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Rent in San Gwann — The Town That Has Everything Close By

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.

Living in San Gwann: What to Expect

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.

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The University Corridor's Residential Side

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.

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Why People Love San Gwann

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.

The everything-nearby town. Supermarkets, pharmacies, schools, gyms and cafés — daily life within a ten-minute walk.
University on the doorstep. Tal-Qroqq is minutes away — the residential pick for students who want a neighbourhood, not a strip.
More home for your money. One-bedrooms from €800 and two-bedrooms from €900 — noticeably more space than the seafront towns.
Central to everywhere. St Julian's, Sliema, Msida and Birkirkara all a short drive or direct bus away.
Quietly residential. Settled streets and a local feel that the corridor towns traded away years ago.

YUSEF DWAH

Founder of Next To Rent

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to rent in San Gwann?

As a guide, one-bedroom apartments in San Gwann typically range from €800 to €950 monthly, and two-bedrooms from €900 to €1,300. 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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