Mauritius Property Market Overview October 2026

The Mauritius residential property market enters Q4 2026 with 7,679 active listings tracked across the island, according to live data published by PropertyFinder Mauritius. The market is broadly split between 5,958 listings for sale and 1,721 for rent.

The median asking price for residential properties for sale stands at approximately Rs 29.4 million (around EUR 555,000 at a reference rate of 1 EUR = 53 MUR). This reflects a market that spans affordable apartments in the centre of the island through to ultra-luxury oceanfront villas on the west and south coasts.

Regional Price Breakdown

Prices vary considerably by region. The south and east of the island command the highest medians, driven by exclusive villa developments with ocean frontage. The centre and north offer greater accessibility for buyers entering the market.

  • South: Median sale price approximately Rs 66.4 million
  • East: Median sale price approximately Rs 54.8 million
  • West: Median sale price approximately Rs 39 million
  • North: Median sale price approximately Rs 26.9 million
  • Centre: Median sale price approximately Rs 12.9 million

The west coast, encompassing areas such as Tamarin, Black River and Flic en Flac, continues to attract the highest volume of international buyer interest. Resort-style PDS and Smart City developments here offer residency rights alongside high-quality amenities.

Foreign Buyer Eligibility

Approximately 40% of currently tracked listings are eligible for purchase by non-Mauritian nationals under government-approved schemes. These include the Property Development Scheme (PDS), the Smart City Scheme, and the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS), all of which require a minimum investment of USD 375,000 and confer permanent residency rights upon acquisition.

For buyers researching their options, the PropertyFinder Mauritius market intelligence page provides a live breakdown of eligible stock by region, updated hourly from active listings across the island.

Rental Market October 2026

The rental market tracks 1,721 active listings. The median monthly rent is approximately Rs 82,574 (around EUR 1,558), though furnished villas in premium west coast locations can achieve significantly higher rates. Demand is concentrated among expatriate professionals, corporate tenants and short-term visitors to the island.

The combination of a competitive rental yield, a straightforward residency pathway and Mauritius well-established financial infrastructure continues to draw international investors to the island. Full market data including regional price distributions and current listing volumes is available at propertyfinder.mu/market.