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Property Prices in Saint-Jean, Caen2026 property valuation

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Updated: January 2026 Sources: DVF · Notaires de France · Immover January 2026 · DVF, Notaires de France, Immover

In brief

The average price per m² in Saint-Jean (Caen) is 3 228 €/m² for an apartment, within a range of 2,6 to 3,8 k€ per m², based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. Over the period, the market rose 9 % over 5 years and fell 1,5 % over the last 12 months, with about 135 transactions per year.

The Saint-Jean district, south of the centre of Caen, a shopping axis around the Saint-Jean church and the boulevard du Six-Juin, served by the tram.

Property Prices in Saint-Jean

The 2026 figures· Indicative data

3 228^€/m²

Apartments in the Saint-Jean district, in Caen, sell at an average price of around 3 228 €/m², based on actual recorded prices (DVF transactions, the French database of notarised property sales). Between 2 592 and 3 750 €/m² covers half of the sales, the gap depending on the floor, the aspect and the condition of the property. Five-year change: +9 %.

Studio, T1 (1 room)3 906 €

T2 (2 rooms)3 457 €

Apartment (average)3 228 €

T3 (3 rooms)3 067 €

T4 and larger (4+ rooms)3 021 €

12-month change

-1,5 %

5-year change

+9 %

Transactions / year

135

Price range /m²

2,6 to 3,8 k€

Prices from the DVF file (Demandes de valeurs foncières, published by the DGFiP), transactions actually recorded at the notary, aggregated at district level using the IRIS zoning of INSEE. Cross-referenced with the Notaires de France - INSEE indices. Learn more about our methodology.

Market trend

+9 % over 5 years

Change in the average price per m² in Saint-Jean, Caen, 2021 to 2026. Source DVF.

After 2 962 €/m² in 2021, the average price in the Saint-Jean district of Caen reaches 3 228 €/m² in 2026, roughly +9 % over the period.

Saint-Jean compared with its neighbours

average €/m²

DistrictTierPrice /m²Gap

Saint-Gilles3 304 €+2 %

Jardin des Plantes3 281 €+2 %

Saint-Jean3 228 €ref.

Calvaire Saint-Pierre3 143 €-3 %

La Folie Couvrechef3 113 €-4 %

Accessibility

Trams T1 and T3The T1 and T3 tram lines serve the boulevard du Six-Juin and link the district to the centre, the campuses and the peninsula.
Bus networkSeveral Twisto bus lines serve the area and link it to the other districts and to the neighbouring municipalities.
Caen stationCaen station is very close to the district, with links towards Paris, Cherbourg, Rennes and Rouen.
Shops on footThe shops of the boulevard du Six-Juin and of the Rives de l'Orne are within walking distance of most addresses.

Shops and services

Shops

Shops, retail brands and services bring the boulevard du Six-Juin and the streets of the district to life, complemented by the closeness of the Rives de l'Orne and the centre.

Culture and leisure

The closeness of the centre, the Rives de l'Orne and the leisure facilities gives the district a lively neighbourhood life.

Services

Schools, health services and public facilities serve a central area close to the centre and the station.

The history of the district

The Saint-Jean district stretches south of the centre of Caen, around the Saint-Jean church and the boulevard du Six-Juin. It is a central shopping area, extending the city centre towards the station and the Orne. The tram, along the boulevard du Six-Juin, serves the district with several stops, including Bernières and Résistance-Saint-Jean.

The district blends Reconstruction-era buildings, shops and more recent developments. The closeness of the centre, the Rives de l'Orne and the station makes it a very busy area. The T1 and T3 tram lines serve the boulevard du Six-Juin and link the district to the centre, the campuses and the peninsula.

Sought after for its central position, its shops and its tram services, Saint-Jean sits in the core of the Caen market. Supply ranges from period apartments to new developments, which attracts working people, first-time buyers and investors won over by the fast link to the centre and the station.

Who buys in Saint-Jean

The Saint-Jean district attracts working people, first-time buyers, families and investors looking for a central, shopping-focused and well-served area. Demand focuses on apartments close to the tram and the shops, as well as on new developments. The central position, the retail activity and the T1 and T3 tram services sustain steady demand, in the core of the city's market.

Frequently asked questions

The average price in Saint-Jean is 3 228 €/m² for an apartment (actual DVF transactions, notarised sales), within a range of 2 592 to 3 750 €/m² depending on the building, the floor and the condition.

Saint-Jean combines a central position, shops and direct tram services along the boulevard du Six-Juin, a step away from the centre, the Rives de l'Orne and the station. It is an area sought after for its neighbourhood life and ease of travel.

A varied supply: period apartments, Reconstruction-era buildings and new developments. Properties close to the tram and the shops are among the most in demand, both for a first purchase and for investment.

Yes. The T1 and T3 tram lines serve the boulevard du Six-Juin, the bus network rounds out the service and Caen station is very close.

Yes. The district extends the centre southwards towards the station, with strong retail activity and direct tram services. It is one of the most central areas of the city.