
The housing crisis has made long-term rentals increasingly difficult to find, even for luxury properties in the French Riviera.
Historically a prime destination for the wealthy, the region’s real estate market has been shaped by soaring demand, limited supply, and an economy that favors short-term tourist rentals over stable, long-term leasing.
With cities like Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez drawing affluent visitors year-round, property owners are often incentivized to list their homes with short-term rental agencies rather than commit to a long-term tenant, even in the high-end market.
Investors who purchase luxury villas often do so as a means of capital appreciation, preferring to keep properties vacant rather than locking them into long-term contracts at fixed rates. Meanwhile, those who do rent their homes tend to prioritize seasonal or holiday lets, where weekly or monthly rental incomes can far exceed what they would earn from a year-long lease.
So with demand at a seemingly constant peak for long term luxury villa rentals, especially in the most desired regions of the area. Here are just a couple that have recently become available as long term rentals between Nice and Monaco for those that are interested:
Nice (Mont Boron)
€19,000 / Month
This splendid villa benefits from an open view, a flat plot of 1,450 m² planted with Mediterranean trees and a beautiful swimming pool. The main house (approximately 250 m²) is spread over two floors and is composed as follows: On the garden level: an entrance, double living room with high ceilings, a dining room, a toilet, dressing room, and a kitchen. On the first level: a landing, a bedroom with shower room and a toilet, a bedroom with bathroom (shower and bathtub) and a toilet. On the second level: a landing, a bedroom, a toilet, a dressing room, a bathroom with toilet and a terrace. A caretaker’s house (approximately 100m²) built on a cellar and a garage and two levels and composed of: On the ground floor: a kitchen, a bathroom, a bedroom and a garage. On the first floor: a living room, a hallway, a shower room, a bedroom. The total living space is 350 square meters. There are two parking spaces.
Villefranche-sur-Mer (St Michel)
€8,640 / Month
Pretty Provençal style villa of approximately 150m2 ideally located on the heights of Villefranche-sur-mer in an absolute calm environment.
This villa is completely renovated with quality services and benefits from a breathtaking view of the sea, the city and the mountains.
The villa is arranged as follows:
On the ground floor, a living room with an open fitted kitchen extending onto a large terrace with a view, a bedroom and a bathroom with toilet.Upstairs, 3 bedrooms including 1 master, a shower room with toilet. A heated swimming pool, a pétanque court and outdoor parking complete this green haven of peace.
If you are interested in these properties or have a request for your own long term villa rental, connect with us at Experience The French Riviera.
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