Living in Mondello, 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 €770/month — roughly 6% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €950 - €1,140/month and three-bedrooms €1,270 - €1,530/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Palermo areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the beach, seafood, scenic tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

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

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

OpenStreetMap maps Palermo San Lorenzo Colli as the nearest rail stop and Todis as the nearest supermarket around the Mondello reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful 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 Mondello, Palermo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Mondello costs €680 - €860/month (second-hand contract) or €550 - €700/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €950 - €1,140/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,270 - €1,530/month.

Is Mondello safe for expats?

Mondello 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 Mondello to Palermo center?

The commute from Mondello to Palermo city center takes approximately 25 minutes by bus.

What is Mondello like to live in?

Palermo's beach escape. White sand, art nouveau bathhouses, seafood shacks, weekend crowds. In our data it is tagged as beach, seafood, scenic.