Airbnb returns in La Rochelle (17000)
A well-run 3-bed house here can bring in about €60,225 of rent a year: a 12% gross yield before costs.
Airbnb STR profitability analysis and DVF property price benchmarks for houses in La Rochelle (17000).
Sources: notarized sale prices (DVF), energy ratings (ADEME), French short-let law (Loi Le Meur, 2024).
Median price
4,350 €/m²
Notarized sales 2024
Gross yield (estimate)
12%
Airbopti estimate
Per night (3-bed)
€220
Rental platforms
Nights booked
75%
INSEE tourism data
Prices and returns by neighborhood
Explore DVF real estate values and short-term rental yields by neighborhood in La Rochelle.
Town Center & Historic Core
5,003 €/m²Town Center & Historic Core · +15% vs median (4350 €/sqm) · 67 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 313 €/night (11.5%)
Western Residential & Parks
4,481 €/m²Western Residential & Parks · +3% vs median (4350 €/sqm) · 32 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 319 €/night (12.5%)
Northern Heights & Hillsides
4,133 €/m²Northern Heights & Hillsides · -5% vs median (4350 €/sqm) · 38 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 289 €/night (12.1%)
Southern Gateway & Suburbs
3,828 €/m²Southern Gateway & Suburbs · -12% vs median (4350 €/sqm) · 22 DVF sales · 4BR ADR 266 €/night (12.2%)
Price per night by house size
3-Bedroom House (6 guests)
€220 / night
Indicative revenue: ~€60,225 / yr
4-Bedroom House (8 guests)
€295 / night
Indicative revenue: ~€80,756 / yr
5-Bedroom House (10+ guests)
€380 / night
Indicative revenue: ~€104,025 / 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 La Rochelle?
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.
4,350 €/m² · 160 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.
15.2% rated F or G (3,890 energy ratings)
Population and area (INSEE)
Official government geographic and demographic boundaries: INSEE code, census population, and cadastral area.
78,535 residents · 28 km²
Tourism demand
INSEE seasonal footfall, classified short-term rental occupancy surveys, and predictive local demand analytics.
Nights booked: 61% on average, 75% for well-run listings
How we get to 12%
Typical house: 115 m² × 4,350 €/m² = 500,250 €
Yearly rent: 365 nights × 75% booked × 220 € (3-bed) = 60,225 €
Gross yield: 60,225 € ÷ 500,250 € = 12%
Can you rent short-term in La Rochelle?
Strained municipality subject to change-of-use authorization with compensation in central and protected sectors. Strict neighborhood quotas and caps on secondary furnished rentals.
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