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In 2026, Venice remains one of Italy’s most unusual rental markets because the historic island and Mestre behave like two very different cities.
This guide focuses only on long-term residential rents in Venice, not hotels, holiday lets or commercial property.
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What are typical rents in Venice as of 2026?
What's the average monthly rent for a studio in Venice as of 2026?
As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a studio in Venice is about €850, or roughly $920, with the same figure equal to about €850 because the local currency in Venice is the euro.
In practice, most studios in Venice rent for about €600 to €1,150 per month, or roughly $650 to $1,240, with the lower end mostly in Mestre and the higher end mostly on the historic island.
This Venice studio rent range changes a lot because a small flat near Dorsoduro, Cannaregio, Santa Lucia station or a vaporetto stop is much harder to find than a similar studio on the mainland.
What's the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom in Venice as of 2026?
As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Venice is about €1,200, or roughly $1,300, which is also €1,200 in the local currency.
Most 1-bedroom apartments in Venice rent for about €800 to €1,600 per month, or roughly $865 to $1,730, depending mainly on whether the apartment is in Mestre or on the historic island.
The cheapest 1-bedroom rents in Venice are usually in Mestre, Marghera and Favaro Veneto, while the highest 1-bedroom rents are usually in Dorsoduro, San Polo, Cannaregio and San Marco.
What's the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom in Venice as of 2026?
As of 2026, the average monthly rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Venice is about €1,700, or roughly $1,840, which is also €1,700 in the local currency.
Most 2-bedroom apartments in Venice rent for about €1,100 to €2,500 per month, or roughly $1,190 to $2,700, with family-sized island apartments often sitting above the citywide average.
The cheapest 2-bedroom rents in Venice are usually in Mestre, Marghera and Favaro Veneto, while the most expensive 2-bedroom rents are usually in Dorsoduro, San Polo, San Marco, Cannaregio and waterfront Giudecca.
By the way, you will find much more detailed rent ranges in our property pack covering the real estate market in Venice.
What's the average rent per square meter in Venice as of 2026?
As of 2026, the average rent per square meter in Venice is about €18.50 per month, or roughly $20 per square meter per month, which is also €18.50 in the local currency.
A realistic Venice rent range is about €13 to €16 per square meter per month in Mestre and Marghera, or roughly $14 to $17, and about €21 to €24 on the historic island, or roughly $23 to $26.
Compared with many Italian cities, Venice rents are high for such a small resident market because the historic center has very limited housing stock and strong pressure from tourism, students and international tenants.
In Venice, rent per square meter usually rises above average when the apartment is furnished, renovated, bright, air-conditioned, easy to access and close to Santa Lucia, Piazzale Roma, Ca’ Foscari or a vaporetto stop.
How much have rents changed year-over-year in Venice in 2026?
As of 2026, average rents in Venice are up by about 4% to 6% year over year, with a working estimate near 5% for long-term residential rentals.
The main reason Venice rents are still rising in 2026 is that normal residential supply remains tight, especially on the historic island, while students, workers, families and international tenants keep competing for the same homes.
This year’s rent growth in Venice looks slower than the strongest post-2022 increases, but it is still positive because the city has not solved its shortage of practical long-term rental homes.
What's the outlook for rent growth in Venice in 2026?
As of 2026, a reasonable rent growth forecast for Venice is about 3% to 6% for the full year, with island rents more likely to sit near the top of that range.
The key forces behind Venice rent growth are limited housing supply, tourism pressure, university demand, high renovation costs and the fact that many residents need larger, easier homes on the mainland.
The strongest rent growth in Venice is likely in Cannaregio, Dorsoduro, Santa Croce, Giudecca and Mestre near the station, because these areas combine tenant demand with practical daily access.
The main risks to this Venice rent forecast are weaker household budgets, stricter rental rules, more regulation of short lets, and landlords overpricing old or damp apartments.
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Which neighborhoods rent best in Venice as of 2026?
Which neighborhoods have the highest rents in Venice as of 2026?
As of 2026, the three highest-rent areas in Venice are Dorsoduro, San Marco and San Polo, where good long-term apartments often ask around €22 to €28 per square meter per month, or roughly $23 to $30.
These Venice neighborhoods command premium rents because they offer historic buildings, central locations, cultural life, university access, walkability and strong demand from tenants who want the island lifestyle.
The usual tenants in these high-rent Venice neighborhoods are international professionals, researchers, wealthy students, expats and couples who want a furnished home in a central and beautiful area.
By the way, we’ve written a blog article detailing Sources and methodology: we used idealista, idealista listings and OMI. We checked which areas show the strongest island pricing. We also used our own Venice neighborhood scoring.
Where do young professionals prefer to rent in Venice right now?
The top three Venice neighborhoods for young professionals are Cannaregio, Santa Croce and Mestre Centro, because these areas are practical, connected and less tourist-only than San Marco.
Young professionals in these Venice neighborhoods usually pay about €850 to €1,250 per month, or roughly $920 to $1,350, for a good studio or 1-bedroom apartment.
What attracts young professionals in Venice is easy access to Santa Lucia station, Piazzale Roma, trains, buses, cafés, supermarkets and apartments that make everyday life simple.
By the way, you will find a detailed tenant analysis in our property pack covering the real estate market in Venice.
Where do families prefer to rent in Venice right now?
The top three family-friendly rental areas in Venice are Mestre, Lido di Venezia and Sant’Elena, because families usually need more space, calmer streets and easier daily logistics.
Families in these Venice areas usually pay about €1,200 to €1,800 per month, or roughly $1,300 to $1,945, for a practical 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom apartment.
These Venice neighborhoods work well for families because they offer larger homes, shops, schools, easier transport, more green space and, in Mestre, better car access.
Useful school and education options around these areas include local public schools in Mestre, schools on Lido, schools around Castello and Sant’Elena, and university-linked services near the historic center.
Which areas near transit or universities rent faster in Venice in 2026?
As of 2026, the fastest-renting areas near transit or universities in Venice are Santa Lucia and Cannaregio, Dorsoduro near Ca’ Foscari, and Mestre Station.
Well-priced homes in these high-demand Venice areas often stay listed for about 15 to 30 days, while overpriced or dated apartments can take much longer.
A home within easy walking distance of a station, vaporetto stop or university in Venice can often earn a rent premium of about €100 to €250 per month, or roughly $110 to $270.
Which neighborhoods are most popular with expats in Venice right now?
The top three Venice neighborhoods for expats are Dorsoduro, Cannaregio and Castello, because these areas feel central, livable and easier to understand for newcomers.
Expats in these Venice neighborhoods usually pay about €1,200 to €1,700 per month, or roughly $1,300 to $1,840, for a furnished 1-bedroom apartment on the island.
These areas attract expats because they offer furnished homes, cultural life, good walking routes, access to cafés and shops, and a less isolated feeling than some quieter island corners.
The most visible expat communities in Venice include French, British, American, German and other European residents, along with researchers, artists and university-linked international tenants.
And if you are also an expat, you may want to read our Sources and methodology: we compared idealista listings, MUR USTAT and Comune di Venezia. We treated furnished listings as a strong expat-demand signal. We also used our own Venice expat-rental analysis.
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Who rents, and what do tenants want in Venice right now?
What tenant profiles dominate rentals in Venice?
The three main tenant profiles in Venice are students and academic tenants, young professionals and local workers, and families who need a practical long-term home.
As a working estimate for Venice in 2026, students and academic tenants represent about 25% of long-term demand, young professionals and workers about 35%, and families about 25%, with expats and other tenants making up the rest.
Students in Venice usually look for furnished studios or shared flats, young professionals look for studios and 1-bedrooms, and families usually look for 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom homes in Mestre, Lido, Sant’Elena or quieter Castello.
If you want to optimize your cashflow, you can read our Sources and methodology: we used Comune di Venezia population data, MUR USTAT and idealista listings. Official sources do not split tenants perfectly by profile. We estimated shares using demand signals, listing patterns and our own Venice market work.
Do tenants prefer furnished or unfurnished in Venice?
In Venice in 2026, about 60% of small-home tenants prefer furnished rentals, while about 40% prefer unfurnished or semi-furnished homes, especially families and longer-term mainland renters.
A furnished apartment in Venice often earns a premium of about €80 to €200 per month, or roughly $85 to $215, compared with a similar unfurnished apartment.
Furnished rentals in Venice are especially popular with students, researchers, expats, short-relocation workers and international tenants who do not want to move furniture across bridges, canals and old staircases.
Which amenities increase rent the most in Venice?
The five amenities that increase rent the most in Venice are air conditioning, a modern bathroom, a modern kitchen, fast internet and easy access, such as an elevator or a low floor.
In Venice, air conditioning can add about €50 to €120 per month, a modern bathroom €70 to €150, a modern kitchen €70 to €180, fast internet €20 to €50, and easy access €80 to €200, or roughly $20 to $215 depending on the feature.
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What renovations get the best ROI for rentals in Venice?
The five renovations with the best rental ROI in Venice are bathroom refreshes, kitchen updates, air conditioning, humidity treatment and electrical upgrades.
In Venice, these upgrades often cost about €3,000 to €20,000 in total, or roughly $3,200 to $21,600, and a well-targeted package can raise monthly rent by about €100 to €350, or roughly $110 to $380.
Renovations with poor ROI in Venice often include luxury finishes that tenants do not pay for, fragile materials, oversized design projects and expensive changes that ignore humidity, access, heating or everyday maintenance.
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How strong is rental demand in Venice as of 2026?
What's the vacancy rate for rentals in Venice as of 2026?
As of 2026, the effective long-term rental vacancy rate in Venice is roughly 2% to 4% in the historic center and about 4% to 6% across the wider municipality.
Vacancy is lowest in Cannaregio, Dorsoduro, Santa Croce and other practical island areas, while vacancy is a little higher in parts of Mestre, Marghera and older mainland stock that needs work.
Compared with a more normal historical level, vacancy in Venice looks tight in 2026 because tourism pressure and limited housing supply have reduced the number of homes available for normal long-term tenants.
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How many days do rentals stay listed in Venice as of 2026?
As of 2026, a well-priced rental in Venice usually stays listed for about 25 to 40 days before finding a tenant.
The realistic range is about 15 to 30 days for good studios and 1-bedrooms near transit or universities, 30 to 60 days for ordinary homes, and 45 to 75 days for expensive or dated large apartments.
Compared with one year ago, days on market in Venice look broadly stable to slightly shorter for well-priced homes, because rents are higher but available long-term stock remains limited.
Which months have peak tenant demand in Venice?
The peak tenant-demand months in Venice are August, September and October, especially for students, academic staff and workers arriving before autumn.
This seasonal pressure comes from Ca’ Foscari and other study-related demand, tourism-sector hiring, relocation timing and the need to secure housing before the city gets crowded.
The lowest tenant-demand months in Venice are usually November, December and sometimes late January, when fewer people move and many tenants prefer to wait until spring.
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What will my monthly costs be in Venice as of 2026?
What property taxes should landlords expect in Venice as of 2026?
As of 2026, a landlord in Venice should usually expect annual IMU property tax of about €800 to €2,500, or roughly $865 to $2,700, for a typical non-primary rental apartment.
The realistic range can be below €800 for a small low-cadastral-value flat and above €2,500 for a larger or more valuable home, especially when the cadastral value and local rate are higher.
In Venice, IMU is calculated from cadastral income, property category, multipliers and the applicable municipal rate, so landlords should not estimate the tax from the market price alone.
Please note that, in our property pack covering the real estate market in Venice, we cover what exemptions or deductions may be available to reduce property taxes for landlords.
What utilities do landlords often pay in Venice right now?
In Venice, landlords most often pay or recharge condominium charges, building insurance, common-area electricity, cleaning, lift maintenance and sometimes waste-related costs depending on the lease setup.
A typical landlord-paid or landlord-managed cost can be about €100 to €300 per month, or roughly $110 to $325, with old island buildings and lift buildings often costing more.
The common practice in Venice is that tenants pay private electricity, gas, internet and usually TARI when they occupy the property, while landlords handle building-level costs and make the lease clear.
How is rental income taxed in Venice as of 2026?
As of 2026, individual landlords in Venice commonly choose between ordinary IRPEF taxation and cedolare secca, with cedolare secca often at 21% for standard free-market residential leases and 10% for qualifying agreed-rent leases.
Under ordinary taxation, landlords may be able to deduct eligible costs, while under cedolare secca the flat tax is simpler but normally does not allow the same expense deductions.
A common Venice tax mistake is mixing long-term residential leases with short-let assumptions, ignoring cedolare secca limits, forgetting IMU, or failing to clarify TARI and condominium charges in the lease.
We cover these mistakes, among others, in our Sources and methodology: we used Agenzia delle Entrate cedolare secca, Comune di Venezia IMU and Comune di Venezia TARI. We separated rental-income tax from local property charges. We also used our own landlord checklist for Venice lease risks.
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What sources have we used to write this blog article?
Whether it’s in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our property pack about Venice, we always rely on the strongest methodology we can … and we don’t throw out numbers at random.
We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we’ve listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.
| Source | Why this source matters | How we used this source |
|---|---|---|
| Agenzia delle Entrate OMI | Italy’s tax agency publishes official property and rent ranges by micro-zone. | We used OMI as the official benchmark for long-term residential rent ranges. We treated OMI as conservative because official rent ranges often lag live asking-rent portals. |
| Immobiliare.it market data | Immobiliare.it is one of Italy’s largest property portals and publishes clear asking-rent trends. | We used its May 2026 Venice asking-rent level of €16.09 per square meter per month. We also used its year-over-year rent growth figure to anchor our 2026 rent-growth estimate. |
| idealista price report | idealista is a major rental portal with monthly city-level and area-level rent indexes. | We used its May 2026 Venice rent level of about €21.70 per square meter per month. We used its Venezia and Giudecca figure to adjust historic-island rents upward. |
| idealista listings | Live listings show the homes that tenants actually see when searching in Venice. | We used live ads to check rents by apartment size and neighborhood. We treated these figures as asking rents, not guaranteed final signed rents. |
| Mioaffitto | Mioaffitto is a rental platform that publishes average monthly rent levels. | We used its Venice average monthly rent as a cross-check against square-meter estimates. We used it cautiously because listing mix can skew toward larger or higher-end homes. |
| Comune di Venezia population statistics | The municipality is the primary source for resident population data in Venice. | We used the end-2025 population figure to frame local rental demand. We used it to explain why Venice has both historic-center scarcity and mainland depth. |
| Comune di Venezia demographic portal | The city provides official local demographic datasets for Venice. | We used it to understand household and resident-base pressure. We cross-checked the local picture with wider Italian and Veneto demographic context. |
| ISTAT | ISTAT is Italy’s official national statistics institute. | We used ISTAT for Veneto-level demographic consistency. We did not use ISTAT for live Venice rents because it does not publish monthly Venice asking-rent data. |
| Regione Veneto tourism statistics | The regional statistics office publishes official tourism data for Veneto municipalities. | We used it to explain tourism pressure in Venice. We treated tourism as a demand factor, not as a direct rent figure. |
| MUR USTAT Ca’ Foscari | MUR USTAT is Italy’s official higher-education data portal. | We used it to confirm the student-demand role of Ca’ Foscari. We used this to identify student rental pressure around Dorsoduro, San Giobbe, Cannaregio and Mestre. |
| Comune di Venezia IMU 2026 | The municipality is the official source for Venice property-tax rules. | We used it for 2026 landlord property-tax context. We treated the official municipal rates as controlling for Venice IMU estimates. |
| Comune di Venezia TARI | The municipality defines local waste-tax rules in Venice. | We used it to explain recurring housing charges that can affect landlords and tenants. We did not treat TARI as rent, but as an occupancy-linked cost. |
| Agenzia delle Entrate cedolare secca | Italy’s tax agency is the official source for rental-income taxation. | We used it for 2026 rental tax rules. We separated long-term residential leases from short-let rules because Venice landlords often compare both options. |
| Banca d’Italia housing survey | Banca d’Italia surveys agents with Tecnoborsa and OMI on housing-market conditions. | We used it for 2026 national market direction and rent-growth sentiment. We did not use it to replace Venice-specific rent figures. |
| Cushman & Wakefield Italy outlook | Cushman & Wakefield is a major real-estate consultancy with Italy market coverage. | We used it only for broad 2026 investment-market context. We gave more weight to Italian public sources and local rental portals for Venice rent levels. |
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