Boats in Marsamxett Harbour along the Gzira waterfront, Malta

Rent an Apartment in Gzira — Harbour Views, Central Living

Wedged between Sliema and Msida on Marsamxett Harbour, Gzira gives you front-row views of Valletta’s golden skyline, a buzzing café scene, and some of the best-value long lets in central Malta.

Living in Gzira: What to Expect

Gzira runs along the water facing Manoel Island, its seafront gardens and marina catching the evening light as Valletta’s bastions glow across the harbour. Once Sliema’s quiet neighbour, it has grown into one of central Malta’s most energetic addresses — young, international and refreshingly unpretentious.

  • The seafront strip — brunch spots, wine bars and harbour-view cafés line Triq Ix-Xatt, with Manoel Island’s green open space just over the bridge.
  • Perfectly central — Sliema’s shops are a ten-minute walk, the University of Malta and Mater Dei Hospital are minutes away, and Valletta sits just across the water.
  • Real value — much of the Sliema lifestyle at noticeably gentler rents, which is why savvy expats increasingly choose Gzira first.
  • Everyday convenience — supermarkets, gyms, pharmacies and coworking spaces are all woven into the neighbourhood.

As a guide, one-bedroom long lets in Gzira typically range from €950 to €1,350 monthly, and two-bedrooms from €1,100 to €1,550, with seafront apartments commanding a premium. Message us for today’s availability and honest pricing.

Aerial view of the harbour and Gzira waterfront, Malta

Sliema’s Smart Neighbour

Same harbour, same walkable seafront, gentler prices. Gzira is where people who know Malta well choose to live — close to everything, with money left over for enjoying it.

Boats in Marsamxett Harbour along the Gzira waterfront, Malta

Why Expats Love Gzira

Gzira has quietly become one of Malta’s favourite places to live. Here’s what wins people over.

That Valletta view. The capital’s bastions and church domes fill the horizon across Marsamxett Harbour — a postcard from your evening walk.
Unbeatably central. Sliema in ten minutes on foot, the University and Mater Dei minutes away, and the whole island within easy reach.
Café culture on the water. The seafront brunch and coffee scene rivals anywhere on the island — without Sliema’s crowds.
More home for your money. Rents run noticeably gentler than neighbouring Sliema, so you can upgrade your space or your savings.
Manoel Island on your doorstep. Green open space, the marina and harbour swims — with major regeneration making the area better every year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to rent in Gzira?

As a guide, one-bedroom apartments in Gzira typically range from €950 to €1,350 monthly, and two-bedrooms from €1,100 to €1,550, with seafront and newly finished apartments commanding a premium. Contact us for current availability and honest guidance.

Choose Sliema for the prestige address and promenade; choose Gzira for the same walkable seafront lifestyle at gentler prices, with Sliema still just ten minutes away on foot. Many of our tenants view both — we’re happy to show you each side of the border.

Ideal — the University of Malta and Mater Dei Hospital are minutes away, and the neighbourhood’s cafés, gyms and nightlife suit a young international crowd. It’s one of our most requested areas for professionals and postgraduates.

Most tenants manage happily without one. Gzira is compact and walkable, buses are frequent, and Sliema’s ferry to Valletta is a short stroll away. Parking is tight, so car-free living is usually easier.

Quickly — Gzira’s value-for-money reputation means well-priced apartments often rent within days. Send us your requirements and we’ll alert you the moment something suitable lands.

Browse our verified Gzira listings, or message us on WhatsApp with your budget, move-in date and must-haves — we’ll shortlist options and arrange viewings, usually within a day or two.

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