Rent an Apartment in St Julian’s — Where Malta Comes Alive

Rent in St Julian’s: prices by size

Neighbourhoods and streets to know in St Julian’s

• Spinola Bay and Balluta. The postcard side of St Julian’s: harbour views, fishing boats and restaurants on the waterfront, a short walk from the Sliema promenade.
• Paceville. Malta’s nightlife centre. Unbeatable for walking to bars and to many iGaming and tech offices, but late-night noise makes it a poor fit for light sleepers.
• St George’s Bay. A sandy beach, hotels and the seafront path, right beside Paceville. Great in summer; expect crowds and traffic in peak season.
• Portomaso, Mercury Tower and Pendergardens. The premium developments, with concierge, pools, underground parking and prices to match — see the development ranges above.
• Ta’ Ġiorni and the upper streets. Quieter residential streets up the hill towards Swieqi, with more parking, larger apartments and better value than the bay itself.

Your St Julian’s lease: what Maltese law says

Every long let in St Julian’s 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 St Julian’s

• Visit at night as well as by day. Streets that are calm at noon can be lively at 2am, especially near Paceville.
• If you work in the area, time the walk to your office — many people in St Julian’s live happily without a car.
• In the developments, ask what the monthly common charges cover (pool, gym, concierge, parking) so you compare like with like.
• Check the view you’re paying for: a sea glimpse between buildings is priced very differently from a full bay view.

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