If you are thinking of buying or renting a home in Milan, finding your way among the different parts of the city can be a challenge. Today we turn the spotlight on an area going through a phase of great dynamism and regeneration: the Bovisasca, Affori, Piazza Rossi and Comasina district.
Set in the outer band to the north of Milan, this area skilfully combines the calm of historic neighbourhoods with exceptional transport links. Thanks to the M3 metro line (yellow) with the Affori Centro, Affori FN and Comasina stations, the city centre (Duomo) can be reached in about 15 minutes. The area also boasts Affori FN railway station (connected to the suburban link and regional lines), proximity to the green lung of Parco Nord Milano and immediate closeness to the Politecnico di Milano Bovisa campus — features that make it ideal both for families and for students and young professionals.
To understand how this market is really performing, we analyse the most recent official data published by the Italian Revenue Agency (OMI database) for the second half of 2025.
Sale prices: how much does a home or garage cost?
The sales market in this area is extremely attractive, especially when compared with the now prohibitive figures of the more central parts of Milan. An analysis of the official data shows a clear distinction according to the state of repair of the properties:
| Type | Sale €/sqm |
|---|---|
| Civil dwellingsExcellent condition | 3,400 – 4,900 |
| Civil dwellingsNormal condition | 2,700 – 3,300 |
| GaragesNormal condition | 1,200 – 2,000 |
Apartments in standard condition or in need of renovation are an ideal solution for those wishing to personalise the space with works to their own taste; the higher band, for properties ready to live in, recently renovated or newly built, rewards energy efficiency and the quality of modern finishes. If you need a secure place for your vehicle, garages in normal condition also come at accessible values.
Rents: monthly rates per square metre
If your goal is renting, whether as a tenant or as an owner wishing to generate an income from a property, here are the benchmark monthly rents per square metre for each property type:
| Type | Rent €/sqm month |
|---|---|
| Civil dwellingsExcellent condition | 11.9 – 18 |
| Civil dwellingsNormal condition | 9.5 – 11.8 |
| GaragesNormal condition | 5.5 – 9.5 |
Practical examples of monthly rent calculation
To better understand how these figures translate into everyday reality, here are some practical monthly rent simulations (service and management charges excluded):
60 sqm one-bedroom flat in excellent condition (e.g. a modern or recently renovated apartment). Minimum rent: 60 sqm × €11.9/sqm = €714/month; maximum rent: 60 sqm × €18.0/sqm = €1,080/month. Expected rent: between €714 and €1,080 a month.
80 sqm two-bedroom flat in normal condition (e.g. a well-kept apartment in standard condition). Minimum rent: 80 sqm × €9.5/sqm = €760/month; maximum rent: 80 sqm × €11.8/sqm = €944/month. Expected rent: between €760 and €944 a month.
Single 15 sqm garage in normal condition. Minimum rent: 15 sqm × €5.5/sqm = €82.50/month; maximum rent: 15 sqm × €9.5/sqm = €142.50/month. Expected rent: between roughly €82 and €142 a month.
Why invest in this area? The 3 key advantages
On the basis of the official data analysed, three excellent reasons emerge for choosing to invest or live in Bovisasca, Affori, Piazza Rossi and Comasina:
Unbeatable value for money in Milan: with a maximum value of €4,900/sqm for a property in excellent condition, the area offers the chance to buy spacious, modern apartments at prices markedly below the city average, without giving up convenient connections.
Solid and steady rental returns: thanks to rents reaching €18.0/sqm/month for homes in excellent condition, owners can count on decidedly attractive gross annual income, sustained by steady demand from university students at the nearby Politecnico and from young workers.
Great potential for future appreciation: the whole northern area of Milan is benefiting from constant infrastructure investment and urban regeneration projects. Buying today at these prices is a far-sighted strategic choice for anyone aiming at capital appreciation over the medium to long term.