Living in Santo Stefano, 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 €1,350/month — roughly 35% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,750 - €2,000/month and three-bedrooms €2,350 - €2,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by walk, it sits about as central as most Bologna areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the upscale, elegant, culture tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

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

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

OpenStreetMap maps Bologna Zanolini as the nearest rail stop, Giardino A. Dubcek as nearby green space and Coop as the nearest supermarket around the Santo Stefano 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 Santo Stefano, Bologna?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Santo Stefano costs €1,250 - €1,450/month (second-hand contract) or €1,000 - €1,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,750 - €2,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,350 - €2,700/month.

Is Santo Stefano safe for expats?

Santo Stefano has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very 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 Santo Stefano to Bologna center?

The commute from Santo Stefano to Bologna city center takes approximately 10 minutes by walk.

What is Santo Stefano like to live in?

Elegant residential area. Seven churches complex, boutiques, upscale dining. In our data it is tagged as upscale, elegant, culture.