Visual comparison (radar)
Pros and cons
Nantes
+ Strengths
- Better safety (75/100 vs 58/100)
- Larger demographic pool (327,734 vs 230,890 inhabitants)
− Weaknesses
- More identified risks (22 vs 6)
- Worse-rated housing stock (EPC A+B+C: 48.0 % vs 56.3 %)
Rennes
+ Strengths
- Fewer identified natural/technological risks (6 vs 22)
- Better-rated housing stock (EPC A+B+C: 56.3 % vs 48.0 %)
− Weaknesses
- Lower safety (58/100 vs 75/100)
Detailed scores
| Dimension | Nantes | Rennes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58 | 56 |
| Yield | 22 | 21 |
| Quality of life | 83 | 82 |
| Economic dynamism | 100 | 100 |
| Accessibility | 12 | 11 |
| Safety | 75 | 58 |
| EPC | 82 | 88 |
Key data
| Indicator | Nantes | Rennes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 327,734 | 230,890 |
| Price per m² (apt) | 3,516 € | 3,668 € |
| Rent per m² | 14.5 € | 14.9 € |
| Gross yield | 4.9 % | 4.9 % |
| EPC A+B+C | 48.0 % | 56.3 % |
| FTTH fiber | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Historic monuments | 129 | 96 |
| Identified risks | 22 | 6 |
Price per m² evolution
Frequently asked questions
Which city offers the best rental yield between Nantes and Rennes?
Based on ScorCity data (median rent / median price per m², apartment type), Rennes shows a gross yield of 4.9% vs 4.9% for the other city. This calculation is indicative and does not account for charges, vacancy, or the investor's personal tax situation.
Where is the price per m² more accessible between Nantes and Rennes?
On the apartment market, Nantes is more affordable with a median price of 3,516 €/m² vs 3,668 €/m² for the other city (source: French Land Registry DVF, latest year available).
Should you invest in Nantes or Rennes?
Both cities have very close investment scores (58/100 for Nantes vs 56/100 for Rennes) under our multi-criteria methodology. The choice should depend on your personal priorities: yield, quality of life, taxation, geographic proximity. Check the detailed city profiles to decide.
What is the population difference between Nantes and Rennes?
Nantes is more populated with 327,734 inhabitants vs 230,890 for the other city (source: INSEE, latest census). A more populated city generally offers a more liquid rental market but stronger purchase competition.
For a first-time buyer, is Nantes or Rennes a better choice?
Entry price being a key factor for first-time buyers, Nantes is more affordable. However, also look at price evolution (see city profiles) and housing-stock quality (EPC A+B+C). No personalized advice replaces a broker or wealth advisor.
Methodology. Scores are computed from public open-data sources (INSEE, French Land Registry DVF, rental observatory, ADEME EPC). No weight is influenced by any commercial partner. See the full methodology.