Living in Centro Storico, 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 €890/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,100 - €1,320/month and three-bedrooms €1,460 - €1,770/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Genoa areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the medieval, labyrinthine, historic tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Sampierdarena.

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

OpenStreetMap maps De Ferrari as the nearest metro stop, Giardino del Chiostro di Sant'Andrea as nearby green space and Coop as the nearest supermarket around the Centro Storico 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 Centro Storico, Genoa?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Centro Storico costs €800 - €980/month (second-hand contract) or €650 - €800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,100 - €1,320/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,460 - €1,770/month.

Is Centro Storico safe for expats?

Centro Storico 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 Centro Storico to Genoa center?

The commute from Centro Storico to Genoa city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Centro Storico like to live in?

Europe's largest medieval old town. Labyrinthine caruggi alleys, palazzi, hidden piazzas. In our data it is tagged as medieval, labyrinthine, historic.