Living in Albaro, Genoa

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 Genoa dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €950/month — roughly 7% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,170 - €1,400/month and three-bedrooms €1,580 - €1,890/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Genoa areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the residential, seaside, families tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

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

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

OpenStreetMap maps Giardini di Villa Sauli Bombrini Doria as nearby green space and Carrefour as the nearest supermarket around the Albaro 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 Albaro, Genoa?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Albaro costs €860 - €1,040/month (second-hand contract) or €700 - €850/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,170 - €1,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,580 - €1,890/month.

Is Albaro safe for expats?

Albaro 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 Albaro to Genoa center?

The commute from Albaro to Genoa city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.

What is Albaro like to live in?

Leafy residential quarter east of center. Seaside promenade, university faculty, family parks. In our data it is tagged as residential, seaside, families.