The average price per m² in Pessac is 3 585 €/m² for an apartment, within a range of 2,9 to 4,1 k€ per m², based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. Over the period, the market fell 3 % over 5 years and rose 2,2 % over the last 12 months, with about 276 transactions per year.
Illustration of Pessac, one of the large towns of Bordeaux Métropole, south-west of Bordeaux, served by tram line B and by two stations.
Apartments in Pessac sell at an average price of around 3 585 €/m², based on sales actually recorded (DVF data, the French notarised-sales database). A large town of Bordeaux Métropole, Pessac offers a more accessible market than central Bordeaux, while benefiting from tram line B and the presence of the university campus. Gaps between districts range from around 2 721 €/m² in Saige, a large housing estate to the south, the most affordable area, to nearly 3 983 €/m² in the Centre, around the Bourg, the most expensive area. The house market, dominant in this green, suburban commune, sits higher, around 3 969 €/m². Over five years, apartment prices have fallen by about 3 %, and the town records around 276 apartment sales per year.
Prices from the DVF file (Demandes de valeurs foncières, published by the DGFiP), transactions actually recorded at the notary at municipality level. Cross-referenced with the Notaires de France - INSEE indices. Learn more about our methodology.
After 3 686 €/m² in 2021, the average price in Pessac reaches 3 585 €/m² in 2026, a change of roughly -3 % over the period.
Change in the average price per m² over twelve months, district by district, based on the most recent DVF sales.
The average price per m² for an apartment in each district of Pessac covered by Immover, ranked from most expensive to most affordable.
The Pessac market follows the trajectory of the Bordeaux metropolitan area, in a more affordable form. With an average price of around 3 585 €/m² for an apartment, Pessac sits well below central Bordeaux. After the 2021-2022 peak, prices eased, with a fall of about 3 % over five years, and the commune records around 276 apartment sales per year, not counting an even more active house market in this suburban town.
Geography draws marked gaps. The Centre, around the Bourg, and the Alouette, near the station, concentrate the most highly rated areas. Le Monteil, Bellegrave, Université and the southern suburban districts form an intermediate core of the market. The Saige housing estate, to the south, remains the most affordable area, a legacy of 1960s and 1970s urban planning.
With an average price of around 3 585 €/m², Pessac sits among the large towns of the Bordeaux ring with moderate prices covered by Immover. A large town of Bordeaux Métropole, it offers a more affordable entry market than the central city, while benefiting from the same economic momentum, tram line B and the university presence, which makes it a sought-after commune both to buy a main home and to invest.
Pessac is one of the large communes of Bordeaux Métropole, with more than 65,000 inhabitants. It stretches south-west of Bordeaux, between Talence, Gradignan, Mérignac and the Landes forest. Long a land of vines and wine estates, including the famous château Pape Clément classified under the Pessac-Léognan appellation, the commune developed in the twentieth century into a sprawling residential town, mixing suburban districts, large housing estates and vast green spaces. Its proximity to Bordeaux and its tram service make it a direct extension of the central city.
Tram line B crosses Pessac and links its centre to the heart of Bordeaux, with a branch extended to France Alouette, near the Haut-Lévêque hospital. Along the way it serves the Talence-Pessac-Gradignan university campus and the Saige housing estate. Two stations round out the offer: Pessac station in the centre and Pessac-Alouette station, on the railway line towards Arcachon. The commune is also home to the Bourgailh forest, a vast eco-site to the west, and the Bellegrave sports complex.
This identity, at once residential, academic and wine-growing, shapes an active property market. Pessac attracts families and first-time buyers looking for a house or an apartment at a more moderate price than Bordeaux, as well as students and young professionals around the campus. The centre, around the Bourg, and the areas near the station are among the most highly rated, while the Saige housing estate, to the south, offers the most affordable prices. Demand remains strong, driven by metropolitan employment, the university and the quality of life of a green commune.
The Pessac market attracts families, first-time buyers, executives from the Bordeaux metropolitan area, investors and students. Demand focuses on houses in the suburban areas, sought after by families, on apartments close to the tram and the station, and on small units prized for buy-to-let around the university campus. Prices, more affordable than those of central Bordeaux, make it a favoured entry market for those who want to stay in the metropolitan area without paying for the heart of Bordeaux.
The average price in Pessac is 3 585 €/m² for an apartment (actual DVF transactions, notarised sales), within a range of 2 917 to 4 079 €/m² depending on the district. Listing portals show asking prices, 10 to 20 % above the prices actually recorded at signing.
No. The Centre, around the Bourg, and the Alouette area, near Pessac-Alouette station, sit at the top of the range, while the Saige housing estate, to the south, remains the most affordable area. In between, Le Monteil, Bellegrave, Université and the southern suburban districts make up an intermediate core of the market.
Yes. With an average price of around 3 585 €/m² for an apartment, Pessac sits well below central Bordeaux, while benefiting from the same metropolitan momentum and from tram line B. This is one of the reasons for its appeal to families and first-time buyers who want to stay in the metropolitan area.
Over five years, apartment prices have fallen by about 3 %, after the 2021-2022 peak that affected the whole Bordeaux metropolitan area. The market has stabilised, driven by the proximity of Bordeaux, the tram, the university and local employment.
The city average is not enough: you have to start from the price of your district, then adjust for the type of property (house or apartment), the floor, the condition, the proximity of a tram stop or a station and the surroundings. The Immover estimator draws on the actual sales closest to your address.
This analysis is published by Immover, an independent observatory founded by Antony Barbier. Data sourced from official sources (DVF, INSEE, Notaries of France).