Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Riga

All 17 neighborhoods in Riga ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Highest Rent
$688/mo
City Avg Rent
$550/mo
Neighborhoods
17

Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Riga — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Old Riga (Vecrīga) $688/mo 1.25x +25%
2 Quiet Centre $649/mo 1.18x +18%
3 Mežaparks $605/mo 1.10x +10%
4 Āgenskalns $578/mo 1.05x +5%
5 Teika $522/mo 0.95x -5%
6 Grīziņkalns $506/mo 0.92x -8%
7 Torņakalns $484/mo 0.88x -12%
8 Čiekurkalns $451/mo 0.82x -18%
9 Sarkandaugava $440/mo 0.80x -20%
10 Purvciems $429/mo 0.78x -22%
11 Iļguciems $429/mo 0.78x -22%
12 Imanta $412/mo 0.75x -25%
13 Berģi $412/mo 0.75x -25%
14 Ziepniekkalns $396/mo 0.72x -28%
15 Jugla $396/mo 0.72x -28%
16 Ķengarags $385/mo 0.70x -30%
17 Dreiliņi $374/mo 0.68x -32%

Rent estimates based on city average of $550/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 Riga?

The most expensive neighborhood in Riga is Old Riga (Vecrīga), with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $688/month — 25% above the city average.

How much more expensive is Old Riga (Vecrīga) than the city average?

Old Riga (Vecrīga) is approximately 25% more expensive than the Riga average. 1-bedroom rent is $688/mo vs $550/mo city-wide.

How many neighborhoods does Riga have?

Our database covers 17 neighborhoods in Riga, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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