Paris 18th arrondissement · Montmartre hill

Real estate in Paris 18th arrondissement

Sacré-Cœur, Moulin Rouge, Place du Tertre: the 18th is the most picturesque arrondissement in Paris. Between global tourism and authentic village life — a very tight rental market with the best yields within Paris. +1.9% in 2025 — the hill continues to seduce.

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8 824 €Price /sqm Q4 2025
183 127Inhabitants
12 145 €Top 10% (premium)
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Sacré-Cœur & Montmartre village

From Place du Tertre to the Sacré-Cœur, the Montmartre hill is one of the most photographed places in the world. The 18th combines an exceptional bohemian heritage with an authentic village life that its residents wouldn't trade for anything.

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Best rental yield

With an average of €8.530/sqm (Notaires, late 2025) and strong rental demand, the 18th offers one of the best gross yields within Paris. The Abbesses-Lepic district is the most valued and most liquid in the arrondissement.

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Liquidité internationale

The 18th arrondissement of Paris posts an average price of €8,530/sqm at the end of 2025, with annual growth of +1.9%. Average time to sell: 60 days.

Real estate market

Le 18th en chiffres

An ultra-exclusive market, structurally constrained and sustained by permanent international demand.

8 824 €/sqm
Median price 2025 (DVF)
12 145 €/sqm
Top 10% (premium)
+1,9 %
Evolution 2024 → 2025

Sources : Paris Notaires Services / Base BIEN (prix sqm T4 2025) · DRIHL 2025 (loyer encadré) · DVF DGFIP 2025 (volumes transactions)

Historical evolution

Prix au sqm since 1996

T1 1996 1 930 €
T4 2025 8 380 €
Sur 30 ans ×4,3

Indice Notaires-INSEE — moyenne trimestrielle standardisée appartements anciens · 120 trimestres · 1996-2025.

The 18th arrondissement posts a median price of €8,824/sqm in 2025 (DVF, DGFIP), ranging from 5,854 to €12,145/sqm across 3,065 transactions.

With an average price of €8,530/sqm, the 18th arrondissement has a clearly defined market profile. Buyers find a specific combination of heritage, quality of life and accessibility.

Energy performance

Dwellings DPE
du 18th arrondissement

62 046 energy diagnostics issued for apartments since July 2021. La classe DPE weighted average s'établit à E.

62 046
DPE issued
since July 2021
E
Average class
weighted average
53 %
Above E
32 989 dwellings (A to D)
20 %
Below E
12 611 dwellings (F-G)
DPE class distribution — apartments ADEME scale : from cold (A) to hot (G)
A0.1 % B0.9 % C21.9 % D30.2 % E26.5 % F12.3 % G8.0 %
← Low consumption High consumption / energy sieve →

Source: ADEME — DPE Dwellings existants (since July 2021) · filtre type_batiment=appartement, code_postal_ban=75018.

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History

From the Butte
to Goutte-d'Or

Montmartre, the Butte of artists and the Sacré-Cœur, is the most photographed arrondissement in Paris and one of the most lived-in. The 18th is also the arrondissement of the Goutte d'Or, a vibrant multicultural quarter, and of Barbès, one of the most authentic markets in the capital — a duality that gives this unique arrondissement all of its richness and complexity, and an attachment from its residents that no other district inspires quite as fiercely.

Place du Tertre — Paris 18th arrondissement
Quality of life

Village, workshops
and terraces

To live in Montmartre is to enjoy the most spectacular view in Paris from the parvis of the Sacré-Cœur, vines in the heart of the city, sloping streets where steps replace pavements, and a village atmosphere that is unique in the capital. The Place du Tertre and rue Lepic are the living heart of a quarter where café terraces and galleries follow one another in a postcard setting that residents know how to navigate quietly, away from the crowds.

But the 18th is also about diversity: the Goutte d'Or with its African grocers and restaurants from every corner of the world, the Barbès market — one of the liveliest in Paris — and the lower Montmartre, transformed into a creative gastronomic sector. The arrondissement is one of the most endearing of Paris, with a population deeply attached to its identity and to the singular mixed character that makes the 18th unlike anywhere else in the capital.

Rue Lepic / Abbesses — Paris 18th arrondissement
Did you know?

Trois anecdotes
du 18th arrondissement

— Anecdote 01

The Bateau-Lavoir, Picasso's studio where Les Demoiselles d'Avignon was painted (1907), owes its name to its resemblance to the Seine's wash-boats. This wooden building, destroyed by fire in 1970, sheltered in the 1900–1910 years the studios of Picasso, Braque, Juan Gris and dozens of other artists who invented Cubism in poverty and exaltation.

— Anecdote 02

The vineyards of Montmartre, planted in 1933 to revive the Butte's wine-making tradition, produce around 700 bottles of Pinot Noir and Gamay each October during a festive harvest watched by thousands of Parisians. The wine, auctioned for the social works of the 18th, is not of exceptional quality — but its price reaches record levels every year.

— Anecdote 03

The Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, funded by national subscription after the 1870 defeat and the Commune, was built on the Butte Montmartre because the project's promoters considered that this dominant hill should be "consecrated to national repentance". Construction lasted 35 years (1875–1910), with a site that constantly battled the instability of the limestone subsoil.

Our view
To climb up to Montmartre is always to feel something — even for those who have lived at the foot of the Butte for twenty years. The place du Tertre, despite the visitors from every corner of the world, keeps in its adjoining lanes a village atmosphere where artists, craftsmen and long-established families share an easy, precious familiarity. The view from the Sacré-Cœur forecourt at sunset remains one of the most striking in Paris — a vision its residents share generously and never tire of. What METROREALTY values most in the 18th is precisely this unique ability to be at once the most photographed quarter in the world and one of the truest places to live.
— METROREALTY · 22 ans d'expertise à Paris
Cartography

Les quatre
sous-quartiers du 18th

Each sector of the 18th has its identity, atmosphere and property typology. Click the map or cards to view their boundaries.

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Grandes-Carrières Clignancourt Goutte-d'Or La Chapelle
District 01 Heritage

Grandes-Carrières

Grande-Carrière, the central Montmartre quarter around the town hall, is the most balanced and most liveable part of the 18th. Its quiet streets, local markets and mix of long-standing residents and newcomers make for genuine neighbourhood life. Apartments in the Belle Époque buildings are much in demand for their charm and generous proportions.

District 02 Lively

Clignancourt

Clignancourt, in the north of the arrondissement, is the busiest and most down-to-earth quarter of the 18th after Montmartre. Its closeness to the Saint-Ouen flea markets, the rue Dejean market and its diverse population give it a singular energy. Prices are among the most accessible in the arrondissement, with significant room to appreciate.

District 03 Secret

Goutte-d'Or

Goutte-d'Or is the most multicultural and most vibrant quarter of the 18th, the foremost African and North African district in Paris. Its colourful markets, spice shops and restaurants from every corner of the world make it a thrilling place to eat. The quarter has been changing steadily since the 2010s, with regeneration schemes drawing new kinds of buyer.

District 04 Luxury

La Chapelle

Chapelle, around the station of the same name and the ring road, is the most rapidly changing quarter of the 18th. Redevelopment around the Porte de la Chapelle and new residential schemes are attracting investors betting on that change. This is where the lowest prices in the 18th are found, and the most interesting opportunities for buyers with a long horizon.

Heritage

Lieux emblématiques

Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre

Basilique romano-byzantine 1914, point culminant de Paris (130 m).

Place du Tertre

Cœur touristique de Montmartre, peintres, terrasses et ambiance bohème.

Moulin Rouge

Cabaret 1889 mythique, French cancan et revue Féerie since Toulouse-Lautrec.

Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen

The largest flea market in the world, with antique and bric-à-brac dealers.

Cimetière de Montmartre

Sépulture artistes XIXᵉ : Stendhal, Berlioz, Truffaut, Dalida.

Rue Lepic / Abbesses

Cœur villageois de Montmartre, marché Lepic et Amélie Poulain.

Seller guide

Selling in the 18th
at the best price

Everything you need to know to sell your property successfully in the 18th arrondissement.

8 000 — 8 730 €
Fourchette typique au sqm
8 730 €
Haut du marché (Sacré-Cœur, Abbesses)
+1,9 %
Annual evolution (Dec 2024 → Dec 2025)

Strengths that boost your property value

  • Vue Sacré-Cœur ou Paris
  • Adresse Abbesses ou Lepic
  • Maisons d'artistes et ateliers
  • Funiculaire et métro Abbesses
  • Architecture villageoise préservée

Frictions to anticipate

  • Pentes raides Montmartre
  • Bruit touristique Place du Tertre
  • Copropriété XIXᵉ sans rénovation
  • Goutte-d'Or sensible côté est

Best-selling properties

  • Maisons d'artistes Lepic
  • Pieds-à-terre Abbesses
  • Plateaux vue Sacré-Cœur
  • Lofts ateliers Mont-Cenis
7-step checklist

What to prepare before selling in the 18th

  1. An independent professional valuation: have the value confirmed by an expert who knows the building and the street.
  2. Mandatory diagnostics : DPE, amiante, plomb (immeubles avant 1949), électricité, gaz, mesurage Loi Carrez.
  3. The last 3 sets of AGM minutes for the building: transparency on approved works, service charges and disputes.
  4. The co-ownership rules and an up-to-date schedule of division.
  5. Home staging avant les visites : photos professionnelles, dépersonnalisation, mise en scène.
  6. An exclusive mandate is recommended: faster response, marketing leverage and access to our network of qualified buyers.
  7. Anticipate questions : charges mensuelles, fonds de travaux, projets de copropriété, vétusté ascenseur.
At a glance

Le 18th
en quelques traits

Buyer profiles, atmosphere and the property types in demand in the 18th arrondissement.

Ideal for

Rental investor First-time buyer Montmartre enthusiast

Atmosphere

Bohemian Touristic (Montmartre) Multicultural
Market tension: high

Most sought-after typologies

  • 2-room in Montmartre
  • Studio for rental
  • Renovated 3-room in the Guy Môquet area
Strategies & expertise METROREALTY

Investing in the 18th
with a trusted partner

Two model strategies suited to central Paris, backed by 22 years of expertise on the ground.

— Montmartre rental

Letting on the butte

Montmartre is a global tourist destination. Well-located properties on long-term lets generate excellent yields. Demand far exceeds supply in this very visible and emblematic area.

Estimated gross yield: ~3.2%
— Bohemian first-time buyer

Affordable authentic Paris

For a first-time buyer with €250,000 to €450,000, the 18th still offers opportunities with character. The Guy Môquet and Simplon areas offer good 10-year value-appreciation potential.

Target budget: €280,000 – €500,000
Our expertise

22 years in the 18th arrondissement

METROREALTY has been guiding the most demanding transactions for 22 years in the 18th arrondissement. Our team knows every building, every staircase, every concierge. From negotiating an apartment at Sacré-Cœur to the sale of commercial premises at Abbesses, we defend your interests with discretion and expertise.

Our base at 18 rue Molière, 200 metres from the Palais-Royal, gives us unmatched on-the-ground knowledge of the buildings, of the legal particulars — listed buildings, easements, pre-emption rights — and of the international buyers who make this market.

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Frequently asked questions

Your questions about
le 18th arrondissement

The median price per sqm in the 18th arrondissement s'établit à 8 824 €/sqm en 2026 selon les données DVF DGFIP. La fourchette s'étend de 5 854 €/sqm (P10, entrée de gamme) à 12 145 €/sqm (P90, top 10 %), sur 3 065 transactions appartements enregistrées.

Over the past 12 months, prices changed by +1,9 % (Dec 2024 → Dec 2025). Over 5 years, the change is −15.4%, reflecting the Paris market correction after the 2020 peak. Premium areas (Abbesses, Lepic) have held up better than average.

The 18th arrondissement market recorded 3 065 transactions in 2026 according to DVF DGFIP data. This volume reflects an active market with a diverse supply for various buyer profiles.

The 2025 DRIHL reference median rent is €25.0/sqm/month. The maximum permitted rent is €35.76/sqm, the minimum €20.86/sqm. The indicative gross yield is around 3,0 %.

The areas around Sacré-Cœur and Abbesses, as well as rue Lepic are the most sought-after in the 18th arrondissement.

The Barbès, La Chapelle and Marx Dormoy areas are benefiting from major urban regeneration projects. Prices there are among the lowest in central Paris, and 10-year capital-gain potential is real, but the risk remains higher than elsewhere.

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