The office market in Paris 5th
The Latin Quarter: universities, research institutes and a modest stock of office space.
With 64 rental listings, the 5th accounts for 1.1% of the Paris office supply. It is the 11th most expensive of the 20 Paris arrondissements. The median unit size on the market is 157 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 5th, larger units let for less per m²: 457 € for units of 300–499 m², against 544 € for units under 100 m².
Size bands with at least 10 listings.
The 5th compared with its neighbours
| Area | Median rent | Median sale price /m² | Rent difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris 5th | 520 € | 10,215 € | — |
| Paris 4th | 568 € | — | +9% |
| Paris 6th | 533 € | 11,343 € | +2% |
| Paris 13th | 390 € | 7,688 € | –25% |
| Paris 14th | 429 € | 7,431 € | –18% |
| Paris overall | 555 € | 10,041 € | +7% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rent for offices in the 5th?
As at 15 October 2026, the median asking rent for offices in Paris 5th is 520 € per m² per year, excluding VAT and service charges, 6% below the Paris median (555 €). Half of all listings fall between 457 and 600 €.
How much does a 200 m² office cost in the 5th?
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 5th?
The median asking price for offices in Paris 5th is 10,215 € per m², based on 19 sale listings.
Which is the most expensive district in the 5th?
Val-de-Grace, with a median rent of 500 €/m²/year across 11 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”.