The 10
most expensive neighborhoods in Strasbourg

Petite France and Grande Île constitute the historical and heritage heart of Strasbourg — listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, then extended to the Neustadt in 2017. This area is one of the best preserved medieval ensembles in Europe — half-timbered houses from the 15th and 16th centuries along the arms of the Ill, covered bridges, cobbled streets, Cathedral Square dominated by the 142-meter Gothic spire.

Apartments in renovated half-timbered houses, private mansions, and buildings in the historic center command some of the highest prices in Strasbourg—from €4,500 to €7,200 per square meter for exceptional properties with views of the Cathedral or the Ill River, according to strasbourg-immobilier.fr (2026). This area is the top choice for heritage investors and international buyers seeking prestigious addresses.

The Orangerie district is Strasbourg's most prestigious—and probably its most international—neighborhood. Located a stone's throw from the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, and the European Court of Human Rights, it is home to the residences of diplomats, MEPs, senior civil servants, and executives of international organizations based in Strasbourg. The Parc de l'Orangerie—a 26-hectare protected area, the largest park in the city—is the green heart and the district's primary residential asset.

According to MeilleursAgents (April 1, 2026), the average price in the Orangerie district reached €5,170/m² for apartments, with a range from €3,573 to €6,491/m² depending on the address and floor. This is the area in Strasbourg with the highest median price according to MeilleursAgents. Rents there reach as low as €28/m² for the most sought-after addresses—driven by European civil servants whose housing allowances are exceptionally high.

Les Contades is the district of Strasbourg's upper class—a quiet residential area between the historic center and the Orangerie, bordered by the Parc des Contades (the other large park in the center of Strasbourg). Its wide avenues lined with plane trees, its Haussmannian buildings with imposing facades, and its discreet private mansions make it one of the most sought-after districts in Strasbourg for affluent families looking for space, tranquility, and proximity to the European institutions.

According to Safti's Bien-Estimer data (August 2026), apartment prices in Les Contades reach €4,742/m², with the best addresses at €5,600/m². This is the preferred choice for families who want to be close to the Orangerie without paying the added institutional prestige of that area.

The Neustadt is the new town built by Imperial Germany during the annexation of Alsace (1871-1918) — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017 as an extension of the Grande Île. Its Wilhelminian buildings with monumental pink sandstone facades, its wide Haussmann-style avenues, its neo-Baroque ornamentation, and its apartments with extraordinary volumes (ceilings of 3.50-4 m, solid wood floors, woodwork) constitute an exceptional real estate portfolio unique in France.

The Neustadt market is driven by lovers of grand architecture and buyers who understand these buildings—magnificent in facade, boasting volumes unmatched elsewhere in Strasbourg, but sometimes requiring significant energy-efficiency renovations. The Conseil des XV, the most sought-after area of ​​the Neustadt, is located just east of the historic center and Place Broglie.

The Halles-Bourse district is the vibrant commercial heart of Strasbourg—immediately adjacent to the Grande Île, bordered by Place Kléber (the city's largest square), the covered market halls, Rue de la Mer-Rouge, and the historic Bourse district. Apartments on upper floors with views over the rooftops of Strasbourg and the Cathedral command high prices thanks to this exceptional view and the immediate proximity to the city center.

Robertsau is Strasbourg's exception—a true village within the city, with its human-scale streets, houses with gardens, its 325-hectare Rhine forest bordering the city, and its renowned schools. Known for its concentration of residences for European civil servants and executives of institutions who wish to combine proximity to the Parliament with green space, Robertsau is Strasbourg's Neuilly—calm, green, and family-friendly. It is particularly appreciated by German and Swiss cross-border workers.

The Krutenau is Strasbourg's bohemian and artistic district—the "Strasbourg Marais"—located immediately southeast of the Grande Île, bordered by the branches of the Ill River. Its village-like streets, markets, artisanal cafés, art galleries, and 19th-century buildings make it a popular area for creatives, professionals, and buyers who value authenticity over ostentatious luxury. Apartments with views of the Ill command a significant premium.

The Esplanade is Strasbourg's university and institutional district, located east of the historic center, bordered by the Vauban Citadel (17th century, partially preserved) and the campuses of the University of Strasbourg. The proximity of the Deux-Rives project—a major urban renewal operation on the banks of the Rhine—and the arrival of the tramway (line E) generate strong potential for development in the medium term.

The area around the train station is the convenient entry point to Strasbourg for those who commute between Paris and Strasbourg—a 1 hour 46 minute direct TGV train ride, with direct tram service from the station to the city center and the European institutions. Strasbourg train station itself is a remarkable historic building—a 19th-century Neo-Romanesque façade with a contemporary glass roof added in 2007. The area has been undergoing extensive urban redevelopment since 2024, with high-quality new developments driving up prices.

The Deux Rives district is Strasbourg's major urban project for the 2020s and 2030s—a vast redevelopment of the former port and industrial sites along the Rhine, linked to the German city of Kehl (Baden-Württemberg) by the famous Deux Rives footbridge. The Parc des Deux Rives (1,000 hectares) is one of the largest cross-border green spaces in Europe. New developments there offer contemporary apartments with views of the Rhine at prices that are still competitive—but are rising sharply.