Living in Port Arthur, Turku

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 Turku dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €840/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,010 - €1,320/month and three-bedrooms €1,350 - €1,750/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Turku areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the historic, charming, community tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Turku as the nearest rail stop, Resiinapuisto as nearby green space and Lidl as the nearest supermarket around the Port Arthur reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many 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 Port Arthur, Turku?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Port Arthur costs €730 - €950/month (second-hand contract) or €600 - €780/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,010 - €1,320/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,350 - €1,750/month.

Is Port Arthur safe for expats?

Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur to Turku center?

The commute from Port Arthur to Turku city center takes approximately 8 minutes by walk.

What is Port Arthur like to live in?

Historic wooden house district. Charming streets, local cafes, strong community feel. In our data it is tagged as historic, charming, community.