Airbnb returns in Saint-Malo (35400)
A well-run 3-bed house here can bring in about €60,773 of rent a year: a 12.7% gross yield before costs.
Airbnb STR profitability analysis and DVF property price benchmarks for houses in Saint-Malo (35400).
Sources: notarized sale prices (DVF), energy ratings (ADEME), French short-let law (Loi Le Meur, 2024).
Median price
4,150 €/m²
Notarized sales 2024
Gross yield (estimate)
12.7%
Airbopti estimate
Per night (3-bed)
€225
Rental platforms
Nights booked
74%
INSEE tourism data
Prices and returns by neighborhood
Explore DVF real estate values and short-term rental yields by neighborhood in Saint-Malo.
Town Center & Historic Core
4,773 €/m²Town Center & Historic Core · +15% vs median (4150 €/sqm) · 55 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 318 €/night (12.2%)
Western Residential & Parks
4,275 €/m²Western Residential & Parks · +3% vs median (4150 €/sqm) · 26 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 324 €/night (13.2%)
Northern Heights & Hillsides
3,943 €/m²Northern Heights & Hillsides · -5% vs median (4150 €/sqm) · 31 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 294 €/night (12.8%)
Southern Gateway & Suburbs
3,652 €/m²Southern Gateway & Suburbs · -12% vs median (4150 €/sqm) · 18 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 270 €/night (13%)
Price per night by house size
3-Bedroom House (6 guests)
€225 / night
Indicative revenue: ~€60,772 / yr
4-Bedroom House (8 guests)
€300 / night
Indicative revenue: ~€81,030 / yr
5-Bedroom House (10+ guests)
€395 / night
Indicative revenue: ~€106,689 / yr
Nightly rates and occupancy data sources
Based on listed prices for similar houses in town and INSEE tourism figures. Yearly revenue assumes the booking rate of a well-run listing.
Which upgrades pay for themselves fastest in Saint-Malo?
Outdoor Spa / Nordic Bath (+7.5K €)
Cost: €7,500
Heated Swimming Pool (+28K €)
Cost: €28,000
Extra Bedroom / Kids Dorm (+9K €)
Cost: €9,000
EV Fast Charger (+1.8K €)
Cost: €1,800
Reversible AC & Soundproofing (+3.5K €)
Cost: €3,500
Designer Furniture & Hotel Bedding Pack (+4.5K €)
Cost: €4,500
Smart Lock & Fiber Workspace (+1.2K €)
Cost: €1,200
DPE Energy Retrofit to Class D (+18K €)
Cost: €18,000
How we calculate these figures
Data synchronized on 2026-10-29 15:46:22We combine free public French data. No sponsored listings, no agency data.
House sale prices (DVF, French tax office)
Official deeds of house sales: actual median price per m² recorded on recent notarized transactions.
4,150 €/m² · 130 sales
Energy ratings (DPE, A to G, ADEME)
Certified energy audits per commune: average kWh/m²/year and rate of F/G thermal strainers subject to Loi Le Meur bans.
17.1% rated F or G (3,180 energy ratings)
Population and area (INSEE)
Official government geographic and demographic boundaries: INSEE code, census population, and cadastral area.
47,323 residents · 37 km²
Tourism demand
INSEE seasonal footfall, classified short-term rental occupancy surveys, and predictive local demand analytics.
Nights booked: 60% on average, 74% for well-run listings
How we get to 12.7%
Typical house: 115 m² × 4,150 €/m² = 477,250 €
Yearly rent: 365 nights × 74% booked × 225 € (3-bed) = 60,773 €
Gross yield: 60,773 € ÷ 477,250 € = 12.7%
Can you rent short-term in Saint-Malo?
Strict municipal quota zone (post-Loi Le Meur municipal decree). Drastic cap on temporary STR authorizations (max 1 property per tax household) and freeze on new tourist rentals in saturated sectors.
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