Living in Balma, Toulouse

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 Toulouse dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €650/month — roughly 13% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €800 - €900/month and three-bedrooms €1,100 - €1,200/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than most Toulouse areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, families, suburban tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Le Mirail. For a shorter commute, see Capitole.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Square Eugène Bonnet as nearby green space and Carrefour Market as the nearest supermarket around the Balma reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several 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 Balma, Toulouse?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Balma costs €600 - €700/month (second-hand contract) or €600 - €600/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €800 - €900/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,100 - €1,200/month.

Is Balma safe for expats?

Balma 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 Balma to Toulouse center?

The commute from Balma to Toulouse city center takes approximately 20 minutes by metro.

What is Balma like to live in?

Suburb east of Toulouse. Affordable housing, good schools, and metro access to city center. In our data it is tagged as affordable, families, suburban.