Where to buy in Île-de-France for
your budget in 2026?
“There is no bad budget, only poorly targeted searches.”
In Île-de-France, price gaps are considerable: about €9,700 / m² on average in Paris, €7,000 to €7,500 / m² in the Hauts-de-Seine, around €3,750 / m² in Seine-Saint-Denis. The same budget can therefore buy a studio in Paris or a large family apartment in the inner or outer suburbs.
With around €200,000, you can aim for a renovated studio in Paris, or a three- to four-room apartment in the outer suburbs: for example, we offered an 80 m² four-room apartment with a storage cellar and parking in Argenteuil for under €240,000.
Around €400,000, the options widen: a two-room apartment in a sought-after arrondissement, or a recent three- to four-room apartment in the inner suburbs, in Ivry-sur-Seine, Saint-Denis or Villejuif. Above €500,000, a family apartment with outdoor space in the Hauts-de-Seine or a house with a garden in Seine-Saint-Denis comes within reach.
Questions to ask yourself before choosing an area:
- What daily commute are you willing to accept?
- Do you need outdoor space or an extra room?
- Are you buying to live in, to rent, or both?
- Does the area benefit from a transport project?
Our buyer representation agreement gives you access to properties throughout Île-de-France, including off-market ones, with an advisor who knows each area.
About the author
Walid Fourhal Founder of Horizons Immobilier
Walid advises sellers, buyers and investors in Paris and Île-de-France, from the initial valuation through to closing at the notary’s office, in both French and English. He holds the French real estate license “Transactions sur immeubles et fonds de commerce” no. CPI 9201 2025 000 000 047, issued by the CCI Paris Île-de-France.
