by Guisela Chiarella
For the first time in the real estate history of Friuli Venezia Giulia, average rental prices have surpassed €10 per square meter. According to recent data, the regional average now stands at €10.37 per square meter, marking a significant rise from €7.10 in July 2017. This represents a 46% increase over the past eight years.
In practical terms, tenants are now paying roughly €330 more per month for a 100-square-meter apartment than they would have in 2017. For a 150-square-meter property, the monthly increase exceeds €490. The rise in rental costs is particularly pronounced in and around the city of Trieste, where demand continues to outpace supply, making the search for housing increasingly difficult and expensive.
Meanwhile, sale prices for residential properties are also reaching new highs. The regional average now approaches €1,700 per square meter, up from €1,450 in 2017.
The upward trend in both rental and sales markets reflects a robust performance in the region’s real estate sector during the first half of 2025. Analysts point to a combination of sustained demand, limited housing stock, and broader economic dynamics as key factors driving the market.
While the data underscores economic vitality in the sector, it also raises concerns about housing affordability and access—particularly for younger residents and lower-income families—across the region.
