  • 5-year trend -5,6 %

Half of sales between 908 €/m² and 1 401 €/m² (21 DVF sales).

DVF — DGFiP · median over 9 sales (2025)

Real estate market in Ars

In Ars, the price/sqm is around 1 216 € (-5,6 % over 5 years), a to study carefully market for investors (grade E/5).

Median price/sqm 1 216 €/m² DVF — DGFiP · median over 9 sales (2025)
Median rent (apt) 10,0 €/m² ANIL — Carte des loyers · 2025
5-year trend -5,6 % DVF historique 5y
5y demography -4,6 % INSEE pop_evol

Energy rating (EPC)

A3 %
B6 %
C29 %
D29 %
E13 %
F12 %
G8 %

20.0% poorly rated (F/G) of 90 assessed dwellings.

What investor yield in Ars?

Indicative calculation. Excludes taxes, notary fees, vacancy and works. 5-year attractivity index crosses DVF + INSEE demography + Sit@del permits + Filocom vacancy.

    Net annual yield

    5-year attractivity index: E (29/100)

    — Read more

    Understanding the Ars real estate market

    Marge de négociation à Ars

    À Ars, le marché ne dégage pas de marge de négociation automatique : le prix repose sur les fondamentaux du secteur. (estimation indicative, 9 ventes)

    Mais la décote se joue surtout bien par bien : un logement classé F ou G (passoire énergétique) se négocie nettement moins cher — environ un quart du prix en moins pour une maison classée G, près de 12 % pour un appartement (valeur verte 2024, Notaires de France / ADNOV, 552 850 ventes) — 17,1 % des logements le sont ici ; un bien A-D performant part, lui, du prix du marché.

    Un conseiller immobilier peut vous accompagner sur cette négociation →

    The 23 sales recorded in Ars

    Every property sale registered here between 2021 and 2025. 23 sales is not a market — it is too few to derive a reliable price per m². But these are the actual transactions, and the spread between them tells you more than any median could.

    Date Type Floor area Land Price €/m²
    November 2025 Maison 165 m² 1 198 m² 140 000 € 848 €/m²
    July 2025 Maison 242 m² 1 843 m² 255 000 € 1 054 €/m²
    May 2025 Maison 74 m² 914 m² 90 000 € 1 216 €/m²
    December 2024 Maison 82 m² 917 m² 145 000 € 1 768 €/m²
    November 2024 Maison 83 m² 651 m² 52 500 € 633 €/m²
    October 2024 Maison 165 m² 990 m² 206 450 € 1 251 €/m²
    September 2024 Appartement 88 m² 713 m² 158 000 € 1 795 €/m²
    July 2024 Maison 65 m² 494 m² 58 000 € 892 €/m²
    May 2024 Maison 98 m² 886 m² 234 550 € 2 393 €/m²
    June 2023 Maison 135 m² 490 m² 242 000 € 1 793 €/m²
    June 2023 Maison 323 m² 1 902 m² 450 000 € 1 393 €/m²
    May 2023 Maison 257 m² 1 649 m² 360 000 € 1 401 €/m²
    February 2023 Maison 87 m² 1 130 m² 120 000 € 1 379 €/m²
    January 2023 Maison 60 m² 411 m² 105 000 € 1 750 €/m²
    September 2022 Maison 57 m² 490 m² 70 000 € 1 228 €/m²
    September 2022 Maison 124 m² 518 m² 200 000 € 1 613 €/m²
    April 2022 Maison 165 m² 990 m² 199 000 € 1 206 €/m²
    March 2022 Maison 100 m² 1 074 m² 165 000 € 1 650 €/m²
    December 2021 Maison 70 m² 367 m² 60 000 € 857 €/m²
    November 2021 Maison 35 m² 559 m² 50 000 € 1 429 €/m²
    July 2021 Maison 138 m² 343 m² 220 000 € 1 594 €/m²
    May 2021 Maison 240 m² 600 m² 315 700 € 1 315 €/m²
    May 2021 Maison 200 m² 1 082 m² 375 600 € 1 878 €/m²

    Source: DVF — DGFiP open data. No names, no exact addresses.

    Range: half of sales between 908 €/m² and 1 401 €/m² (across 21 DVF sales, 3 years).

    This market is defined above all by very affordable price-per-m², and prices trending downward (-5,6 % over 5y).

    This median price, based on DVF transactions over the last 5 years (DGFiP Etalab), places Ars within the nouvelle-aquitaine regional market. On the rental side, the ANIL median apartment rent there is 10,0 €/sqm/month, an indicative gross yield of 9,8 % before taxes, fees and vacancy.

    The town is in demographic decline over 5 years (-4,6 %), with construction activity low (little new construction, tight market on existing stock). Housing vacancy is low (tight rental market, secure rents). These three factors crossed with the recent price trend (-5,6 % over 5 years) determine the attractivity grade E shown above.

    Note: DVF covers registered transactions excluding non-finalised off-plan sales, and ANIL publishes medians (not averages — the rent distribution is pulled up by exceptional properties). For a fine analysis at the exact address, use the simulator above or the town's full profile.

    Sources: DVF (DGFiP Etalab) — rolling 5-year medians, ANIL — rent map, INSEE pop_evol — 5-year demographics, Sit@del — 24-month building permits, Filocom (DGFiP / SDES) — housing vacancy. The attractivity grade and 5-year capital gain are NTYP estimates (proprietary weighting of the data above, independent of any affiliation) — see our methodology.

    — Live calculations

    Every dimension, in euros.

    On this page, 6 calculations with the real figures for Ars: whether to buy or rent, how much to negotiate, the monthly mortgage payment, the net rental yield, the monthly cashflow and the energy bill.

    Method and assumptions detailed in Transparency.

    Map of Ars

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    — Your questions

    Frequently asked questions

    Are the prices/sqm in Ars expensive?

    The median DVF price is 1 216 €/sqm. For a 60 sqm apartment, that is around 72 973 € excluding acquisition fees (count +7 to 8 % notary fees in the existing market).

    What rental yield can I expect in Ars?

    The indicative gross yield is 9,8 % (median rent 10,0 €/sqm/month × 12 ÷ median price 1 216 €/sqm). The net yield after charges, property tax, vacancy and taxes is generally 30 to 45 % lower. Use the simulator above to personalise it to your case.

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    What does the E 5-year attractivity grade mean concretely?

    The index crosses 4 factors over the last 5 years: DVF price trend, INSEE demographic trend, Sit@del building permits and Filocom vacancy. E corresponds to a market showing weak signals (declining demographics, high vacancy). Investment to avoid unless a specific heritage opportunity. The full method is documented in the Methodology section.

    Can future prices be predicted from the last 5 years?

    Not reliably. The past price change (shown above, DVF source) describes the recent market — it does not foretell the future. Property markets tend to revert to their mean: a town that rose or fell sharply does not mechanically keep going the same way, and rates, the wider economy or a local shock weigh more than any extrapolation. That is why we show the observed change and the real drivers (demographics, vacancy, building permits) rather than a speculative future capital gain.

    Is it better to buy an apartment or a house in Ars?

    The median apartment price/sqm in Ars is typically 5 % above the house price/sqm (houses offer more usable surface but a lower €/sqm ratio thanks to the land share). For a rental investment, the apartment generally offers a better yield (more tenants, simpler management, lower urban vacancy). The house is rather preferable for a family primary residence or a heritage project with valuable land.

    Is it better to buy or rent in Ars?

    It depends how long you keep the home. In Ars, a 60 sqm flat costs about €72 973 to buy and €598 a month to rent, a rent-to-price ratio of 9,8 % gross per year. That ratio decides, not the price level.

    Buying adds costs renting never pays — transfer duties, notary fees, property tax, maintenance — which must be recouped first. The “Buy or rent” calculator on this page works out the year the balance tips.