A genuinely lived-in residential town minutes from the University of Malta and St Julian’s — every amenity on your doorstep, at prices the seafront towns can’t match. One-bedrooms from €800; quality apartments and maisonettes throughout.
San Gwann is what everyday Malta looks like at its best: quiet residential streets where supermarkets, pharmacies, schools, gyms, cafés and bakeries are all a short walk away. It’s a town people live in rather than pass through — our founder lived here himself — with a practical, self-contained rhythm that makes daily life easy with or without a car.
Tal-Qroqq and the University of Malta are minutes away, and the St Julian’s–Sliema business district is one short hop further. That geography makes San Gwann the smart base for students and young professionals who want real proximity without seafront prices or Paceville noise — a proper neighbourhood first, a commute second. See our guides to renting near the University and housing for iGaming professionals.
Photos: Countryside and old tower in San Ġwann by Continentaleurope, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Residential street in San Ġwann by Alan C. Bonnici, CC BY-SA 3.0
University students who want a real neighbourhood near campus, professionals commuting to St Julian’s and Sliema, and anyone who values having everything nearby: San Gwann’s mix is practical rather than showy — and that’s exactly why people stay.
San Ġwann offers modern apartments within a short drive of St Julian’s for noticeably less. Newer blocks with lifts and parking sit at the top of the range; older apartments and maisonettes are where the value is.
| Home size | Typical monthly rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | €800–950 |
| 2 bedrooms | €1,200–1,500 |
| 3 bedrooms | €1,450–1,850 |
| 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. For asking rents across every home we list, see the NTR Rental Index.
Browse them now, or tell us your budget and move date and we’ll send you matches — including homes before they’re advertised.
See San Ġwann homesFind My HomeEvery long let in San Ġwann falls under Malta’s Private Residential Leases Act (Chapter 604). These are the clauses that matter most when you sign:
Still comparing? Read our guides to renting in Swieqi and renting in Birkirkara, or compare all 15 towns side by side in Where to live in Malta.
Yusef is a passionate real estate professional with a sharp eye for opportunity and a heart for helping people find their place.
Standing tall both in stature and spirit, he believes in genuine connection – understanding that behind every property, there’s a story waiting to be told.
Over the years, Yusef has built a strong network of landlords, tenants, and partners, trusted for his integrity, leadership, and vision.
His mission is simple: to elevate the rental experience in Malta through honesty, quality, and care.
As a guide, one-bedroom apartments in San Gwann typically range from €800 to €950 monthly, and two-bedrooms from €1,200 to €1,500. Well-priced units move fast — the cheapest in any range are rarely free for long, so tell us your requirements early.
Choose St Julian’s or Sliema if you want the seafront and nightlife outside your door; choose San Gwann if you want a fully-equipped residential town minutes from the University and the business district, at gentler prices.
Both, genuinely. Families get safe streets, schools and clinics close by; students get realistic budgets and a quick run to campus — it’s one of the few towns that serves both well at once.
Easier than the seafront towns — parking is generally manageable by Malta standards, and with everything walkable locally, many residents barely use the car during the week.
Steadily — San Gwann’s practical appeal keeps demand constant year-round, with a clear September spike from University students. Quality apartments at fair prices rarely wait long.
Browse our verified San Gwann listings, or message us on WhatsApp with your budget and move-in date — we’ll shortlist options and arrange viewings, usually within a day or two.
Photos: San Ġwann parish square & Ta’ Ċieda Tower by Continentaleurope; town view by Alan C. Bonnici — CC BY-SA, via Wikimedia Commons.
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