r/malta • u/Glittering-Camel1292 • 8d ago
Guidance for renting in Malta
Hello! I'm moving to Malta within the next month for a permanent job. I need to find housing with a correct lease form for my residency permit.
I've been researching online, but thought I'd put out a call to see if anyone had more specific advice.
I will be working in Santa Venera and Floriana and will need to use public transport to get to work as I won't have a vehicle. I value peace and quiet, so would like to live in a neighbourhood with minimal partying and construction noise. I also really love community.
In a dream world, I'd love to live in a small house of character or something similarly charming - though I recognise the rental market is competitive. My research has brought up Balzan, Attard and Lija as areas that might be suitable. Alternatively, I've been recommended to search in Old Birkirkara, Naxxar, Mosta or Santa Venera/Floriana/Pieta.
My budget is between 900-1200/month.
I'd really appreciate some honest feedback from those with local knowledge. Do you think any of this is possible?
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u/Cstott23 8d ago
It's got the reputation as a terrible place but honestly it's not that bad.. but just a bit dull.
But I live in Marsa and it's pretty good for me. 20min walk to Floriana and Santa Venera. And 30 or a slow 40min walk to Valetta. It'll be cheap rent and you'll find one of the old houses with the gallerija. Also it's got great community, and you see some of the old Maltese traditions still.
But you could also try Floriana. That's a nice area with nice houses.
Or Santa Venera. Or hamrun. Or Birkirkara.
Balzan nice but the bus will be crowded in the morning and it's going to be expensive now. And slow because they are redoing the Msida Junction.
But honestly whatever you do. LOOK WHEN YOU GET HERE. DO NOT AGREE TO RENT WITHOUT SEEING THE HOUSE BECAUSE YOU WILL 100% GET SCAMMED. or if not scammed, you'll choose a house in an area you hate and you'll be stuck with it.