Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Milan

All 21 neighborhoods in Milan ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Highest Rent
$1,890/mo
City Avg Rent
$1,400/mo
Neighborhoods
21

Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Milan — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 City Centre $1,890/mo 1.35x +35%
2 Brera $1,820/mo 1.30x +30%
3 Porta Nuova $1,750/mo 1.25x +25%
4 Garibaldi $1,652/mo 1.18x +18%
5 Navigli $1,610/mo 1.15x +15%
6 Porta Venezia $1,568/mo 1.12x +12%
7 Isola $1,540/mo 1.10x +10%
8 Porta Romana $1,540/mo 1.10x +10%
9 Tortona $1,512/mo 1.08x +8%
10 Porta Ticinese $1,470/mo 1.05x +5%
11 Loreto $1,330/mo 0.95x -5%
12 Sarpi $1,330/mo 0.95x -5%
13 Cenisio $1,288/mo 0.92x -8%
14 Città Studi $1,260/mo 0.90x -10%
15 San Siro $1,232/mo 0.88x -12%
16 Corsica $1,232/mo 0.88x -12%
17 Lambrate $1,190/mo 0.85x -15%
18 Nolo $1,190/mo 0.85x -15%
19 Bicocca $1,148/mo 0.82x -18%
20 QT8 $1,120/mo 0.80x -20%
21 Bovisa $1,092/mo 0.78x -22%

Rent estimates based on city average of $1,400/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Milan?

The most expensive neighborhood in Milan is City Centre, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $1,890/month — 35% above the city average.

How much more expensive is City Centre than the city average?

City Centre is approximately 35% more expensive than the Milan average. 1-bedroom rent is $1,890/mo vs $1,400/mo city-wide.

How many neighborhoods does Milan have?

Our database covers 21 neighborhoods in Milan, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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