Cesena Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

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

Cesena market overview: score, prices and rental yields

Market Score

49Weak
49 / 100
Investability
20
Price momentum
30
Rental demand
76
Sales demand
50

Median asking price

€275,000
1M
0%
1Y
+5.8%
Median asking price
MonthMedian asking price
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
August 2026€270,000
September 2026€275,000
October 2026€275,000

Median monthly rent

€880
1M
+16.7%
1Y
+9.4%
Median monthly rent
MonthMedian monthly rent
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
August 2026€750
September 2026€750
October 2026€880

Gross Rental Yield

4.54%
1M
+2.8%
1Y
+0.7%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
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%
August 20264.36%
September 20264.42%
October 20264.54%

Median price per m²

€2,390
1M
-0.4%
1Y
+1.2%
Median price per m²
MonthMedian price per m²
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
August 2026€2,350
September 2026€2,400
October 2026€2,390

Market Breakdown

Property listings (1,057 for sale)

Top submarket

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

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
2 bedroom4.26%
3 bedroom4.3%
4+ bedroom3.77%

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
2 bedroom€2,920
3 bedroom€2,610
4+ bedroom€2,590

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
2 bedroom79
3 bedroom140
4+ bedroom263

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
2 bedroom10
3 bedroom13
4+ bedroom17

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%)89 listings (17%)
3 bedroom (29%)153 listings (29%)
4+ bedroom (54%)280 listings (54%)

Sales Activity Index

9-22%
Sales Activity Index
MonthSales Activity Index
November 202515%
December 202520%
January 20269%
February 202617%
March 202616%
April 202619%
May 202612%
June 202622%
July 202610%
August 202620%
September 202611%
October 202611%

Rent Activity Index

31-56%
Rent Activity Index
MonthRent Activity Index
November 202550%
December 202538%
January 202639%
February 202655%
March 202653%
April 202652%
May 202631%
June 202641%
July 202641%
August 202646%
September 202656%
October 202655%

Median asking price

Median asking price
Month4+ bedroom
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
August 2026€349.5k
September 2026€353k
October 2026€350k

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent
Month4+ bedroom
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
August 2026€1,000
September 2026€1,000
October 2026€1,100

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month4+ bedroom
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
August 202629.13
September 202629.42
October 202626.52

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
Month4+ bedroom
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
August 2026€2,590
September 2026€2,610
October 2026€2,590

About Cesena

Cesena sits between the Adriatic coast and the Apennine foothills, with the Savio River passing through the city. Its historic centre and Malatestiana Library give this part of Forlì-Cesena province a distinctive setting for an apartment investment.

October 2026’s clearest signal for Cesena apartments is a sharp rise in average rent against a flat average sale price. Rent reached €880, up 16.7% month on month, while the average sale price held at €275,000. That contrast matters more than either figure alone: the rental side of the market moved quickly, but the headline purchase price did not move with it.

The reported yield of 4.54% offers a starting point for assessing that tension, not proof that the rent jump has improved returns on any particular apartment. Sale and rent averages need not refer to identical properties. Changes in the mix of apartments represented can also affect an average, so this month’s rental move is best read as a market signal rather than a property-level forecast.

For an investment decision, compare the rent a specific apartment could command with its purchase price and running costs. The October snapshot makes rental income worth a closer look, while the unchanged sale average argues against assuming purchase prices followed rents upward. Whether the contrast lasts will depend on later readings; the current figures alone cannot establish a new trend.
Name
All
4.54 %
490
44
€275,000
€880
Studio
-- %
--
--
--
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1 Bedroom
-- %
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2 Bedrooms
4.26 %
79
10
€190,000
€680
3 Bedrooms
4.3 %
140
13
€265,000
€950
4+ Bedrooms
3.77 %
263
17
€350,000
€1,100

Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 4.54% and property prices starting at €190,000, Cesena

may become a good investment option for some investors.

Median property prices in Cesena are €275,000, while the median rent is €880. This means that a median property in Cesena will pay for itself in 26.0 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.26% yield, sale price €190,000, rent €680.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 4.30% yield, sale price €265,000, rent €950.

A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 3.77% yield, sale price €350,000, rent €1,100.

Where exactly to buy the property?

Cesena offers yields of up to 4.65% for a median apartment. Explore Cesena in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.

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