How much does it cost to live in Naples? Rental and property prices as of June 2025

Spaccanapoli, San Gregorio Armeno, Piazza del Plebiscito and beyond: Naples, once known as Partenope, is home to countless iconic landmarks.

Wandering through the city’s neighbourhoods means immersing oneself in a captivating blend of culture, history, tradition and stunning landscapes, all set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Vesuvius. But what does it actually cost to live in Campania’s regional capital? How much are property sales and rental prices?

Let’s take a look at the latest figures from Immobiliare.it Insights, which provide an up-to-date snapshot of the Neapolitan property market as of May 2025: the year Naples celebrates its 2,500th anniversary.

How much does a house cost in Naples in May 2025?

According to data from Immobiliare.it Insights, as of May 2025, the average asking price for residential properties for sale in Naples stands at approximately €2.925 per square metre. This marks a slight monthly decrease of -0.2% compared to April 2025 and a year-on-year decrease od 2%.

A closer look at the data reveals which districts of the “city of a thousand colours” command the highest property prices:

• Posillipo and Marechiaro top the list, with an average price of €5.133/m², up 2.9% over the past 12 months;
• Chiaia and Mergellina follow, at € 4.878/m², reflecting a 4% annual increase;
• Vomero and Arenella report average prices of €4.319/m², with a annual growth of 1.4%.

The table below shows the percentage change in property sale prices over the past month (latest month compared to the previous) and over the past 12 months (latest month compared to the same month last year). Neighbourhoods are listed in descending order based on price per square metre.

Buying a house in Naples: the most affordable neighbourhoods

As of May 2025, the most affordable area to buy a home in Naples is the eastern district comprising Barra, Ponticelli and San Giovanni a Teduccio, where the average price stands at €1,453 per square metre. 

Close behind are Scampia, Secondigliano and Capodichino, with an average price of €1,537 per square metre. Meanwhile, in Chiaiano and Piscinola, buyers can expect to pay around €1,6218per square metre.

How much does it cost to rent a home in Naples as of April 2025?

What are the current rental prices in Naples? According to the latest data from Immobiliare.it Insights, updated to May 2025, the average rental price stands at approximately €14.9 per square metre, up 0.7% compared to the previous month and 5.8% higher than in May 2024.

Among the city’s most expensive districts, the top three are:

• Chiaia and Mergellina, with an average rent of €18.5/sqm;
• Posillipo and Marechiaro, at €17.6/sqm;
• The city centre, where rents average €16.1/sqm.

For those seeking more affordable options, the least expensive areas include: Scampia, Secondigliano and Capodichino (€9.1/sqm); Chiaiano and Piscinola (€10,0/sqm); Barra, Ponticelli and San Giovanni a Teduccio (€10,1/sqm).

The table below shows the percentage change in rental property prices over the past month (latest monthly figure compared to the previous month) and over the past 12 months (latest monthly figure compared to the same month last year). Neighbourhoods are listed in descending order based on price per square metre.

Article translated by Agnese Giardini

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