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Passy, Auteuil, Trocadéro: three areas, three price levels. Here is how the 16th's market is really structured.
Last updated: July 2026
The average price per m² in Paris's 16th arrondissement stands between €10,800 and €11,200 in 2026. But this arrondissement-wide average is of little practical use to anyone looking to buy a luxury apartment here: the gaps between Passy, Auteuil and Trocadéro often exceed 40%, and the price per m² of a given property depends first on its street, floor and view, well before the mere fact of being "in the 16th".
It is one of the arrondissements most sought after by wealthy and international buyers, which explains constant demand and transactions that largely escape public statistics. This sustained demand comes both from French families settled there for generations and from international buyers for whom the 16th is the most recognizable Paris address abroad, just behind the Golden Triangle. Understanding the real structure of this market means breaking it down area by area.
| Area | Price per m² 2026 | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Passy | 9 500 – 11 500 € | Urban village, established families |
| Auteuil | 10 500 – 13 000 € | Green, family-friendly, villas |
| Trocadéro | 14 000 – 16 000+ € | Eiffel Tower views, international |
Passy retains a village atmosphere, with lively shopping streets and early 20th-century bourgeois buildings. It is traditionally the most affordable of the 16th's three main neighborhoods, with prices per m² most often between €9,500 and €11,500, depending on the street and proximity to Trocadéro or the Seine. Families settled there for generations live alongside a more recent international clientele, drawn by the balance between neighborhood life and prestige.
Auteuil, on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, stands out for its villas, Art Deco mansions and lower building density than elsewhere in the arrondissement. Prices per m² generally range from €10,500 to €13,000, with a marked premium for properties right on the edge of the woods or on the most sought-after streets around the Ranelagh. It is the favorite area for families seeking space and calm, close to renowned schools such as the Lycée Janson-de-Sailly.
Trocadéro commands the highest values in the arrondissement, driven by its iconic view of the Eiffel Tower and its density of listed Haussmannian buildings. At the most sought-after addresses, particularly around Avenue Foch and Place du Trocadéro, prices frequently exceed €14,000 per m², peaking above €16,000 for apartments with open views on high floors. This "Eiffel Tower view" premium alone can add 15 to 25% in value compared with a similar property without the view.
Beyond location, several criteria cause the price per m² to vary significantly from one property to another, sometimes within the same building: the floor and whether there is a lift, orientation and light, whether the view is open, the quality and history of the building, and of course the overall condition of the property (renovated or in need of updating). A dual-aspect apartment on a high floor with an open view can thus command a premium of 10 to 20% over a comparable property on the ground floor or overlooking a dark courtyard. Original mouldings, generous ceiling heights or, conversely, compliance works to be carried out also weigh heavily in the final negotiation.
To put these figures in context: the 17th arrondissement, just to the north, generally shows prices €1,000 to €1,500 per m² lower, making it a sought-after alternative for families who want comparable Haussmannian standing on a more measured budget. Conversely, the 8th arrondissement and its Golden Triangle outstrip the 16th at the most prestigious addresses, while the 7th arrondissement has a fairly similar price profile, with even scarcer housing stock. For families seeking more space on an equivalent budget, Neuilly-sur-Seine, just outside the 16th, remains the most natural alternative.
Price data on general-purpose portals is based almost exclusively on published listings, which represent only a fraction of the 16th's real market. A large share of transactions, particularly for the finest properties, is negotiated off the public market, through referrals or notary networks, at price levels that are never made public. This means the statistical averages available online sometimes significantly under- or overestimate the reality of a given street. The DVF database (Demande de Valeurs Foncières), public and free, lists the actual prices of past transactions recorded by notaries, but with a delay of several months and without qualitative detail about the property (floor, view, condition).
The 16th arrondissement stands out for its varied architecture, which directly influences observed price levels. Large family apartments of 150 to 250 m², typical of the Haussmannian buildings of Passy and Trocadéro, remain the most in demand among wealthy buyers seeking a long-term main residence. Auteuil's Art Deco mansions and villas, often divisible, attract a different clientele looking for a more intimate, leafy setting. Finally, pieds-à-terre of 60 to 100 m², rarer in a predominantly family arrondissement, command high premiums per m² when they are in serviced buildings near Trocadéro, much sought after by an international clientele passing through.
The structural scarcity of housing in the 16th has historically supported prices over the long term, even during slowdowns that were more pronounced elsewhere in Paris. This stability makes it a preferred choice for a wealth-preservation purchase, more than for short-term rental yield. The right time to buy depends less on overall market timing than on the ability to identify, at the right moment, the property that precisely matches your criteria — which often means having access to opportunities before they are made public.
To get a reliable valuation of a specific property in the 16th, it is better to rely on detailed, up-to-date knowledge of the ground, street by street, than on arrondissement averages gleaned online. That is precisely the role of a locally established buyer's agent: to give you an accurate, current reading tailored to your specific project, and access to properties that are never published on listing portals. Whether you are looking for a large family apartment in Passy, a villa in Auteuil or a pied-à-terre with a view in Trocadéro, the best decision is one made with a clear view of the real market, beyond statistical averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
The structural scarcity of housing in the 16th has historically supported prices over the long term, but no forecast can be guaranteed. Trocadéro remains the most dynamic area thanks to strong international demand.
The DVF database (Demande de Valeurs Foncières), public and free, lists the actual prices of past transactions. It does not, however, cover private sales, which are common in the 16th.
Passy generally remains the most accessible area of the 16th, with prices starting around €9,500/m², compared with €14,000 and more in Trocadéro for comparable standing.
An open view of the Eiffel Tower, rare and impossible to reproduce, can add 15 to 25% to the value of a comparable property without that view, particularly in the Trocadéro area.