Living in Vieux-Port / 1er, Marseille

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 Marseille dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €950/month — roughly 5% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,150 - €1,400/month and three-bedrooms €1,600 - €1,900/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Marseille areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the central, waterfront, lively tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Hôtel de Ville as the nearest rail stop, Square Chevalier Paul as nearby green space and Super Cafoutch as the nearest supermarket around the Vieux-Port / 1er 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 Vieux-Port / 1er, Marseille?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Vieux-Port / 1er costs €850 - €1,050/month (second-hand contract) or €700 - €850/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,150 - €1,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,600 - €1,900/month.

Is Vieux-Port / 1er safe for expats?

Vieux-Port / 1er has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Vieux-Port / 1er to Marseille center?

The commute from Vieux-Port / 1er to Marseille city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Vieux-Port / 1er like to live in?

The beating heart of Marseille. Old port views, fish market, Canebière boulevard, and non-stop energy. In our data it is tagged as central, waterfront, lively.