Living in Sint-Pieters, Ghent

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 Ghent dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,025/month — roughly 11% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,300 - €1,500/month and three-bedrooms €1,750 - €2,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by tram, it sits farther out than most Ghent areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the university, students, parks tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Ledeberg. For a shorter commute, see Centrum.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Gent-Sint-Pieters as the nearest rail stop, Reigerspark as nearby green space and Delhaize as the nearest supermarket around the Sint-Pieters 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 Sint-Pieters, Ghent?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Sint-Pieters costs €950 - €1,100/month (second-hand contract) or €750 - €900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,300 - €1,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,750 - €2,000/month.

Is Sint-Pieters safe for expats?

Sint-Pieters 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 Sint-Pieters to Ghent center?

The commute from Sint-Pieters to Ghent city center takes approximately 12 minutes by tram.

What is Sint-Pieters like to live in?

University district near the train station. Student bars, affordable eats, and Citadelpark. In our data it is tagged as university, students, parks.