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For many families looking west of Paris, the decision comes down to two addresses separated by little more than the Porte Maillot: the 16th arrondissement and Neuilly-sur-Seine. They share the same Bois de Boulogne, the same calm residential streets and often the same buyers. Yet they are two different markets, with different prices, different property types and different ways of living.
Neuilly is the most expensive municipality in the Île-de-France region outside Paris, and in several respects it offers what central Paris rarely can: large family apartments, recent buildings with parking and lifts, gardens and rooftop terraces. This guide explains how the Neuilly market works in 2026, how its neighbourhoods compare, and when Neuilly is a better choice than the 16th arrondissement.
Neuilly sits directly on the western edge of Paris, between the Bois de Boulogne and the Seine, with the business district of La Défense on the opposite bank. Its appeal rests on a few lasting strengths:
The buyer base is largely French, with a strong presence of executives and established families, complemented by international buyers looking for a family home close to Paris.
After two years of correction, the Neuilly market has stabilised. The average price was around €10,800 per m² in the first half of 2026, slightly down over one year but rising again in the most recent quarter. Other observatories place the average between €10,400 and €10,500 per m², close to or slightly above the Paris average.
As in Paris, the average hides wide differences between neighbourhoods and property types. Market estimates place the most sought-after sector, Sablons and Madrid, at around €12,000 to €14,000 per m² for quality apartments, the Île de la Jatte at around €10,000 to €12,000, and Bagatelle among the more accessible areas. Exceptional properties, such as top-floor apartments with large terraces or private mansions, are priced on an entirely different scale.
For buyers coming from the 16th arrondissement, the comparison is instructive: Neuilly is generally priced at a similar or lower level per m² than the best addresses of the 16th, but offers more apartments with parking, outdoor space and recent construction.
Bordering the Bois de Boulogne, the most prestigious residential area of Neuilly. Private mansions, gardens, quiet avenues and some of the finest apartment buildings in the city.
Around the metro station and the Lycée Pasteur, highly sought after by families for its schools, shops and direct access to Paris. Family apartments with three or four bedrooms are in constant demand here.
Calm and green, close to the Bagatelle gardens and the Bois. Generally more accessible in price, it offers good value for families seeking space.
An island in the Seine combining riverside residences, recent buildings and a distinctive, almost village-like atmosphere. Some apartments offer views over the river and towards La Défense.
The central part of Neuilly, around the avenue Charles-de-Gaulle and the town hall, with a dense commercial fabric and a wide range of apartment buildings.
The core of the market. Neuilly offers a larger supply of apartments of 120 to 250 m² than central Paris, often in buildings with lifts, caretakers and underground parking.
One of Neuilly’s distinctive features. Many buildings from the 1960s onwards include top-floor duplexes with large terraces and, from the right floors, open views over Paris, the Bois de Boulogne or La Défense. Our article on what outdoor space is worth explains how these terraces affect value.
Neuilly has one of the largest concentrations of hôtels particuliers in the Paris region. They rarely reach the open market and change hands discreetly. Our guide to hôtels particuliers in Paris covers this segment.
Our current listing in Neuilly illustrates what the city offers at the top of the market. This 245 m² duplex for sale in Neuilly-sur-Seine is offered at €4,890,000. It includes six rooms and four bedrooms, and is crowned by a rooftop of around 150 m² with views over Paris.
This combination of family space, private outdoor space and open views would be extremely difficult to find at a comparable price in the most sought-after parts of the 16th arrondissement. It suits a family looking for a primary residence with the feel of a house, or an international buyer seeking a Paris base with a rare outdoor setting.
Our guides to apartments for sale on avenue Foch and to the 16th arrondissement for international families explore the Parisian side of the choice.
Paris applies a rent control scheme to leases where the apartment is the tenant’s main residence. Neuilly-sur-Seine is not part of that scheme, which gives owners more freedom when setting the rent of a primary-residence lease. Owners should nonetheless follow the general rules on furnished and unfurnished leases, detailed in our owner’s guide to renting out a luxury apartment.
Our pre-purchase checklist covers every document to request, and our guide to the total cost of buying details the costs on top of the price.
LuxuryFlat, led by Sami Saab, specialises in prime residential property in western Paris and its immediate surroundings, from the 16th, 8th, 7th and 6th arrondissements to Neuilly-sur-Seine. Our network of owners gives access to properties that are often sold discreetly, and our presence in Paris and Dubai allows us to support international buyers at every stage, including purchases made from abroad.
Looking for a family apartment in Neuilly? Contact Sami Saab to view our duplex with rooftop or to discuss off-market opportunities in Neuilly and the 16th arrondissement.
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Each of the two apartments presented in this guide can be viewed by appointment. Buyers can also share their criteria (floor, view, budget, level of renovation) to discover similar properties in Neuilly-sur-Seine and the 16th arrondissement, including properties not yet published on the market.
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The average was around €10,800 per m² in the first half of 2026. The most sought-after sectors, such as Sablons and Madrid, reach around €12,000 to €14,000 per m² for quality apartments, while exceptional properties are priced well above.
Neuilly’s average is close to or slightly above the Paris average, but generally comparable to or below the best addresses of the 16th arrondissement. The main difference is the type of property: Neuilly offers more large apartments with parking and outdoor space.
Saint-James and Madrid are the most prestigious, Les Sablons is the most sought after by families for its schools and transport, Bagatelle is calmer and more accessible, and the Île de la Jatte offers a distinctive riverside setting.
Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership of residential property in France, and the purchase can be completed remotely through a power of attorney.
Apartments in Saint-Germain-des-Prés are viewed by appointment. Buyers can share their criteria (floor, view, budget, level of renovation) to discover properties matching their search in the 6th arrondissement, including properties not yet published on the market.