Cities with the cheapest rent in Europe

Where housing stops eating the budget in Europe: catalog cities ranked by monthly rent for a one-person place, with the full cost of living and safety alongside so cheap rent doesn't hide an expensive or rough city.

Methodology: Only cities with a 50+ safety score qualify; ranked by curated monthly rent for one person, lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog.

  1. 1. Izmir, Turkey

    Rent $350/mo · $810/mo all-in · Safety 72/100

    Rent from $350/mo and about $810/mo all-in, with 72/100 safety.

  2. 2. Ohrid, North Macedonia

    Rent $350/mo · $750/mo all-in · Safety 90/100

    Rent from $350/mo and about $750/mo all-in, with 90/100 safety.

  3. 3. Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Rent $400/mo · $860/mo all-in · Safety 84/100

    Rent from $400/mo and about $860/mo all-in, with 84/100 safety.

  4. 4. Saranda, Albania

    Rent $400/mo · $830/mo all-in · Safety 78/100

    Rent from $400/mo and about $830/mo all-in, with 78/100 safety.

  5. 5. Skopje, North Macedonia

    Rent $400/mo · $890/mo all-in · Safety 74/100

    Rent from $400/mo and about $890/mo all-in, with 74/100 safety.

  6. 6. Tirana, Albania

    Rent $400/mo · $820/mo all-in · Safety 72/100

    Rent from $400/mo and about $820/mo all-in, with 72/100 safety.

  7. 7. Antalya, Turkey

    Rent $450/mo · $990/mo all-in · Safety 75/100

    Rent from $450/mo and about $990/mo all-in, with 75/100 safety.

  8. 8. Chișinău, Moldova

    Rent $450/mo · $910/mo all-in · Safety 74/100

    Rent from $450/mo and about $910/mo all-in, with 74/100 safety.

  9. 9. Novi Sad, Serbia

    Rent $450/mo · $900/mo all-in · Safety 88/100

    Rent from $450/mo and about $900/mo all-in, with 88/100 safety.

  10. 10. Košice, Slovakia

    Rent $500/mo · $990/mo all-in · Safety 80/100

    Rent from $500/mo and about $990/mo all-in, with 80/100 safety.

  11. 11. Pécs, Hungary

    Rent $500/mo · $1,005/mo all-in · Safety 88/100

    Rent from $500/mo and about $1,005/mo all-in, with 88/100 safety.

  12. 12. Plovdiv, Bulgaria

    Rent $500/mo · $995/mo all-in · Safety 84/100

    Rent from $500/mo and about $995/mo all-in, with 84/100 safety.

Frequently asked questions

Cities with the cheapest rent in Europe — which city is #1?

Izmir, Turkey tops this list. Rent from $350/mo and about $810/mo all-in, with 72/100 safety. Ohrid and Mostar round out the top three.

How is this ranking calculated?

Only cities with a 50+ safety score qualify; ranked by curated monthly rent for one person, lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog. 126 catalog cities in Europe qualified for this list; the top 12 are shown. Scores are catalog averages, not personalised — Jonzy re-ranks every city for your own income, passport and lifestyle when you sign in.

How much does it cost to live in the top city in Europe?

Izmir runs about $810/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Izmir city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.