All 17 neighborhoods in Riga ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | 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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Open a Wise Account →The most expensive neighborhood in Riga is Old Riga (Vecrīga), with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $688/month — 25% above 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.
Our database covers 17 neighborhoods in Riga, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.