A historic village with a modern edge — newer apartments with open views, a grand palazzo on the square, and the whole of central and northern Malta within easy reach.
Naxxar combines two worlds. Around the parish square it’s a traditional Maltese village of old stone houses, narrow streets and local cafés; around the edges it’s one of the island’s most popular areas for newer apartments and maisonettes, many with lifts, garages and views across the countryside. Supermarkets, schools, clinics and restaurants are in the village or next door in Mosta, and St Julian’s is roughly fifteen minutes away by car. What you won’t find is the density, noise or nightlife of the coast — which is exactly why most people choose it.
At the heart of Naxxar stands Palazzo Parisio, a stately palazzo with formal baroque gardens, facing the parish church across the main square. Just beyond the village, the Victoria Lines run along the ridge — a 19th-century British defensive line with walking routes and some of the best countryside views on the island. It gives Naxxar a rare balance: village character and open space, without being far from anything.
Photos: Naxxar parish church by Danscic94, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Victoria Lines by Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Palazzo Parisio gardens by Nenea hartia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Families who want a modern home with room to grow, professionals who drive to St Julian’s, Mrieħel or the central business areas, and anyone ready to swap harbour-town bustle for calm streets and open views. Naxxar is where people settle when they want quality of life without leaving the centre of the island.
Naxxar rents reflect newer homes and more space. Modern apartments and penthouses with open views sit at the top of each range; older maisonettes and village houses give the best value.
| Home size | Typical monthly rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | €850–1,100 |
| 2 bedrooms | €1,050–1,300 |
| 3 bedrooms | €1,300–1,650 |
| 4 bedrooms & penthouses | Valued individually |
Ranges come from long lets we closed in 2025–2026, not asking prices. Floor, finish, views, parking and whether the home is furnished decide where a property sits within its range.
Browse them now, or tell us your budget and move date and we’ll send you matches — including homes before they’re advertised.
See Naxxar homesFind My HomeEvery long let in Naxxar falls under Malta’s Private Residential Leases Act (Chapter 604). These are the clauses that matter most when you sign:
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As a guide, long lets in Naxxar from our closed deals typically range from around €850 to €1,100 monthly for a one-bedroom, €1,050 to €1,300 for two bedrooms and €1,300 to €1,650 for three. Penthouses and larger homes are valued individually.
Choose St Julian’s if you want to walk to restaurants, the seafront and nightlife. Choose Naxxar if you want a newer, larger home, quieter streets and open views, and you’re happy to drive about fifteen minutes to the coast.
Among the best on the island. Modern homes with more space, quiet residential streets, schools nearby and countryside walks for the weekends.
Realistically yes. Naxxar has bus connections, but it’s an inland village rather than a transport hub, and most residents drive to work, school and the coast.
Steadily and quietly. Naxxar is popular with families and long-term tenants who tend to stay, so good homes often let before they’re widely advertised.
Browse our verified Naxxar listings, or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll send you what’s available before it goes public.
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