Rome, Italy
Living in Prati, Rome
Near Vatican. Elegant residential area, good restaurants, shopping.
A one-bedroom in Prati rents for about €1,500 - €1,700/month — a very safe area (safety 5/5), roughly 15 minutes from Rome center by metro.
Commute to Center
15 min
metro
Safety Rating
5/5
Very SafeVibe
elegantresidentialshopping
Rent in Prati
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.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | €1,300 - €1,500/mo | €1,500 - €1,700/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | €1,700 - €2,000/mo | €1,900 - €2,200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | €2,300 - €2,600/mo | €2,600 - €2,900/mo |
How Prati compares in Rome
Within AffordWhere's Rome dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,600/month — roughly 23% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,900 - €2,200/month and three-bedrooms €2,600 - €2,900/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by metro, it sits closer to the center than most Rome areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the elegant, residential, shopping tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Tor Bella Monaca. For a shorter commute, see Monti.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Lepanto as the nearest metro stop, Parco Adriano as nearby green space and Esselunga as the nearest supermarket around the Prati 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.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Prati, Rome?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Prati costs €1,500 - €1,700/month (second-hand contract) or €1,300 - €1,500/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,900 - €2,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,600 - €2,900/month.
- Is Prati safe for expats?
- Prati 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 Prati to Rome center?
- The commute from Prati to Rome city center takes approximately 15 minutes by metro.
- What is Prati like to live in?
- Near Vatican. Elegant residential area, good restaurants, shopping. In our data it is tagged as elegant, residential, shopping.
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