Italy’s two largest cities continue to see a positive trend in house prices in 2025, although growth rates differ. In Milan, prices rose moderately by 2.3%, while Rome experienced a sharper increase of 7%, according to data from idealista, Italy’s leading property portal.
Rome: strong growth across the capital
Rome’s property market finished the year on a high, with the average price reaching €3,306 per square metre. The last quarter saw a 2.4% rise, with December alone up 0.9%.
The city’s exceptional 2025 context – including the Jubilee, the passing of the previous Pope, and the election of the new Pope – boosted international attention and housing demand. Improvements to transport infrastructure, such as new Metro Line C stops, have also increased the attractiveness and value of several neighbourhoods.
Of the 27 monitored districts, only five recorded falls, led by Trigoria-Castel di Leva (-4.3%) and Malagrotta-Casal Lumbroso-Ponte Galeria (-2.7%). The largest gains were in prestigious residential areas: Parioli (+8.4%), Prenestino (+8.2%), Prati (+7.5%), Montesacro (+6.9%) and Cinecittà (+6.6%).
Rome’s historic centre remains the priciest area at €7,577/m², followed by Prati (€6,341/m²), Parioli (€6,134/m²) and Nomentano-Tiburtino (€5,164/m²). In the wider province, prices grew by 4.4%, with Santa Marinella (+12.2%) and Bracciano (+11.3%) leading the increases. The most affordable town is Agosti (€714/m²).
Rome – key figures 2025
| Area / District | Price Change | Average Price €/m² |
|---|---|---|
| City Average | +7% | 3,306 |
| Historic Centre | +4.3% | 7,577 |
| Prati | +7.5% | 6,341 |
| Parioli | +8.4% | 6,134 |
| Nomentano-Tiburtino | – | 5,164 |
| Appio Latino | – | 4,527 |
| Santa Marinella (Province) | +12.2% | 2,554 |
| Bracciano (Province) | +11.3% | – |
| Most Affordable (Province) | Agosti | 714 |
Milan: steady growth supported by Olympics
Milan’s house prices rose by 2.3% in 2025, bringing the average to €5,184/m². The upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is expected to further support demand.
Among 18 monitored districts, 13 saw price increases. The Historic Centre led with +10.3%, followed by Città Studi-Lambrate (+6.4%) and Forlanini (+5.5%). Porta Vittoria (-0.4%) and a few other districts saw slight falls. The Historic Centre remains the most expensive district (€11,131/m²), while Baggio is the most affordable (€3,002/m²).
In the surrounding province, prices rose 5.4% to an average of €3,710/m², with Binasco (+27.8%) and Canegrate (+18%) showing exceptional growth. Assago remains the priciest town (€3,831/m²), while Turbigo (€1,118/m²) is the cheapest.
Milan – key figures 2025
| Area / District | Price Change | Average Price €/m² |
|---|---|---|
| City Average | +2.3% | 5,184 |
| Historic Centre | +10.3% | 11,131 |
| Città Studi-Lambrate | +6.4% | 4,928 |
| Forlanini | +5.5% | – |
| Porta Vittoria | -0.4% | 6,309 |
| Most Affordable | Baggio | 3,002 |
| Province Average | +5.4% | 3,710 |
| Highest Gains (Province) | Binasco | +27.8% |
| Most Expensive (Province) | Assago | 3,831 |
| Most Affordable (Province) | Turbigo | 1,118 |