Living in Bolognina, Bologna

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 Bologna dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €825/month — roughly 18% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,050 - €1,250/month and three-bedrooms €1,450 - €1,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Bologna areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, multicultural, improving tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Centro Storico.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Bologna Centrale AV as the nearest rail stop, Giardino Vittime della strage del 2 agosto 1980 as nearby green space and Despar as the nearest supermarket around the Bolognina 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 Bolognina, Bologna?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Bolognina costs €750 - €900/month (second-hand contract) or €600 - €750/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,050 - €1,250/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,450 - €1,700/month.

Is Bolognina safe for expats?

Bolognina 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 Bolognina to Bologna center?

The commute from Bolognina to Bologna city center takes approximately 12 minutes by bus.

What is Bolognina like to live in?

Working-class area near station. Multicultural, affordable, improving infrastructure. In our data it is tagged as affordable, multicultural, improving.