The office market in Paris 1st
Louvre, Palais-Royal and Les Halles: the historic centre, a stone's throw from the Central Business District.
With 192 rental listings, the 1st accounts for 3.3% of the Paris office supply. It is the 4th most expensive of the 20 Paris arrondissements. The median unit size on the market is 135 m².
Rent by district
Districts with at least 10 listings. Median rent in €/m²/year, excluding VAT and service charges.
Rent by unit size
In the 1st, larger units let for more per m²: 653 € for units of 300–499 m², against 614 € for units under 100 m².
Size bands with at least 10 listings.
The 1st compared with its neighbours
Serviced offices and coworking
For a quick move-in without a conventional lease, there are 31 serviced office listings in the 1st, at a median price of 490 € excl. VAT per workstation per month, services included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the rent for offices in the 1st?
As at 15 October 2026, the median asking rent for offices in Paris 1st is 624 € per m² per year, excluding VAT and service charges, 12% above the Paris median (555 €). Half of all listings fall between 550 and 708 €.
How much does a 200 m² office cost in the 1st?
Around 124,000 € a year at the median rent for 100 to 300 m² units (620 €/m²), or 10,333 € a month, excluding VAT, service charges and taxes.
What is the sale price of offices in the 1st?
The median asking price for offices in Paris 1st is 15,777 € per m², based on 16 sale listings.
Which is the most expensive district in the 1st?
Palais-Royal, with a median rent of 690 €/m²/year across 23 listings.
What does “excl. VAT and service charges” mean?
It is the base rent alone: without VAT, and without the building’s service charges or the property tax that the landlord passes on to the tenant. In French listings this appears as “HT HC”.