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Choosing a house in Bologna is a stimulating challenge: each neighborhood is a microcosm that attracts different people in search of the ideal home. If you want to find your accommodation in the Emilian capital, here are all the house prices in Bologna, from the center to the outskirts.
House prices in Bologna, area by area
Bologna has a special charm born of history and culture. Its university, among the oldest in the world, continues to attract Italian and international students, and its compact size allows you to easily get around by bicycle or public transport, without giving up the cultural and recreational opportunities the capital offers.
All excellent reasons to look for a property, don't you think? So let's see how Bologna fares with house prices, neighborhood by neighborhood.
House prices per square meter in Bologna
As in the rest of Italy, in Bologna too, the prices per square meter for purchases, but also for rents, have increased over time. Certainly, the relevance from a university and career perspective has played an important role in the positive real estate trend. At the end of 2023, the average price per square meter in Bologna is around 3,200 euros, with peaks that even exceed 4,000 in the most expensive areas.
But let's see specifically how Bologna is doing with house prices neighborhood by neighborhood.
Historic Center
Let's start with the historic center, lively and dynamic with its unmistakable porticos. Between monuments, squares, and universities, it is perfect for young people and for all those who want to live in the heart of the city. If you love art, history, encounters, and experiences, this is the area for you. House prices in central Bologna average around €4,000 per square meter.
Colli
Leave the center and continue south to reach the Colli area, rich in greenery and vegetation. A district synonymous with well-being and prestige, with splendid homes overlooking the city's monuments from above. If you're looking for tranquility and elegance, focus your search on the hills, with average prices similar to those in the center.
Bolognina – Corticella – Pescarola
Leave Montagnola Park behind you and take Porta Galliera to enter Bolognina, the northern neighborhood of Bologna with an effervescent multicultural identity. Here, tortellini alternate with kebabs and falafel in a melting pot from around the world. A lively area with an interesting selection of street art, excellent for young people and those seeking a corner of the world in a context rich in history and tradition. The prices, which are around 2,800 per m2, are an additional attraction.
Borgo Panigale – Reno
A 20-minute drive from Piazza Maggiore, Borgo Panigale is for you if you want a quiet accommodation for your family, with plenty of green areas where the children can play and enjoy the outdoors. Square meter prices are certainly attractive, around €2,700.
San Donato – San Vitale
San Donato is a neighborhood that offers the right compromise between serenity and proximity to the center. Quiet but full of recreational activities, it is very suitable for families and students looking for solutions not far from the university at a more contained cost, which rarely exceeds €2,700 per square meter. Valuations rise slightly if you move towards San Vitale: same characteristics, but prices up to 2,900 euros per square meter.
Costa – Saragozza – Saffi
The quadrant Costa – Saragozza – Saffi offers residential solutions in a green and relaxing setting. It is from here that the long porticoed avenue leads to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca, one of Bologna's most famous out-of-town attractions. Prices range between €3,100 and €3,300 per square meter.
Tuscany – Savena
Head southeast, leaving the city walls behind you, until you reach the Savena stream. Between the banks of the stream and Via Toscana lies the Tuscany – Savena neighborhood, a peaceful succession of public parks in a residential setting just five kilometers from the center. An attractive accommodation for many families, also thanks to prices per square meter that do not exceed 3,100 euros.
House prices in the province of Bologna
The surroundings of the city of Bologna are dotted with many small villages where you can experience a slow lifestyle. Here are some towns we recommend you consider.
Casalecchio di Reno
On the western outskirts lies Casalecchio di Reno, a municipality crossed by the Reno River with parks and historic villas that inspire outdoor excursions. Connections with the capital are guaranteed by rail and bus services. The real estate offering is very varied and starts from prices below 2,600 euros up to 4,000 euros per square meter in the vicinity of the lively Meridiana shopping center.
Imola
East of the city walls lies Imola, known to motoring enthusiasts for the presence of the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack. A medieval town full of charm, dominated by the imposing Rocca Sforzesca. Bologna is a bit far away, about forty kilometers away in half an hour by train, but if you are looking for a quiet life, you will find yourself at ease. The valuations per square meter? Well below house prices in Bologna: they rarely exceed 2,000 euros.
San Lazzaro di Savena
Let's return to the banks of the Savena stream and cross it to enter the village of San Lazzaro di Savena, which has its origins even in prehistory. Between natural areas and historic residences, San Lazzaro is characterized by an active cultural scene, thanks to the "Luigi Donini" museum of prehistory and the ITC municipal theater. Bologna is just 20 minutes away, a distance that makes San Lazzaro highly sought after by those seeking alternatives to city life, with prices hovering around €2,800.
Now that you know the real estate situation better, you can search for your home in Bologna in the area you prefer. On the Casavo's classifieds platform, many carefully selected offers in collaboration with the best agencies await you
