After two years of marked slowdown, the French real estate market is showing signs of a gradual recovery. In 2025, the volume of transactions in existing homes reached around 921,000 sales, an increase of about 11% year-on-year, according to the Notaires de France. This recovery remains selective: demand is concentrated on properties considered accessible, well-located, and able to meet multiple uses. In this context, the two-bedroom apartment appears as the balance point of the market, at the crossroads of budget constraints and comfort expectations.
Unlike a studio, often perceived as transitional housing, a two-bedroom apartment offers a separate bedroom and a better quality of life while remaining more affordable than a three-bedroom. This intermediate positioning attracts a wide range of buyers: first-time buyers, young professionals, couples without children, and investors looking for a liquid asset. According to the INSEE, households composed of one or two people now represent the majority of households in urban areas, a structural data point that mechanically boosts demand for this type of housing.
Context: The French real estate market has shown growth in transactions in existing homes in recent years.
Fact Check: Data from the Notaires de France supports the increase in real estate transactions in 2025.
