Living in Sampierdarena, 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 €620/month — roughly 30% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €760 - €920/month and three-bedrooms €1,030 - €1,250/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by train, it sits about as central as 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 affordable, diverse, port 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 Genova Sampierdarena as the nearest rail stop, Villa Currò as nearby green space and Dico as the nearest supermarket around the Sampierdarena reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many 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 Sampierdarena, Genoa?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Sampierdarena costs €550 - €690/month (second-hand contract) or €450 - €560/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €760 - €920/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,030 - €1,250/month.

Is Sampierdarena safe for expats?

Sampierdarena 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 Sampierdarena to Genoa center?

The commute from Sampierdarena to Genoa city center takes approximately 12 minutes by train.

What is Sampierdarena like to live in?

Working-class port district west of center. Cheapest rents, diverse food, gritty but genuine. In our data it is tagged as affordable, diverse, port.