The French furnished rental market is experiencing unprecedented momentum in 2025. According to the latest Lodgis barometer, demand for France’s furnished rentals jumped by a staggering 40% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025. This surge is reshaping the real estate landscape, fueled by the post-Olympic Games recovery and the growing need for flexible housing solutions amid an ongoing housing crisis.
Explosive Growth Amid Regulatory Changes
After a slowdown during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the furnished rental sector has come roaring back. Over 10,000 managed apartments and 5,000 new annual rentals underline the market’s dynamism. Landlords are increasingly turning to furnished rentals for greater flexibility, secure tenancies, and optimized returns—all crucial benefits in France’s tight rental market.
While demand soars, landlords and investors are watching regulatory developments closely, particularly:
- Potential changes to private landlord status
- New DPE (energy performance) calculation rules affecting returns
These changes are especially relevant for Non-Professional Furnished Landlords (LMNP), who are hoping for clear, favorable policies to support their investments.
Rent Growth: Regional Disparities
The national boom hides stark regional differences in rental price evolution:
- Île-de-France: Rents increased only 0.45%, averaging €36.93/m². Central Paris (1st-8th arrondissements) saw a 1.9% gain, with prices reaching €41.99/m².
- Lyon: Up 11.2% to €21.94/m², driven by short stays and international demand.
- Bordeaux & Toulouse: Rents up by 8.15% and 5.7% respectively.
- Aix-en-Provence & Montpellier: Prices fell by -10.8% and -5.5% respectively, showing local variations even within the boom.
These trends reflect evolving demand for mobility leases and the impact of lighter rent control outside Paris.
Length of Stay: Longer and More Stable
Another notable trend: The average stay in a French furnished rental increased to 7.4 months (up from 6 months in 2022). This growth signals mounting supply constraints and a shift toward semi-permanent furnished housing.
- Paris: Average stay just over 7 months (up 5.6%).
- Regions: Longer stays, averaging 8.5 months.
- Lyon: A Paris-style market, with durations down to 6.5 months and a sharp rise in short-term, international tenants.
- Montpellier, Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, Toulouse: Even longer average stays, often exceeding 11 months.
Who’s Renting Furnished Apartments in France?
French tenants now account for 55.6% of the market, a rebound following the Olympics. Lyon stands out with only 70% French tenants (down 15.8 points), replaced by a growing international presence.
Regional specifics:
- Paris: 28% students, 62.9% mobile professionals
- Lyon: Professional tenants dominate at 79.3%, student share down to 16%
- Bordeaux, Toulouse: Student tenants up strongly, 64.3% and 60% respectively
- Montpellier: Switch toward working population, now 66.7% of renters
Types of Properties in Demand
Throughout France, smaller units dominate the furnished rental market:
- Studios: 32.3%
- T2 (one-bedroom): 45.6%
These preferences mirror the needs of a young, flexible, and often temporary population.
The Future of France’s Furnished Rentals
Despite regulatory uncertainty, the figures are clear: furnished rentals are a strategic lever for improving housing fluidity and supporting professional mobility. The sector’s resilience and adaptability reflect the evolving needs of tenants in the face of France’s rental housing shortage.
Key Takeaways:
- Demand for France’s furnished rentals up by 40% year-on-year in Q2 2025
- Rents rising faster in the regions than Île-de-France
- Rental periods are getting longer, reaching an average of 7.4 months
- Lyon’s market is evolving toward shorter stays and more international clients
- Studios and one-bedroom apartments remain most in demand
For landlords and investors, France’s furnished rentals offer strong opportunities in a changing French real estate market. As regulatory developments unfold, staying informed is more important than ever for those looking to capitalize on this vibrant sector.
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