What is the average rent in Grenoble?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Grenoble city centre costs approximately EUR 730 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to EUR 563 (saving 23%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around EUR 1,272.

Is Grenoble affordable to live in?

Grenoble is mid-priced by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is strong. Workers in France earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,948 per month after tax.

🇫🇷 France · 2026

Cost of Living in Grenoble

Q: How expensive is Grenoble compared to the rest of France?

Grenoble ranks #295 out of 577 cities globally. It is 15.0% cheaper than the France average, based on 10 cities. The rent index is 18.2 and local purchasing power is 128.0.

15.0% below the France average

Ranked #295 of 577 cities · More expensive than 48.9% of cities worldwide

-15.0%

Cost of Living

-20.5%

Rent

-9.8%

Groceries

+8.0%

Purchasing Power

Compared to France average · See France ranking →

Rent Prices in Grenoble

Apartment	City Centre	Outside Centre	You Save
1-Bedroom	EUR 730/mo ≈ $821	EUR 563/mo ≈ $633	23%
3-Bedroom	EUR 1,272/mo ≈ $1,430	EUR 904/mo ≈ $1,016	29%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Grenoble has a cost of living index of 38.5 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 4 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

38.5

Index

Sources

7.9

Gap between sources