Living in Borgo Vecchio, Palermo

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 Palermo dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €570/month — roughly 21% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €690 - €830/month and three-bedrooms €930 - €1,120/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by walk, it sits about as central as most Palermo 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, market, authentic 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 Cala as the nearest tram stop, Giardino Garibaldi as nearby green space and A Casa Mia - Bistro Ecologica as the nearest supermarket around the Borgo Vecchio 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 Borgo Vecchio, Palermo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Borgo Vecchio costs €500 - €640/month (second-hand contract) or €400 - €520/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €690 - €830/month, and a 3-bedroom from €930 - €1,120/month.

Is Borgo Vecchio safe for expats?

Borgo Vecchio 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 Borgo Vecchio to Palermo center?

The commute from Borgo Vecchio to Palermo city center takes approximately 8 minutes by walk.

What is Borgo Vecchio like to live in?

Gritty market neighborhood near the port. Cheapest rents, raw Sicilian atmosphere, street vendors. In our data it is tagged as affordable, market, authentic.