All 20 neighborhoods in Brussels ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molenbeek | $792/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 2 | Anderlecht | $792/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 3 | Jette | $880/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 4 | Evere | $902/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 5 | Schaerbeek | $935/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 6 | Forest | $968/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 7 | Auderghem | $1,045/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 8 | Watermael-Boitsfort | $1,078/mo | 0.98x | -2% |
| 9 | Etterbeek | $1,122/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 10 | Montgomery | $1,122/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 11 | Saint-Gilles | $1,155/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 12 | Stockel | $1,155/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 13 | Flagey | $1,188/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 14 | Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | $1,232/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 15 | Place du Châtelain | $1,232/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 16 | EU Quarter | $1,265/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 17 | Ixelles | $1,298/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 18 | Avenue Louise | $1,320/mo | 1.20x | +20% |
| 19 | Uccle | $1,342/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 20 | Sablon | $1,408/mo | 1.28x | +28% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,100/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Open a Wise Account →The cheapest neighborhood in Brussels is Molenbeek, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $792/month — 28% below the city average.
The average 1-bedroom rent in Brussels is approximately $1,100/month. Rents range from $792/mo (Molenbeek) to $1,408/mo (Sablon).
Our database covers 20 neighborhoods in Brussels, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.