The average price per m² in Marseille 1er (Marseille) is 3 503 €/m² for an apartment, within a range of 2,5 to 3,9 k€ per m², based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. Over the period, the market rose 16 % over 5 years and fell 3,1 % over the last 12 months, with about 606 transactions per year.
Illustration of the 1st arrondissement of Marseille.
Apartments in the 1st arrondissement of Marseille sell for an average of around 3 503 €/m², based on DVF data (actual notarised sales). Half of all sales fall between 2 468 and 3 940 €/m², the gap reflecting the condition of the building, the floor and the quality of the co-ownership. Five-year trend: +16 %.
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.
After 3 031 €/m² in 2021, the average price in the 1st arrondissement of Marseille reaches 3 503 €/m² in 2026, roughly +16 % over the period.
The Marché des Capucins, in Noailles, is one of the busiest in the city, complemented by many food shops and grocers from around the world.
Brands and boutiques all along La Canebière, the rue de Rome and the rue Saint-Ferréol, the main shopping street of the centre.
Schools, public offices, doctors and pharmacies in numbers; the nearby station eases access to services across the wider area.
The 1st arrondissement of Marseille, around La Canebière, Noailles and the Gare Saint-Charles. Google Maps.
The 1st arrondissement occupies the historic heart of Marseille, around La Canebière, the avenue that links the Vieux-Port to the upper districts. Belsunce, Noailles and Les Réformés developed over the centuries as districts of trade and passage, shaped by successive waves of immigration and by Mediterranean commerce.
The Gare Saint-Charles, opened in 1848 and connected to the TGV since 2001, anchors the arrondissement as the city's main gateway. The Marché des Capucins, in Noailles, remains one of the busiest in Marseille and the symbol of this working-class, cosmopolitan centre.
Today the 1st combines strong centrality with a mixed stock of older buildings. Part of it, run-down, is the focus of a wide rehabilitation effort launched after the collapse of buildings on the rue d'Aubagne in 2018. The arrondissement appeals for its location and its moderate prices given its central position.
The 1st draws first and foremost investors and first-time buyers, attracted by a very central address, proximity to the station and still-measured prices. Students and young professionals find small, well-connected units here. Attention centres on the condition of the buildings and the quality of the co-ownership, decisive in this older stock: a renovated property in a sound co-ownership stands out clearly from the rest of the market.
The average price in Marseille 1er is 3 503 €/m² for an apartment (actual DVF transactions, notarised sales), within a range of 2 468 to 3 940 €/m² depending on the building, the floor and the condition.
Its central position, proximity to the Gare Saint-Charles and the universities, and moderate purchase prices make it a favourite among buy-to-let investors. Yields are often above the city average, provided the condition of the building and the co-ownership is carefully checked.
Mostly older apartments, from studios to large three-room flats, in city-centre buildings that are sometimes run-down. The share of renovated properties is rising with the rehabilitation schemes under way in Noailles and Belsunce.
Yes, it is one of the best-connected areas of Marseille: the Gare Saint-Charles (TGV and TER), metro lines M1 and M2, and several tram lines along La Canebière. Most journeys are made on foot or by public transport.
The arrondissement mixes renovated buildings with others that are very run-down, sometimes on the same street. The condition of the stock, the presence of a lift and the health of the co-ownership explain wide price gaps from one building to the next.
This analysis is published by Immover, an independent observatory founded by Antony Barbier. Data sourced from official sources (DVF, INSEE, Notaries of France).