After telling you about the area of Rome where rents have increased the most, today we bring you some good news. Especially if you need to move house and are looking for a less expensive area to live in. While the capital’s real estate market closed 2025 with an overall increase of 8.3% on an annual basis, there is one area that is bucking the trend, offering a breath of fresh air to those looking for a new place to live.
Here’s where you can save money
In the northern quadrant, between Giustiniana, La Storta, and Olgiata, rental prices recorded the sharpest decline in December (-4.7%). Analyzing market data, an 80-square-meter apartment in this area is now available at an average rent of €976. This is a significant figure when compared to the city average, which reached its all-time high in December 2025.
While the northern suburbs are breathing easier, pressure remains very high in the rest of the city. Rome reached a record high of €18.7/m² in December, with steady growth showing no signs of stopping, driven mainly by areas such as Garbatella (+6.7% in one month) and the historic center, where an apartment of the same size (80 m²) costs over €2,450 per month.
It should be noted that the decline recorded in the Giustiniana-Olgiata area appears to be a natural correction after the peak reached in October 2025 (when prices reached €13.1/m²). Despite the decline at the end of the year, the area remains slightly more expensive than in December 2024 (+1.7% year-on-year), confirming a general trend of growth which, although slowed in some neighborhoods, continues to characterize the entire Roman territory.
For those on a limited budget, the eastern suburbs (Roma Est-Autostrade) remain the most affordable area overall at €11.6/m², but the ‘bargain’ of the month is the Cassia-north quadrant, which is becoming the ideal destination for those seeking the best combination of falling prices and quality of life.