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Plaisance Emerges as the Suburb with the Highest Rental Yield for Investors
The Plaisance section of Montparnasse posted a 5.2 percent gross rental yield in the latest quarterly data, outpacing other pockets near the 14th arrondissement.
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Plaisance posted the highest rental yield among Montparnasse investment zones at 5.2 percent for the second quarter of 2026.
International tensions and the NATO summit in Turkey have pushed some capital into stable Paris residential assets, lifting demand for smaller units that deliver steady income without large outlays. Local agents report more inquiries from private buyers who previously looked at central districts but now target Plaisance for its balance of price and return.
Street-level activity in Plaisance
Two-bedroom flats on Rue Boulard and Rue Daguerre have changed hands at €8,200 to €8,600 per square metre since April, while monthly rents for the same size unit average €1,450. The Mairie du 14e runs a small grants program that covers up to €3,000 in energy upgrades for rental properties, and several owners on Rue Falguière have used the scheme to modernise kitchens before re-letting. The Fondation Cartier building on nearby Boulevard Raspail draws steady foot traffic that supports local shops and keeps vacancy rates below 3 percent.
Figures released on 1 July by the Observatoire des Loyers de l’Agglomération Parisienne show Plaisance yields 0.7 percentage points above the Montparnasse average. Median sale prices in the neighbourhood rose 3.8 percent year-on-year, yet rental growth reached 4.9 percent, widening the gap between income and capital cost.
Practical steps for new investors
Buyers should request the latest energy-performance certificates before offers, because the mairie grants move faster for properties rated D or better. Listings at the end of this week on the chamber of notaries portal include three studio units on Rue Campagne Première with projected yields above 5 percent once minor works finish. Agents advise viewing before the August holiday lull and confirming finance pre-approval with a local branch of Banque Populaire to lock in rates ahead of any further rate shifts.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.