Cheapest Neighborhoods in Bucharest

All 19 neighborhoods in Bucharest ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Cheapest Rent
$325/mo
City Avg Rent
$500/mo
Neighborhoods
19

Cheapest Neighborhoods in Bucharest — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Giurgiului $325/mo 0.65x -35%
2 Pantelimon $340/mo 0.68x -32%
3 Rahova $350/mo 0.70x -30%
4 Colentina $360/mo 0.72x -28%
5 Militari $375/mo 0.75x -25%
6 Berceni $390/mo 0.78x -22%
7 Drumul Taberei $390/mo 0.78x -22%
8 Titan $410/mo 0.82x -18%
9 Tineretului $440/mo 0.88x -12%
10 Pipera $510/mo 1.02x +2%
11 Unirii $525/mo 1.05x +5%
12 Victoriei $540/mo 1.08x +8%
13 Cotroceni $550/mo 1.10x +10%
14 Băneasa $560/mo 1.12x +12%
15 Aviatorilor $575/mo 1.15x +15%
16 Floreasca $590/mo 1.18x +18%
17 Herăstrău $610/mo 1.22x +22%
18 Primăverii $625/mo 1.25x +25%
19 Dorobanți $640/mo 1.28x +28%

Rent estimates based on city average of $500/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Bucharest?

The cheapest neighborhood in Bucharest is Giurgiului, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $325/month — 35% below the city average.

What is the average rent in Bucharest?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Bucharest is approximately $500/month. Rents range from $325/mo (Giurgiului) to $640/mo (Dorobanți).

How many neighborhoods does Bucharest have?

Our database covers 19 neighborhoods in Bucharest, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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