How much are the rents in Dordogne right now? (2026)

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What are typical rents in Dordogne as of 2026?

What's the average monthly rent for a studio in Dordogne as of 2026?

as of 2026, the average monthly rent for a studio in Dordogne is about €420, which is about $455 and €420.

In practice, most Dordogne studios rent for about €330 to €520 per month, or about $355 to $560, depending on the town and the quality of the flat.

The main reason the range is wide is that a furnished studio near Campus Périgord in Périgueux, Bergerac centre or Sarlat centre rents much better than a small older unit in Nontron, Ribérac, Thiviers or Mussidan.

What's the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom in Dordogne as of 2026?

as of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dordogne is about €510, which is about $550 and €510.

Most 1-bedroom apartments in Dordogne rent for about €430 to €620 per month, or about $465 to $670, when the flat is in normal condition and suitable for long-term tenants.

The cheapest 1-bedroom rents are usually found in smaller towns such as Ribérac, Thiviers, Mussidan and Nontron, while the highest 1-bedroom rents are more common in Périgueux centre, Vésone, Bergerac centre and Sarlat centre.

What's the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom in Dordogne as of 2026?

as of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dordogne is about €650, which is about $700 and €650.

Most 2-bedroom apartments in Dordogne rent for about €500 to €800 per month, or about $540 to $865, with the higher end usually reserved for renovated flats in the main towns.

The cheapest 2-bedroom rents are usually in rural communes and secondary towns such as Mussidan, Ribérac and Thiviers, while the most expensive 2-bedroom rents are usually in Périgueux, Bergerac and Sarlat-la-Canéda.

By the way, you will find much more detailed rent ranges in our property pack covering the real estate market in Dordogne.

What's the average rent per square meter in Dordogne as of 2026?

as of 2026, the average rent per square meter in Dordogne is about €10 per m² per month, which is about $11 and €10.

Across Dordogne, a realistic rent range is about €8 to €15 per m² per month, or about $9 to $16, with small furnished flats at the top of the range.

Dordogne rents per square meter are far below Bordeaux, Toulouse and Paris, but Dordogne can still feel tight in the best towns because good long-term rental homes are limited.

In Dordogne, rent per square meter rises above average when the property is furnished, energy efficient, close to shops, close to a station, near Campus Périgord or located in a tourist town such as Sarlat.

How much have rents changed year-over-year in Dordogne in 2026?

as of 2026, average rents in Dordogne are broadly flat to slightly higher, with a likely year-over-year change of about 0% to 3%.

The main drivers are limited good-quality rental stock in Périgueux, Bergerac and Sarlat, stronger demand for furnished small flats and weaker demand for old homes with poor energy performance.

This is a little firmer than the previous year, when Cerema data for Périgueux showed rents close to stable rather than clearly rising.

What's the outlook for rent growth in Dordogne in 2026?

as of 2026, normal long-term rents in Dordogne are likely to grow by about 1% to 3% over the year.

The main support comes from student demand in Périgueux, healthcare and public-sector jobs, tourism jobs around Sarlat and a shortage of clean, efficient homes in the right locations.

The strongest rent growth is expected in Périgueux centre, Vésone, Bergerac centre, Sarlat centre, Boulazac Isle Manoire, Trélissac and Eymet.

The main risks are weak rural demand, old housing with high heating costs, DPE restrictions and a tenant base that remains price-sensitive in many Dordogne communes.

Which neighborhoods rent best in Dordogne as of 2026?

Which neighborhoods have the highest rents in Dordogne as of 2026?

as of 2026, the highest average rents in Dordogne are likely in Périgueux centre at about €11 to €15 per m², Sarlat centre at about €11 to €16 per m² and Bergerac centre at about €10 to €14 per m², or roughly $11 to $17 per m².

These areas command premium Dordogne rents because tenants get shops, cafés, schools, stations, jobs, tourist activity and better daily convenience than in many rural communes.

The typical tenants in these high-rent Dordogne areas are young professionals, students, healthcare workers, seasonal workers, retirees, expats and small households that value walkability.

By the way, we’ve written a blog article detailing Sources and methodology: we compared Cerema Dordogne rent observatory, MeilleursAgents Dordogne and SeLoger Dordogne rental listings. We gave more weight to towns with real apartment rental depth. We also used our own micro-market analysis for Périgueux, Bergerac and Sarlat.

Where do young professionals prefer to rent in Dordogne right now?

The top Dordogne areas for young professionals are Périgueux centre, Vésone and Bergerac centre because these places offer jobs, cafés, transport and smaller flats.

Young professionals in these Dordogne neighborhoods usually pay about €450 to €700 per month, or about $485 to $755, for a studio, 1-bedroom or small 2-bedroom apartment.

These areas attract young professionals because tenants can reach offices, hospitals, retail jobs, restaurants, stations and daily services without living in an isolated village.

By the way, you will find a detailed tenant analysis in our property pack covering the real estate market in Dordogne.

Where do families prefer to rent in Dordogne right now?

The top Dordogne areas for families are Saint-Georges in Périgueux, Coulounieix-Chamiers and Trélissac because these locations offer more space, services and easier daily routines.

Families in these Dordogne areas usually pay about €650 to €950 per month, or about $700 to $1,025, for a 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom apartment or small house.

These neighborhoods work well for families because schools, parking, supermarkets, healthcare, outdoor space and access to Périgueux are more practical than in very rural communes.

Useful nearby education options include local public primary schools in Saint-Georges, Coulounieix-Chamiers and Trélissac, plus Périgueux secondary schools and Campus Périgord for older students.

Which areas near transit or universities rent faster in Dordogne in 2026?

as of 2026, the fastest transit or university-linked rental areas in Dordogne are Campus Périgord and La Grenadière in Périgueux, Périgueux station area and Bergerac station area.

Good small flats in these Dordogne areas often stay listed for about 10 to 25 days, while average or poorly presented homes usually take longer.

A walkable location near a station, campus or major services can add about €30 to €90 per month, or about $30 to $95, compared with a similar flat farther away.

Which neighborhoods are most popular with expats in Dordogne right now?

The top Dordogne rental areas for expats are Eymet, Bergerac and Sarlat-la-Canéda because these places combine lifestyle appeal, services and long-standing foreign demand.

Expats in these Dordogne areas usually pay about €600 to €1,200 per month, or about $650 to $1,295, depending on whether the home is an apartment, village house or furnished house.

These areas attract expats because tenants can find markets, cafés, English-speaking services, attractive old streets, outdoor space, internet and access to airports or rail links.

British residents are especially visible around Eymet, Bergerac and the Dordogne valley, while Dutch, Belgian and other northern European residents also appear in popular rural towns.

And if you are also an expat, you may want to read our Sources and methodology: we used CERC Nouvelle-Aquitaine housing needs report, Insee Dordogne dossier complet and MeilleursAgents Dordogne. We focused on places with lifestyle demand and foreign-buyer visibility. Our own expat-demand checks helped separate tourist appeal from long-term rental depth.

Who rents, and what do tenants want in Dordogne right now?

What tenant profiles dominate rentals in Dordogne?

The top Dordogne tenant profiles are local workers, students and young workers in Périgueux, and families or retirees looking for practical homes near services.

As a working estimate, local workers represent about 35% to 45% of demand, students and young workers about 15% to 25%, and families or retirees about 25% to 35%.

Local workers usually want 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom flats, students want furnished studios, and families or retirees often prefer 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom homes with parking and easy heating.

If you want to optimize your cashflow, you can read our Sources and methodology: we used Insee Dordogne dossier complet, University of Bordeaux Campus Périgord and CERC Nouvelle-Aquitaine housing needs report. We turned demographic and housing data into simple tenant groups. We also tested the split against our own listing and demand analysis.

Do tenants prefer furnished or unfurnished in Dordogne?

In Dordogne, about 35% to 45% of tenants prefer furnished rentals, while about 55% to 65% prefer unfurnished or lightly furnished homes.

A furnished Dordogne apartment can earn about €30 to €90 more per month, or about $30 to $95, when the furniture is modern and the location suits students, expats or seasonal tenants.

Furnished rentals are most popular with students in Périgueux, seasonal workers near tourist areas, expats in Eymet or Bergerac, and people testing Dordogne before buying.

Which amenities increase rent the most in Dordogne?

The five amenities that increase rent the most in Dordogne are good energy performance, parking, outdoor space, fibre internet and a clean modern kitchen.

In a normal Dordogne rental, good energy performance can add about €40 to €120 per month, parking €20 to €60, outdoor space €30 to €100, fibre €10 to €30 and a modern kitchen €30 to €80, or about $10 to $130 depending on the item.

In our property pack covering the real estate market in Dordogne, we cover what are the best investments a landlord can make.

What renovations get the best ROI for rentals in Dordogne?

The top five rental renovations in Dordogne are insulation and heating upgrades, bathroom refresh, simple kitchen upgrade, double glazing and fibre internet setup.

Typical costs range from about €300 to €20,000, or about $325 to $21,600, and the rent gain can range from about €10 to €150 per month depending on the work and the starting condition.

Poor ROI renovations in Dordogne include luxury finishes in weak rural locations, oversized bathrooms, expensive designer furniture and cosmetic work that does not fix heating, damp or energy problems.

How strong is rental demand in Dordogne as of 2026?

What's the vacancy rate for rentals in Dordogne as of 2026?

as of 2026, Dordogne’s overall housing vacancy is likely around 10% to 12%, but the vacancy rate for decent long-term rentals in good towns is closer to 3% to 6%.

The realistic vacancy range is about 2% to 5% in the best pockets of Périgueux, Bergerac and Sarlat, and 8% to 15% or more for older homes in weaker rural communes.

Compared with the historical picture, Dordogne still has many vacant homes on paper, but the supply of modern, efficient and well-located rentals feels tighter than the headline number suggests.

Finally please note that you will have all the indicators you need in our property pack covering the real estate market in Dordogne.

How many days do rentals stay listed in Dordogne as of 2026?

as of 2026, a normal rental property in Dordogne stays listed for about 25 to 45 days when the rent is realistic and the property is in decent condition.

The realistic range is about 10 to 25 days for good furnished studios in Périgueux, Bergerac or Sarlat, 20 to 45 days for good 2-bedroom flats, and 45 to 90 days or more for weak rural or energy-inefficient homes.

Compared with one year ago, the best small furnished units look a little faster, while older rural rentals remain slow unless the rent is adjusted.

Which months have peak tenant demand in Dordogne?

The peak rental demand months in Dordogne are May to July for seasonal workers and August to September for students, families and work-related moves.

This pattern is driven by tourism around Sarlat and the Dordogne valley, student timing around Campus Périgord and household moves before the school year.

The quieter months are usually November, December and parts of February, especially for rural rentals far from jobs, schools and services.

What will my monthly costs be in Dordogne as of 2026?

What property taxes should landlords expect in Dordogne as of 2026?

as of 2026, a Dordogne landlord should usually expect annual property tax of about €900 to €1,600 for a standard apartment or small house, which is about $970 to $1,730 and €900 to €1,600.

The realistic range is about €600 to €1,000 per year for a small apartment, €900 to €1,600 for a standard apartment or small house, and €1,500 to €2,800 or more for a larger house, or about $650 to $3,025.

Property tax in Dordogne is based on the cadastral rental value of the property and local rates voted by the commune and public bodies, so two similar homes can have different bills.

Please note that, in our property pack covering the real estate market in Dordogne, we cover what exemptions or deductions may be available to reduce property taxes for landlords.

What utilities do landlords often pay in Dordogne right now?

Dordogne landlords often pay building insurance, owner co-ownership charges, major repairs, property tax and sometimes waste collection tax before recovering allowed tenant charges.

Typical monthly landlord-paid costs can be about €20 to €60 for insurance, €30 to €120 for owner charges and €15 to €50 for waste-related costs, or about $15 to $130 depending on the property.

The common Dordogne practice is that tenants pay electricity, gas, water, internet and daily heating, while landlords remain responsible for major structure, owner charges and legal property costs.

How is rental income taxed in Dordogne as of 2026?

as of 2026, Dordogne rental income is taxed under French national rules, with unfurnished rent treated as revenus fonciers and furnished rent treated as BIC.

Landlords can often deduct loan interest, repairs, insurance, property management, co-ownership charges and some taxes under the real regime, while simplified regimes use fixed allowances instead.

The Dordogne-specific mistakes to avoid are treating a furnished seasonal-style rental like a simple empty lease, ignoring DPE limits on older homes and forgetting that rural maintenance costs can be high.

We cover these mistakes, among others, in our Sources and methodology: we used impots.gouv.fr unfurnished rental income, impots.gouv.fr furnished rental income and economie.gouv.fr DPE and rent revision. We applied national French tax rules to Dordogne rental situations. Our own analysis focuses on the furnished, seasonal and old-property cases that matter locally.

We did some research and made this infographic to help you quickly compare rental yields of the major cities in France versus those in neighboring countries. It provides a clear view of how this country positions itself as a real estate investment destination, which might interest you if you’re planning to invest there.

What sources have we used to write this blog article?

Whether it’s in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our property pack about Dordogne, we always rely on the strongest methodology we can … and we don’t throw out numbers at random.

We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we’ve listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.

Source	Why we trust it	How we used it
Observatoire des loyers en Dordogne / Cerema	This is the most local rent observatory for Dordogne and gives commune-level rent estimates.	We used this source as the main anchor for Dordogne rent per square meter. We gave special attention to Périgueux because it has the clearest apartment rental market.
Observatoires des loyers	This platform explains and centralizes the official local rent observatory method in France.	We used this source to check how observed rents are grouped by location and property type. We used it to avoid relying only on listing portals.
data.gouv.fr OLL dataset	This is France’s official open-data portal for local rent observatory results.	We used this source to cross-check the rent observation framework. We did not use it alone because Dordogne needs more local reading than a national dataset can provide.
SeLoger Dordogne rent prices	SeLoger is one of France’s largest property portals and provides visible rent benchmarks.	We used this source to update the 2026 rent estimate for Dordogne apartments. We also used room-type rent signals for studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom estimates.
SeLoger Dordogne rental listings	This source shows live apartment rental stock in Dordogne.	We used this source to check whether our rent ranges looked realistic against current asking rents. We treated listings carefully because asking rents are not always signed rents.
MeilleursAgents Dordogne	MeilleursAgents is a recognized French property index with a clear market methodology.	We used this source as a second private-sector check on Dordogne rent levels. We used it mainly for triangulation rather than as the only source.
Insee Dordogne dossier complet	Insee is France’s official statistics agency.	We used this source for Dordogne population, households and housing structure. We used it to explain why Dordogne is not a dense urban rental market.
CERC Nouvelle-Aquitaine housing needs report	This is a regional housing-needs study prepared with public-sector housing actors.	We used this source for vacancy, housing needs and seasonal-worker pressure. We used it to separate empty homes from homes that tenants actually want to rent.
Dordogne Department housing observatory	This is the departmental housing portal for local housing-needs work.	We used this source to confirm the local public housing context. We used it to frame Dordogne demand as local, seasonal and geographically uneven.
University of Bordeaux Campus Périgord	This is the official university source for the Périgueux higher-education site.	We used this source to identify student demand around Campus Périgord. We used it to explain why small furnished flats can rent faster in Périgueux.
Service-Public rent-control simulator	Service-Public is the official French public-service information portal.	We used this source to check the legal framework for rent control and zone tendue rules. We used it to avoid wrongly applying Paris-style rent caps to Dordogne.
Insee IRL rent index	Insee publishes the official rent reference index used for annual rent revisions.	We used this source for the 2026 outlook on rent increases in existing leases. We kept this separate from asking rents for new lettings.
impots.gouv.fr unfurnished rental income	This is the official French tax administration source for empty residential rentals.	We used this source to explain unfurnished rental income taxation. We used it for the basic logic of micro-foncier and the real regime.
impots.gouv.fr furnished rental income	This is the official French tax administration source for furnished rental income.	We used this source to explain why furnished rent is treated as BIC. We used it because furnished rentals matter for students, seasonal tenants and expats in Dordogne.
DGFiP local tax data	DGFiP is the French tax authority and publishes official local tax data.	We used this source for property tax methodology and the latest hard baseline. We treated 2026 tax levels as commune-dependent because voted rates can change.
economie.gouv.fr DPE and rent revision	This is an official French government source on rental rules and energy performance limits.	We used this source for DPE restrictions and rent-revision constraints. We used it because older Dordogne homes make energy performance especially important.