Which is the most expensive arrondissement in Paris?

Just a few streets apart, two apartments of the same size can have very different prices. And in the most sought-after areas of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Luxembourg, or Rue du Bac, the most beautiful apartments sell for well above the average price in their arrondissement.

So, where exactly are the most expensive apartments in Paris? And above all, what explains such wide price differences?

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Which are the most expensive arrondissements in Paris?

Average apartment prices as of September 1, 2026. Source: Paris Notaries.

The 6th arrondissement is currently the most expensive in Paris according to data from the Paris Notaries, with an average price of 13,980 €/m². It ranks ahead of the 7th arrondissement, at 13,010 €/m².

However, the answer varies depending on the sources and their calculation methods. Meilleurs Agents, for example, ranks the 7th arrondissement first at €15,191 per square meter for apartments, ahead of the 6th at €14,263 per square meter.

So, one key point to remember is this: the 6th and 7th arrondissements currently represent the pinnacle of the Parisian real estate market, far above the Parisian average, which stands at around 9,800 €/m².

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Why are the 6th and 7th arrondissements so expensive?

The high prices in the 6th and 7th arrondissements are often attributed to the beauty of their architecture, their central location, or the prestige of certain addresses. But that doesn’t explain everything. The 1st, the 3rd, and the 4th arrondissement also feature remarkable streets, buildings, and structures.

The difference comes mainly down to supply and demand. The 6th and 7th arrondissements have long attracted a population with high purchasing power, both French and international. Some are looking for a primary residence there, while others are seeking a Parisian pied-à-terre.

Ultimately, it is the buyers in the 6th and 7th arrondissements who drive the prices.

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In the 6th and 7th arrondissements, the average price doesn’t tell the whole story

Saying that the average price in the 6th arrondissement is close to €14,000 per square meter can be misleading. At that price, you’re not necessarily buying the kind of apartment you picture when you think of Saint-Germain-des-Prés or the Luxembourg Gardens.

Beautiful apartments are rare and sell for significantly more. A nice floor level, plenty of natural light, a prime location, a pleasant layout, or an unobstructed view can quickly push the price above 18,000 or 20,000 €/m².

According to the Paris Notaries’ database, over the past six months, 25% of the apartments sold in the 6th arrondissement went for more than 18,000 €/m².

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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in the 6th and 7th arrondissements?

Even within the 6th and 7th arrondissements themselves, there are significant price differences.

Average prices: Notaries of Greater Paris. Prices for luxury apartments: price ranges observed by Parlez-moi de Paris on the market.

The gap is particularly striking between Saint-Germain-des-Prés, at 17,460 €/m², and École-Militaire, at 11,920 €/m².Nearly 5,500 €/m² separates them, even though these two neighborhoods belong to two neighboring arrondissements with relatively similar average prices. In Paris, the price of an arrondissement can therefore mask very different markets from one neighborhood to another.

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How high can prices go in the 6th and 7th arrondissements?

Average prices give an idea of the market. But at the very high end, some transactions reach levels that bear little resemblance to these averages.

Among the sales recorded over the past twelve months in the 6th and 7th arrondissements:

Source: Paris Notaries database.

These sales show just how high prices can climb when an apartment combines a highly sought-after address with rare features.

At nearly €68,000 per square meter on Rue de Constantine, the price is almost five times the average price in the 7th arrondissement.

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So, which is ultimately the most expensive arrondissement in Paris?

According to data from the Paris Notaries, the 6th arrondissement is currently the most expensive in Paris, ahead of the 7th. Other sources sometimes reverse this ranking, but these two arrondissements remain clearly at the top of the Parisian market.

As is often the case in Paris, however, this average masks very different realities. Between two neighborhoods within the same arrondissement, or between a standard apartment and a truly stunning property, the price differences can reach several thousand euros per square meter.

And then there’s a market of its own: that of exceptional apartments. A terrace with a spectacular view, an extremely rare location, a view of a landmark, or features that are almost never found elsewhere. For these properties, the usual references to price per square meter become much less relevant. The price then depends primarily on the property’s rarity and what a buyer is willing to pay to acquire it.

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