Cesena Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

Data updated monthly.Last update:July 2, 2026
Forlì-Cesena province
Confidence
Medium

Cesena market overview: score, prices and rental yields

Market Score

55Fair
55 / 100
Investability
21
Price momentum
32
Rental demand
77
Sales demand
52

Median asking price

€275,000
1M
0%
1Y
+1.9%
Median asking price
MonthMedian asking price
August 2025€265,000
September 2025€262,000
October 2025€260,000
November 2025€258,500
December 2025€260,000
January 2026€260,000
February 2026€265,000
March 2026€265,000
April 2026€265,000
May 2026€265,000
June 2026€275,000
July 2026€275,000

Median monthly rent

€780
1M
-12.9%
1Y
-10.4%
Median monthly rent
MonthMedian monthly rent
August 2025€800
September 2025€800
October 2025€800
November 2025€900
December 2025€900
January 2026€830
February 2026€800
March 2026€900
April 2026€800
May 2026€880
June 2026€890
July 2026€780

Gross Rental Yield

4.4%
1M
-27.1%
1Y
+10%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
August 20254.86%
September 20254.45%
October 20254.51%
November 20254.7%
December 20255.09%
January 20264.9%
February 20264.75%
March 20264.63%
April 20265.25%
May 20265.62%
June 20266.03%
July 20264.4%

Median price per m²

€2,390
1M
+1.7%
1Y
+1%
Median price per m²
MonthMedian price per m²
August 2025€2,410
September 2025€2,380
October 2025€2,360
November 2025€2,350
December 2025€2,360
January 2026€2,330
February 2026€2,310
March 2026€2,300
April 2026€2,300
May 2026€2,300
June 2026€2,350
July 2026€2,390

Market Breakdown

Property listings (1,150 for sale)

Top submarket

Premium
0
Gross Rental Yield
- %
Median asking price
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Median monthly rent
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Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
2 bedroom4.05%
3 bedroom3.72%
4+ bedroom3.74%

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
2 bedroom€2,920
3 bedroom€2,550
4+ bedroom€2,610

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
2 bedroom76
3 bedroom146
4+ bedroom268

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
2 bedroom14
3 bedroom12
4+ bedroom21

Market Trends

Listings by property size

2 bedroom (17%)
3 bedroom (29%)
4+ bedroom (54%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
2 bedroom (17%)90 listings (17%)
3 bedroom (29%)158 listings (29%)
4+ bedroom (54%)289 listings (54%)

Sales Activity Index

6-24%
Sales Activity Index
MonthSales Activity Index
August 202515%
September 20256%
October 202524%
November 202515%
December 202520%
January 20269%
February 202617%
March 202616%
April 202619%
May 202612%
June 202622%
July 202610%

Rent Activity Index

31-61%
Rent Activity Index
MonthRent Activity Index
August 202555%
September 202561%
October 202561%
November 202550%
December 202538%
January 202639%
February 202655%
March 202653%
April 202652%
May 202631%
June 202641%
July 202641%

Median asking price

Median asking price
Month4+ bedroom
August 2025€337.5k
September 2025€349k
October 2025€342.5k
November 2025€353k
December 2025€335k
January 2026€330k
February 2026€335k
March 2026€330k
April 2026€330k
May 2026€340k
June 2026€358k
July 2026€353k

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent
Month4+ bedroom
August 2025€980
September 2025€850
October 2025€850
November 2025€800
December 2025€1,200
January 2026€1,100
February 2026€1,180
March 2026€1,130
April 2026€1,150
May 2026€1,150
June 2026€1,100
July 2026€1,100

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month4+ bedroom
August 202528.7
September 202534.22
October 202533.58
November 202536.77
December 202523.26
January 202625
February 202623.76
March 202624.44
April 202623.91
May 202624.64
June 202627.12
July 202626.74

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
Month4+ bedroom
August 2025€2,500
September 2025€2,590
October 2025€2,540
November 2025€2,600
December 2025€2,490
January 2026€2,500
February 2026€2,480
March 2026€2,440
April 2026€2,440
May 2026€2,560
June 2026€2,650
July 2026€2,610

About Cesena

Cesena blends a historic Emilia-Romagna core with a practical urban rhythm, shaped by its university presence, civic landmarks and connections across the province. For investors looking at apartments, it is a city where local fundamentals matter as much as broader regional trends.

July 2026 points to a clear tension in the apartment market: values are edging higher even as rental income softens. The average sale price held at €275,000 month over month, while the average price per square metre moved up 1.7% to €2,390 and is 1.0% higher than a year ago. By contrast, the average rent price fell 12.9% over the month to €780, leaving the yield at 4.4%.

That combination suggests a market where pricing resilience is still visible on the ownership side, but income generation has become less supportive in the short term. Year over year, the average sale price is up 1.9%, which confirms modest appreciation rather than sharp revaluation. For buyers focused on apartments in Cesena, the current note is less about rapid upside and more about balancing a stable purchase level against a noticeably lower rent figure. The result is a more selective investment case, especially if rental performance is central to the strategy.
Name
All
4.4 %
497
48
€275,000
€780
Studio
-- %
--
--
--
--
1 Bedroom
-- %
--
--
--
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2 Bedrooms
4.05 %
76
14
€192,500
€650
3 Bedrooms
3.72 %
146
12
€250,000
€780
4+ Bedrooms
3.74 %
268
21
€353,000
€1,100

Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 4.4% and property prices starting at €192,500, Cesena

may become a good investment option for some investors.

Median property prices in Cesena are €275,000, while the median rent is €780. This means that a median property in Cesena will pay for itself in 29.4 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.05% yield, sale price €192,500, rent €650.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 3.72% yield, sale price €250,000, rent €780.

A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 3.74% yield, sale price €353,000, rent €1,100.

Where exactly to buy the property?

Cesena offers yields of up to 4.15% for a median apartment. Explore Cesena in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.