The office market in Paris 2nd
Bourse, Opéra and Sentier: a long financial tradition and a strong presence of young tech companies.
With 411 rental listings, the 2nd accounts for 7.2% of the Paris office supply. It is the 6th most expensive of the 20 Paris arrondissements. The median unit size on the market is 144 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 2nd, larger units let for more per m²: 822 € for units of 1,000–1,999 m², against 549 € for units under 100 m².
Size bands with at least 10 listings.
The 2nd compared with its neighbours
| Area | Median rent | Median sale price /m² | Rent difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris 2nd | 596 € | 11,512 € | — |
| Paris 1st | 624 € | 15,777 € | +5% |
| Paris 3rd | 562 € | 10,889 € | –6% |
| Paris 9th | 615 € | 11,124 € | +3% |
| Paris 10th | 508 € | 9,015 € | –15% |
| Paris overall | 555 € | 10,041 € | –7% |
Serviced offices and coworking
For a quick move-in without a conventional lease, there are 89 serviced office listings in the 2nd, at a median price of 620 € excl. VAT per workstation per month, services included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the rent for offices in the 2nd?
As at 15 October 2026, the median asking rent for offices in Paris 2nd is 596 € per m² per year, excluding VAT and service charges, 7% above the Paris median (555 €). Half of all listings fall between 510 and 720 €.
How much does a 200 m² office cost in the 2nd?
Around 120,000 € a year at the median rent for 100 to 300 m² units (600 €/m²), or 10,000 € a month, excluding VAT, service charges and taxes.
What is the sale price of offices in the 2nd?
The median asking price for offices in Paris 2nd is 11,512 € per m², based on 19 sale listings.
Which is the most expensive district in the 2nd?
Vivienne, with a median rent of 653 €/m²/year across 31 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”.