Milan average 1-bed rent: €1,400/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +6% Milan tops Italy's rent chart Students struggle with room prices Winter Olympics 2026 boosted demand Deposits are limited to 3 months' rent by law. Standard free-market leases are 4+4 years; 'canone concordato' leases are 3+2 with lower rent. Milan average 1-bed rent: €1,400/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +6% Milan tops Italy's rent chart Students struggle with room prices Winter Olympics 2026 boosted demand Deposits are limited to 3 months' rent by law. Standard free-market leases are 4+4 years; 'canone concordato' leases are 3+2 with lower rent.
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Milan Rent Index 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Milan. The typical one-bedroom rent is €1,400 per month, up 6% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brera | €1,900 | €2,800 | +5.2% |
| Porta Nuova | €1,800 | €2,600 | +5.8% |
| Navigli | €1,400 | €2,000 | +6.4% |
| Città Studi | €1,150 | €1,650 | +6.8% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, EUR). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Milan
- Deposits are limited to 3 months' rent by law.
- Standard free-market leases are 4+4 years; 'canone concordato' leases are 3+2 with lower rent.
- Leases must be registered with the tax agency; unregistered leases are void.
- Tenants can leave early for serious reasons with 6 months' notice.
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