1-Bedroom Rent in Milan, April 2026: ten neighborhoods that climbed the ranking in five months
As Milan's median one-bedroom rent declines, a cluster of second- and third-ring neighborhoods bucks the trend — gaining up to 28 ranking positions in five months.
Milan's 1-Bedroom Rent in April 2026 shows a slightly contracting baseline — from 1,158 to 1,138 euros per month at the median of 144 neighborhoods — while a handful of outer-ring areas are moving in the opposite direction. Over five months, from November 2025 to April 2026, ten neighborhoods climbed between 10 and 28 positions in the 1-Bedroom Rent ranking, signaling localized demand pressure where the broader market is slowing down.
Which Milan neighborhoods gained the most positions in 1-Bedroom Rent?
Cascina Merlata - Musocco leads the movers ranking with 28 positions gained, the highest shift recorded across all 144 neighborhoods analyzed. Rent rose from 1,066 to 1,099 euros per month — a 33-euro increase that, against a declining median, pushed the neighborhood from 111th to 83rd place. The figure remains below the citywide median of 1,138 euros, but the gap has narrowed.
Bicocca follows with 25 positions gained, climbing from 123rd to 98th place. Here rent went from 1,040 to 1,073 euros per month (+33 euros), a similar shift in absolute terms but one that moves a neighborhood with an established university and tertiary-sector fabric.
In third place, Quartiere Forlanini gained 21 positions (from 113th to 92nd) with a more modest increase in absolute value — from 1,062 to 1,081 euros, +19 euros — yet enough to climb the ranking in a segment where differences between neighborhoods are tight.
Where is 1-Bedroom Rent growth concentrated in Milan?
Of the ten neighborhoods on the list, four cluster in the city's eastern quadrant: Forlanini, Ortica, Lambrate and Parco Lambro. Three more sit in the north and northwest: Bicocca, Greco - Segnano and Cascina Merlata. The geography is precise: rent pressure is intensifying in second-ring areas with good accessibility and, in several cases, active Urban Development projects.
Ortica deserves a special mention: it recorded the largest euro increase in the group — from 1,013 to 1,051 euros, +38 euros — earning 20 positions gained and a jump from 129th to 109th place. A neighborhood still in the lower half of the ranking, but clearly accelerating.
All ten neighborhoods remain below the citywide median of 1,138 euros. The ranking climb does not bring them to the top: it moves them closer to the center of the distribution, narrowing part of the gap with higher-rent neighborhoods.
The Greco - Segnano case: climbing without climbing
One data point illuminates the mechanics of the ranking: Greco - Segnano gained 10 positions (from 116th to 106th) despite a slight rent decline, from 1,057 to 1,055 euros per month. The explanation lies in the relative nature of the ranking: in the band immediately above, other neighborhoods lost ground faster. In a market where the median is falling, standing still can mean moving up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a one-bedroom apartment cost to rent in Milan in April 2026?
The median 1-Bedroom Rent in Milan in April 2026 is 1,138 euros per month, calculated across 144 neighborhoods. The figure is slightly down from 1,158 euros recorded in November 2025, based on data collected from real-estate listing portals with monthly updates.
Which Milan neighborhood saw the largest increase in 1-Bedroom Rent?
Cascina Merlata - Musocco recorded the steepest climb: 28 positions gained in the 1-Bedroom Rent ranking between November 2025 and April 2026. Rent rose from 1,066 to 1,099 euros per month, an increase of 33 euros.
In which areas of Milan are one-bedroom rents growing the most?
Growth is concentrated in the eastern quadrant (Forlanini, Ortica, Lambrate, Parco Lambro) and the north and northwest sector (Bicocca, Greco - Segnano, Cascina Merlata). These are second-ring neighborhoods with good accessibility and, in some cases, active Urban Development projects.
Do the neighborhoods climbing the ranking surpass the citywide median?
No. All ten neighborhoods that gained positions remain below the citywide median of 1,138 euros per month. The ranking climb moves them closer to the center of the distribution without bringing them to the top.
Methodology: ranking variation in 1-Bedroom Rent across 144 neighborhoods between November 2025 and April 2026 (5 months). The ranking measures relative position: a rise indicates improvement compared to other neighborhoods. Rents are sourced from real-estate listing portals with monthly updates. Neighborhood values are the average of their constituent streets. Data from public and proprietary sources, covering 4,006 streets, 105 metrics and monthly history since January 2020.