Last week we looked at what’s going on in the property sales market. This week, it’s time for Malta rentals and we’ve gone big. We analysed more than 15,000 advertised rental properties across Malta and Gozo to get a proper snapshot of the market. That included over 14,000 apartments und 1,200 houses. Not scourced from a single site either, this is a broad sample designed to reflect what people are actually paying in rent.
Malta might be a small island, but the differences in rental prices, especially between houses, or between properties in Sliema and Gozo are vast. Geography, planning constraints, and market quirks all play their part.
Let’s start with apartments.
Apartment Rental Prices in Sliema and St Julian’s Skew the Average
No surprise here: Sliema und St. Julian's are still the priciest places to rent an apartment, with average monthly rents of €1,500. That’s €300 above the national average und €650 more than Gozo.
Everywhere else, Central, North, South of Malta rents cluster neatly around the €1,200 mark. What surprised us? The fact that average apartment rents in the North are actually below the national average. Which tells us something: outside the expat-heavy coastal hotspots, apartment rents across Malta remain relatively consistent.
Big variation in Apartment Rental Ranges
But then look at the spread
No surprise here: Sliema und St. Julian's are still the priciest places to rent an apartment, with average monthly rents of €1,500. That’s €300 above the national average und €650 more than Gozo.
Everywhere else, Central, North, Southern Malta, rental prices cluster neatly around the €1,200 mark. What surprised us? The fact that average apartment rents in the North are actually below the national average. Which tells us something: outside the expat-heavy coastal hotspots, apartment rents across Malta remain relatively consistent.
Factors Contributing to the Uniformity in Monthly Average Apartment Rental Prices Across Malta
For the Central region areas, around Mater Dei Hospital and the University of Malta, like Msida, Birkirkara, and Gżira, demand is steady, from students, junior doctors, and young professionals. These groups aren’t typically in the market for houses. They want a well-located flat, ideally walking distance to lectures or shifts. With so many of them competing for similar properties, prices tend to cluster tightly around a stable average.
In the South, prices hold surprisingly firm too, often close to what you’ll find in the Central or Northern regions. Part of this is down to improved infrastructure. The Marsa Junction has made commutes far easier, and several large roads have been upgraded. Paola, Tarxien, and neighboring towns also host a good number of public sector jobs and industrial employers, steady work that keeps the rental market ticking.
Another interesting dynamic is at play: many younger Maltese took advantage of government schemes like first-time buyer grants und reduced stamp duty during the latest housing push, acquiring suburban apartments. These properties, often well-built and modern, are now coming onto the rentals market. The result? A fresh supply of relatively uniform flats helping to prop up rents around €1,200. That subtle boost from public support and upgraded inventory isn’t just anecdotal—it’s part of the reason the South punches above its weight in the specifically in the apartment market. House Rentals in the North are Twice as Expensive as the South
Malta House Rentals: The North is on Another Planet
Now let’s talk houses. If apartment rents seem relatively predictable (Sliema aside), house rentals prices are another matter entirely.
Die North takes the top spot, with average monthly house rents of €3,500—three times higher than the average apartment rent in the same region. That’s even well above Sliema’s €2,500 average for houses. Surprised? Don’t be. Detached villas with pools in Mellieħa, San Pawl il-Baħar, and nearby areas come with hefty price tags and drag the average up quickly.
Once again, Gozo remains the most affordable house rental market, with a regional average of €1,200, essentially what you’d pay for a flat in Central Malta. So if you want space and don’t mind a ferry, Gozo is still a value option.
House Rentals in the North can Command up to 10,000 Euros in Rent, PCM
Die North also shows the widest spread in house rents. Properties range from under €1,000 to well over €10,000 in rental prices. That’s not a typo. Ultra-luxury villas skew the top end, but they’re part of the market.
By contrast, Central and Southern Malta show much tighter ranges for houses. Expect rents from €1,500 to €3,000, which aligns with mid-market demand: solid suburban homes, no frills, no marble driveways.
Gozo and the South come out looking far more restrained. In truth, we expected a slightly wider gap between them, considering the South doesn’t have the psychological ferry barrier. But price-wise, they’re closer than many might think.
Final Thoughts: Apartment and House Rentals Play by Different Rules
So, what does all this tell us?
Apartments are far more stable in price than houses.
Gozo remains the rental bargain of the country.
Sliema and the North show the wildest price swings—especially for houses.
And if you’re house-hunting in the North, brace your wallet. Seriously.
Flat rentals tend to cluster around a narrow average. That’s no coincidence—with over 14,000 apartments on the market, competition is stiff. Landlords don’t have much room to overreach—stray too far from the going rate and tenants look elsewhere.
Houses, though, are a different beast. They’re fewer, and they come in all shapes and sizes—terraced, detached, palazzini, converted farmhouses. With less internal competition and more room for interpretation, pricing gets fuzzy. Landlords can test the market—and some clearly do.
Next week, we’ll bring it all together: sales vs rentals, and where the yields are strongest. In other words, where your euro works hardest. Stay tuned for some interesting findings.
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