If you are thinking of buying, selling or renting a home in Milan, choosing the district is the first strategic step. Today we analyse one of the fast-growing and highly interesting areas of the city: the district taking in Marocchetti, Vigentino and Chiesa Rossa.
This part of Milan is particularly appreciated for its perfect balance between residential calm and accessibility. Excellently connected to the city centre by a dense public transport network (including tram routes, buses and the nearby metro), the area boasts green spaces ideal for families, schools and a lively range of neighbourhood shops.
To give you a transparent, detailed and reliable overview of how the local market is performing, we have analysed the most recent official data published by the Italian Revenue Agency through the OMI database (Property Market Observatory).
Buying: prices per square metre
Buying a home in this area is an attractive opportunity both for those looking for a first home and for those seeking a long-term investment. Prices per square metre vary according to the state of repair of the property, reflecting the difference between apartments ready to live in and those to be personalised.
Here are the benchmark values for civil dwellings and garages:
| Type | Sale €/sqm |
|---|---|
| Civil dwellingsExcellent condition | 4,000 – 5,700 |
| Civil dwellingsNormal condition | 2,850 – 3,900 |
| GaragesNormal condition | 1,450 – 2,500 |
The price difference between "normal" and "excellent" condition shows how building refurbishment and energy efficiency can significantly increase the asset value of properties in these districts.
Renting: monthly rents
Rental demand in this part of Milan is consistently high, fuelled by young professionals, couples and students looking for more accessible rents than in the central areas without giving up excellent amenities and connections.
Below we present the official table of monthly rents expressed in euros per square metre (€/sqm/month):
| Type | Rent €/sqm month |
|---|---|
| Civil dwellingsExcellent condition | 15.1 – 22 |
| Civil dwellingsNormal condition | 10.8 – 15 |
| GaragesNormal condition | 6 – 10.2 |
A Practical Example of Rent Calculation
60 sqm apartment in excellent condition (civil dwellings): using the OMI values shown (from €15.1 to €22.0/sqm/month), the estimated monthly rent will range roughly between €906 and €1,320 a month (charges excluded).
80 sqm apartment in normal condition (civil dwellings): multiplying the floor area by the rates for normal condition (from €10.8 to €15.0/sqm/month), the estimated monthly rent will be between €864 and €1,200 a month.
Why invest in this area?
Looking at market trends and the OMI data for the second half of 2025, three clear reasons emerge as to why buying or renting in Marocchetti, Vigentino and Chiesa Rossa is a winning choice:
Unbeatable value for money: with purchase prices on average lower than in the Milanese semi-central areas, here it is possible to buy generously sized residential properties at sustainable figures, making for a competitive entry cost.
High and steady rental returns: rents remain robust (up to €22/sqm for renovated properties). This gives owners an extremely attractive annual rental yield compared with other parts of the city.
Prospects of future appreciation: as outer districts perfectly integrated into the urban and commercial fabric of Milan, they benefit from the natural effect of expansion and from constant local urban regeneration projects, ensuring an increase in property value over the medium to long term.