Rent an Apartment in Msida — Marina Views, Central Value

Rent in Msida: prices by size

Neighbourhoods and streets to know in Msida

• Msida Marina. The yacht marina and waterfront promenade, with views across to Ta’ Xbiex and a short walk to Gżira. The most attractive part of town.
• Tal-Qroqq and the University area. Streets near the University of Malta and Mater Dei Hospital — the natural choice for students, doctors and medical staff.
• Swatar. A quieter residential area on the Birkirkara side, with larger apartments and maisonettes and more space for the money.
• The town centre. The streets around the parish church and the main roads, close to buses and shops. Convenient, but busier with traffic.

Your Msida lease: what Maltese law says

Every long let in Msida falls under Malta’s Private Residential Leases Act (Chapter 604). These are the clauses that matter most when you sign:

• At least 12 months. A long let can’t be shorter than one year. Anything shorter is a short let, which the law only allows in specific situations.
• The six-month lock-in (di fermo). On a one-year lease you’re committed for the first six months, and it can’t be longer than that. After it, you can leave with one month’s written notice.
• Longer leases, longer notice. Two-year leases need two months’ notice; three-year leases need three months’, with a lock-in of up to one year.
• Registered within ten days. The landlord must register the contract with the Housing Authority within ten days of the start date. An unregistered lease is null and void, so always ask for confirmation.
• Rent increases are capped. Rent can go up at most once a year, and by no more than 5%.
• An inventory is part of the contract. The condition of the home and every item of furniture and appliances must be documented. Check it room by room and take dated photos when you move in.
• Deposit and renewal. The deposit must be written into the contract and returned at the end, less any documented damage. If the landlord doesn’t want to renew, they must tell you at least three months before the lease ends.
• Utilities through ARMS. Water and electricity are usually billed to the tenant through ARMS. Make sure the number of residents is registered correctly so you pay the right residential rates.

Before you view in Msida

• Streets at the bottom of the valley can flood in heavy autumn storms. Ask about it, especially for ground-floor homes and garages.
• Check how close the home is to the main arterial roads — the view may be great, but so may the traffic noise.
• If you’re a student or on a medical rotation, time the walk or bus to the University or Mater Dei from the exact address.
• For shared flats, ask how bills are split and whether each room has its own air conditioning.

Still comparing? Read our guides to renting in Gżira and renting in Birkirkara, or compare all 15 towns side by side in Where to live in Malta.