Living in Vieux Nice, Nice

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 Nice dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,400/month — roughly 4% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,750 - €2,050/month and three-bedrooms €2,400 - €2,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Nice areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the old-town, colorful, market tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Saint-Roch.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Cathédrale - Vieille Ville as the nearest tram stop, Jardin Henri Betti as nearby green space and Bio C' Bon as the nearest supermarket around the Vieux Nice 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 Nice, Nice?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Vieux Nice costs €1,300 - €1,500/month (second-hand contract) or €1,050 - €1,250/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,750 - €2,050/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,400 - €2,800/month.

Is Vieux Nice safe for expats?

Vieux Nice 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 Vieux Nice to Nice center?

The commute from Vieux Nice to Nice city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Vieux Nice like to live in?

Pastel-colored old town. Cours Saleya flower market, narrow alleys, gelato and socca stalls. In our data it is tagged as old-town, colorful, market.