Living in Santa Croce, Florence

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 Florence dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,250/month — roughly 4% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,600 - €1,850/month and three-bedrooms €2,100 - €2,450/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Florence areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the artisan, students, local tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Campo di Marte. For a shorter commute, see Centro Storico.

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

OpenStreetMap maps San Marco Università as the nearest tram stop, Giardino Wanda Lattes e Alberto Nirenstein as nearby green space and Conad City as the nearest supermarket around the Santa Croce 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 Santa Croce, Florence?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Croce costs €1,150 - €1,350/month (second-hand contract) or €950 - €1,100/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,600 - €1,850/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,100 - €2,450/month.

Is Santa Croce safe for expats?

Santa Croce 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 Santa Croce to Florence center?

The commute from Santa Croce to Florence city center takes approximately 8 minutes by walk.

What is Santa Croce like to live in?

Artisan quarter with leather shops. Lively piazza, local trattorias, student-friendly. In our data it is tagged as artisan, students, local.