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Property Prices in Université, 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 Université (Caen) is 3 683 €/m² for an apartment, within a range of 3,0 to 4,3 k€ per m², based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. Over the period, the market rose 13 % over 5 years and fell 0,1 % over the last 12 months, with about 53 transactions per year.

The Université district of Caen, around campus 1 of the University of Caen Normandy, north of the centre, served by the tram.

Property Prices in Université

The 2026 figures· Indicative data

3 683^€/m²

Apartments in the Université district, in Caen, sell at an average price of around 3 683 €/m², based on actual recorded prices (DVF transactions, the French database of notarised property sales). Between 2 950 and 4 276 €/m² covers half of the sales, the gap depending on the floor, the aspect and the condition of the property. Five-year change: +13 %.

Studio, T1 (1 room)4 252 €

Apartment (average)3 683 €

T2 (2 rooms)3 320 €

T4 and larger (4+ rooms)2 935 €

T3 (3 rooms)2 476 €

12-month change

-0,1 %

5-year change

+13 %

Transactions / year

Price range /m²

3,0 to 4,3 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

+13 % over 5 years

Change in the average price per m² in Université, Caen, 2021 to 2026. Source DVF.

After 3 267 €/m² in 2021, the average price in the Université district of Caen reaches 3 683 €/m² in 2026, roughly +13 % over the period.

Université compared with its neighbours

average €/m²

DistrictTierPrice /m²Gap

Centre3 850 €+5 %

Université3 683 €ref.

Le Port3 484 €-5 %

Saint-Gilles3 304 €-10 %

Jardin des Plantes3 281 €-11 %

Accessibility

Twisto tramThe Twisto tram serves the university area and links it to the centre, the peninsula and campus 2 Côte de Nacre to the north.
Bus networkSeveral Twisto bus lines serve the district and link it to the other faculties and to the districts of the city.
Closeness to the centreThe centre of Caen and its shops can be reached on foot or in a few minutes by tram from campus 1.
Jardin des PlantesThe Jardin des Plantes, a botanical garden very close by, offers a place to walk in the heart of the university area.

Shops and services

Shops

Local shops and everyday services serve the district, complemented by the retail offer of the nearby centre.

Université et culture

Campus 1, its libraries and its university facilities bring the area to life, complemented by the Jardin des Plantes for walking.

Services

Schools, student services, health facilities and public services serve a district shaped by university life.

The history of the district

The Université district stretches north of the centre of Caen, around campus 1 of the University of Caen Normandy. Rebuilt after the battle of Caen, the university set up its main campus on the heights above the centre, which has shaped the student identity of the area. The Jardin des Plantes, a botanical garden created in the eighteenth century by the university, is very close.

The district blends student halls, residential buildings and houses. The presence of the faculties, the libraries and the university facilities brings the area to life during term time. The Twisto tram and the bus network link the campus directly to the centre, the station and the other faculties, including campus 2 Côte de Nacre to the north.

Sought after for its closeness to the faculties and the centre, the Université area is among the most highly regarded in Caen. Demand, supported by the student population, focuses strongly on small units for buy-to-let, but also on family apartments close to amenities.

Who buys in Université

The Université district attracts students, working people, families and many investors looking for an area close to the faculties and the centre. Demand focuses on studios and small units for student buy-to-let, as well as on family apartments. The closeness of campus 1, the Jardin des Plantes and the tram sustains steady rental demand, which places the area among the most highly regarded in the city.

Frequently asked questions

The average price in Université is 3 683 €/m² for an apartment (actual DVF transactions, notarised sales), within a range of 2 950 to 4 276 €/m² depending on the building, the floor and the condition.

The area combines closeness to the faculties, the centre and the Jardin des Plantes, with direct tram services. Student demand sustains an active rental market, which makes it a district sought after both for a first purchase and for investment.

Yes. The closeness of campus 1 of the University of Caen Normandy keeps up strong demand for studios and small units to let. It is one of the areas most sought after by investors in the city.

Student halls, studios and small units, but also family apartments and houses. Supply ranges from rental properties to main homes close to amenities.

Yes. The Twisto tram and the bus network link the campus to the centre, the station and campus 2 Côte de Nacre, and most services are within walking distance.