Apartments for sale in Rome to live in and invest
The most interesting apartments on sale now, from an apartment in Centocelle to one in the Monti quarter, price per m² and yield by district, costs on top of the price and what the purchase gives for status.
In 2026 a square metre in Rome costs about $4,300 (3,800 euros) by asking price, by district from $2,530 in Ponte di Nona to $9,850 in the historic centre. Long-term letting brings 5.9% a year before tax, 3.9-7.5% by district. An apartment in Centocelle costs $117,000, and Italy does not give a residence permit for a purchase.
Below are the most interesting offers on sale now, price per m² and rental yield by district, and every cost on top of the price. A manager will find a property for your requirements.
The market in brief
Data for 2026.
Which apartments are on sale in Rome
The most interesting apartments from $117,000 to $298,000 in Centocelle, Pigneto, Monteverde, Ostiense, Prati, Trastevere and Monti. A manager will find an apartment for your requirements and send the documents, floor plans and similar options in the chat.
A 42 m² one-bedroom apartment with a separate kitchen for renovation
$117,000
A 42 m² apartment on the ground floor of a five-storey building with a lift in Centocelle, a residential quarter in the east of Rome: a bedroom, a separate kitchen-diner and a bathroom. The apartment needs full renovation, and the heating is central. Metro line C, a railway station, schools and shops are nearby. The average long-term rental yield in Centocelle is 6.1% a year before tax.
A 38 m² two-room apartment with its own entrance in a courtyard by the metro
$145,000
A self-contained 38 m² home with its own entrance in a large, well-kept courtyard of a 1960s building in the Malatesta quarter next to Pigneto: a living room with a kitchen, a large bedroom and a bathroom. The building and the apartment are fully renovated, ready to move in. Malatesta metro C is a few minutes' walk away, with supermarkets and shops nearby. The average long-term rental yield in Pigneto and San Lorenzo is 6.5% a year before tax.
A 30 m² top-floor studio with a terrace
$197,000
A 30 m² studio on the 5th and top floor of a 1966 building with a lift in Colli Portuensi, a residential quarter of Monteverde in the south-west of Rome. Its own terrace on the apartment level with three storerooms, and the one large room is easy to divide into zones. The street is quiet and residential, with shops and transport nearby. The average long-term rental yield in Monteverde is 4.9% a year before tax.
A 53 m² two-room apartment for renovation by Piramide metro
$231,000
A 53 m² apartment on the 1st floor of a 1930s building with a lift in Ostiense: a living room with a kitchen area, a bedroom and a bathroom with a window, windows onto a quiet courtyard. The apartment needs renovation, and the non-load-bearing walls can be removed to redo the layout. Piramide metro B is under 5 minutes' walk, and Ostiense station has trains to Fiumicino airport and to the sea at Ostia. The average long-term rental yield in Garbatella and Ostiense is 5.7% a year before tax.
A 30 m² one-bedroom apartment with a mezzanine in Prati
$235,000
A 30 m² apartment on the ground floor of a residential building in Prati, set back from the busy street in a courtyard with greenery and benches: a bedroom, a kitchen-diner, a hallway, a bathroom, a mezzanine and a storeroom. Good condition, ready to live in. The owner sells directly, without intermediaries. The average long-term rental yield in Prati is 4.6% a year before tax.
A renovated 34 m² studio between the Janiculum and San Cosimato
$290,000
A 34 m² studio on the 1st floor of an early 1900s building without a lift on a quiet Trastevere street between the Janiculum hill and Piazza di San Cosimato. Recently renovated, registered as a home in the cadastre, a kitchen open to the living room, windows onto the inner courtyard. Heating and air conditioning by heat pump. The average long-term rental yield in Testaccio and Trastevere is 4.8% a year before tax.
A renovated 39 m² two-room apartment in the Monti quarter
$298,000
A 39 m² apartment in an old building in Monti, one of the oldest quarters of Rome's historic centre: a living room with an open kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom. A raised ground floor, a metre and a half above the street, a recent renovation and air conditioning, with a shared terrace and courtyard. The apartment is let to guests by the night now and is free at once. The average long-term rental yield in the historic centre is 3.9% a year before tax.
How much a square metre costs in Rome districts
The table shows the average asking price by district from the index, September 2026. The city average is about $4,300 (3,800 euros) per m². The historic centre is 2.3 times the average, Parioli, Trastevere, Aventino and Prati 65-75% above it. Centocelle in the east is 19% below the average, Ostia by the sea and Ponte di Nona 32-41% below.
| District | Per m², $ | Per m², euros | 50 m² apartment, $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Storico (Monti, Pantheon, Navona) | $9,850 | 8,776 | $493,000 |
| Parioli and Flaminio | $7,480 | 6,660 | $374,000 |
| Testaccio and Trastevere | $7,470 | 6,658 | $374,000 |
| Aventino and San Saba | $7,270 | 6,473 | $363,000 |
| Prati, Borgo and Mazzini | $7,060 | 6,289 | $353,000 |
| Salario and Trieste | $6,740 | 6,000 | $337,000 |
| Bologna and Policlinico | $6,430 | 5,731 | $322,000 |
| Termini and Repubblica | $6,310 | 5,622 | $316,000 |
| San Giovanni and Re di Roma | $5,550 | 4,948 | $278,000 |
| Monteverde and Colli Portuensi | $5,030 | 4,479 | $251,000 |
| Appio Latino | $4,910 | 4,376 | $246,000 |
| Garbatella and Ostiense | $4,720 | 4,205 | $236,000 |
| EUR and Torrino | $4,640 | 4,137 | $232,000 |
| Pigneto and San Lorenzo | $4,450 | 3,961 | $222,000 |
| Monte Sacro and Talenti | $4,310 | 3,840 | $216,000 |
| Marconi and San Paolo | $4,300 | 3,832 | $215,000 |
| Cinecittà and Quadraro | $3,690 | 3,289 | $185,000 |
| Centocelle | $3,470 | 3,088 | $173,000 |
| Trionfale and Monte Mario | $3,460 | 3,084 | $173,000 |
| Ostia by the sea | $2,900 | 2,580 | $145,000 |
| Ponte di Nona and Torre Angela | $2,530 | 2,257 | $127,000 |
| All Rome | ~$4,300 | about 3,800 | ~$215,000 |
Data for September 2026: the average asking price of housing by Rome district from the index, September 2026; all Rome is the average asking price of apartments in the city for 2026. Dollars at 1.1225 dollars per euro (European Central Bank, 19 October 2026).
What yield renting out an apartment in Rome brings
Long-term letting in Rome brings 5.9% a year before tax on average by the asking price index for September 2026. Yield is highest in Trigoria and Castel Romano on the southern edge, 7.5%: a square metre there costs $2,460. In Pigneto and San Lorenzo, Ponte di Nona, Centocelle and Ostia the yield is 6.1-6.5%: a square metre there costs $2,530-4,450, and a 50 m² apartment rents for $680-1,210 a month. In the historic centre, Parioli and Salario the yield is 3.9-4.4%.
| District | Rent of 50 m² a month | Yield a year |
|---|---|---|
| Trigoria and Castel Romano | $770 (690 euros) | 7.5% |
| Pigneto and San Lorenzo | $1,210 (1,080 euros) | 6.5% |
| Ponte di Nona and Torre Angela | $680 (600 euros) | 6.4% |
| Centocelle | $880 (780 euros) | 6.1% |
| Ostia by the sea | $740 (660 euros) | 6.1% |
| Trionfale and Monte Mario | $860 (760 euros) | 5.9% |
| Cinecittà and Quadraro | $890 (800 euros) | 5.8% |
| Garbatella and Ostiense | $1,130 (1,010 euros) | 5.7% |
| Marconi and San Paolo | $990 (880 euros) | 5.5% |
| Termini and Repubblica | $1,360 (1,210 euros) | 5.2% |
| Monteverde and Colli Portuensi | $1,040 (920 euros) | 4.9% |
| Appio Latino | $1,000 (890 euros) | 4.9% |
| Monte Sacro and Talenti | $880 (780 euros) | 4.9% |
| Testaccio and Trastevere | $1,500 (1,340 euros) | 4.8% |
| Aventino and San Saba | $1,450 (1,290 euros) | 4.8% |
| San Giovanni and Re di Roma | $1,120 (1,000 euros) | 4.8% |
| EUR and Torrino | $940 (840 euros) | 4.8% |
| Prati, Borgo and Mazzini | $1,340 (1,200 euros) | 4.6% |
| Bologna and Policlinico | $1,220 (1,080 euros) | 4.5% |
| Salario and Trieste | $1,230 (1,090 euros) | 4.4% |
| Parioli and Flaminio | $1,320 (1,180 euros) | 4.2% |
| Centro Storico (Monti, Pantheon, Navona) | $1,620 (1,440 euros) | 3.9% |
| All Rome | ~$1,070 (960 euros) | 5.9% |
Data for September 2026: the average asking rent and sale price index by Rome district, September 2026, rent for a 50 m² apartment; all Rome is the same index for the city, September 2026. Yield is gross, before tax, building costs and vacancy between tenants.
An apartment in Rome can be let to tourists: it needs the national identification code, registration with the Lazio region, and guest details reported to the police. Tax on short lets is 21% for one apartment and 26% for the second, and from the third apartment letting counts as a business. That is why the yield in the list is calculated on long-term letting.
Tax on long-term rent is a flat 21%, or 10% under agreed-rent contracts, and a non-resident pays it in Italy. Rates and the tax on sale are on the page taxes in Italy.
What costs to add to the price of an apartment
The main payment when buying from a private seller is the registration tax: 9% of the cadastral value for a second home and 2% for a first home, but not less than $1,130 (1,000 euros). The cadastral value is below the market price and is calculated from the apartment's cadastral income. From a developer you pay 10% VAT instead, 4% for a first home. The deposit under the preliminary contract is part of the price.
| Payment | Apartment for $290,000 (258,000 euros) | Share of price |
|---|---|---|
| Registration tax from a private seller | 9% of the cadastral value, 2% for a first home, not less than $1,130 (1,000 euros) | of the cadastral value |
| Mortgage and cadastral taxes | $113 (100 euros) | 0.04% |
| Notary with 22% VAT | $2,250-3,260 (2,000-2,900 euros) | 0.8-1.1% |
| Italian tax code | needed before the deal | free |
| Total on top of the price and registration tax | $2,360-3,370 (2,100-3,000 euros) | 0.8-1.2% |
Data for 2026: the state sets the registration tax rates and the fixed taxes, and the notary's fee depends on the deal price. If a representative signs the deal, add a power of attorney with an apostille and a translation. A manager will find the cadastral value and calculate the costs for a specific apartment.
In Rome an apartment is checked before the deposit
A mistake costs more than the tax: a warehouse, shop or office by cadastre is sold as an apartment, or ownership without the right of use, an apartment with tenants, or one whose floor plan does not match the cadastre, and then the bank gives no mortgage and the notary cannot close the deal. The deposit under the preliminary contract stays with the seller if you back out. Murblz support removes these risks: we choose the apartment, check title, cadastre, permits and seller, arrange the tax code and handle the deal at the notary up to registration of title together with locally licensed partners.
The cost of support depends on the budget and goal of the purchase; a manager will calculate it in the chat.
Does an apartment in Rome give a residence permit
Buying an apartment does not give a residence permit in Italy. Your own home meets the housing requirement of the elective residence visa, while a stable income not from employment, about $34,800 (31,000 euros) a year, is confirmed separately. This visa does not allow work.
The investor visa is given for investments in government bonds, shares of Italian companies, start-ups and projects of public interest, and property is not on the list. You can buy an apartment without a residence permit: EU citizens buy on equal terms with Italians, citizens of other countries on the basis of reciprocity. All routes are in the article how to get Italian residency.
How we choose an apartment
- Goal and budget: living in Rome, letting, or both. The manager clarifies the district, the way to work and school, area and floor.
- The list: apartments at seller prices, with building costs and a yield calculation based on rents in the district.
- Checks: title and encumbrances, the cadastral category, whether the floor plan matches the cadastre and building permits, debts on building fees, tenancy contracts.
- The deal in person or by power of attorney: Italian tax code, the preliminary contract with a deposit, the deed at the notary and registration of title.
The list a manager sends in the chat, with seller prices on the date of the list.
Read also
- Investment property in Italy: what to buy and what it costs
- Rome: city and relocation guide 2026
- Buy an apartment in Italy in 2026: prices, taxes, residency
- Taxes in Italy in 2026 for foreigners and expats
All countries and budgets compared - on the page Investment property abroad.
FAQ
How much does an apartment in Rome cost?
Can a foreigner buy an apartment in Rome?
Does buying an apartment in Rome give residence?
What rental yield does an apartment in Rome bring?
What taxes apply when buying an apartment in Rome?
Can I let an apartment in Rome to tourists?
Which district of Rome to buy an apartment in to let?
Don’t want to figure this out alone?
We handle the whole process end to end: we shortlist properties for your goal, run legal checks and support the deal through to registration. Ask your question in the chat: the free consultation starts right here. Legal representation before authorities and courts is handled by Murblz specialists together with locally licensed partners.
The Murblz consultant replies straight away in the chat on this page. Describe your situation and we will work it out together.
Free consultation