Living in European Quarter, Brussels

Monthly rent in EUR (€). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Brussels dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,300/month — roughly 16% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,700 - €1,900/month and three-bedrooms €2,200 - €2,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by metro, it sits closer to the center than most Brussels areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the EU, business, expat-friendly tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Schaerbeek. For a shorter commute, see Sablon.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Schuman as the nearest rail stop, Jardin de la Vallée du Maelbeek - Maalbeekdaltuin as nearby green space and Louis Delhaize as the nearest supermarket around the European Quarter reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in European Quarter, Brussels?

A 1-bedroom apartment in European Quarter costs €1,200 - €1,400/month (second-hand contract) or €1,100 - €1,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,700 - €1,900/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,200 - €2,500/month.

Is European Quarter safe for expats?

European Quarter has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from European Quarter to Brussels center?

The commute from European Quarter to Brussels city center takes approximately 10 minutes by metro.

What is European Quarter like to live in?

EU institutions district. International, business, expat hub. In our data it is tagged as EU, business, expat-friendly.