Turin rarely makes international lists of Italian cities to consider for an extended stay, which is precisely why it is worth considering. Italy’s most elegant baroque city has a piazza layout designed for walking, a food culture that can legitimately claim to be Italy’s most serious (the Slow Food movement was founded in Piedmont), and accommodation costs that are 30–40% below Milan’s for comparable apartments. The city receives relatively few foreign extended-stay visitors compared to its quality, which keeps rents lower and neighbourhoods more genuinely residential.
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Monthly costs: what to budget
Turin’s rental market is materially cheaper than Milan while remaining more affordable than Rome for central, well-located furnished apartments.
Approximate monthly accommodation costs in Turin (as of 2026):
| Type | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Room in shared apartment — San Salvario / Vanchiglia | €350–550 |
| Studio furnished — San Salvario | €650–950 |
| One-bedroom furnished — San Salvario / Quadrilatero Romano | €850–1,250 |
| Studio — Crocetta | €750–1,050 |
| One-bedroom — Crocetta | €950–1,400 |
| Studio — Vanchiglia / Aurora | €550–800 |
| Extended-stay hotel suite (28+ nights, negotiated) | €2,000–3,500 |
Utility costs (electricity, gas, water) add approximately €90–160/month on direct rentals. Turin winters are cold — confirm heating type (gas central heating is standard; electric heating in older apartments is expensive) before signing.
San Salvario: the most popular extended-stay neighbourhood
San Salvario occupies a district south of the centre, bookended by Porta Nuova station (Turin’s main rail hub) to the north and the Parco del Valentino to the south. It is Turin’s most diverse and internationally-familiar neighbourhood: a weekday morning market (Mercato di Porta Palazzo is nearby), excellent ethnic food restaurants, the best aperitivo culture in the city, and a mix of students, young professionals, and international residents.
One-bedroom furnished apartments in San Salvario run €850–1,250/month. Studios from approximately €650–950/month. The streets closest to Porta Nuova and the Valentino park command the upper end of those ranges; Via Nizza and Via Madama Cristina are the main commercial streets.
Best for: First-time extended-stay visitors to Turin, younger remote workers, those who want neighbourhood life and easy rail access in a single location. Good coworking nearby (Toolbox Coworking, Talent Garden Turin).
Crocetta: the most upscale residential choice
Crocetta is Turin’s most affluent residential neighbourhood, south-west of the centre toward the Politecnico di Torino campus. It is quieter than San Salvario, more uniform in character, and the preferred choice for Italian professionals and academics on longer assignments. The streets have a Parisian scale — wide boulevards, good pharmacy and food-shop provision, several good wine bars.
One-bedroom furnished apartments in Crocetta run €950–1,400/month. The area is well-served by trams, with Corso Duca degli Abruzzi and Corso Massimo d’Azeglio as the main axes.
For hotel stays in this zone, the Principi di Piemonte (Via Gobetti 15) and the NH Collection Piazza Carlina both offer extended-stay rates for 14+ night bookings on direct inquiry. The Starhotels Majestic on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II is Turin’s most complete five-star for a hotel-based longer stay.
Vanchiglia and Aurora: best value, rising neighbourhoods
Vanchiglia (east of the Po river, along Via Giulia di Barolo and Via Bonafous) is Turin’s most rapidly changing neighbourhood — a former working-class district now hosting independent coffee roasters, design studios, and a growing number of food-forward restaurants. Aurora (north of the Quadrilatero Romano) is at an earlier stage of the same process with lower rents.
Studio apartments in Vanchiglia run €550–800/month — a 25–35% saving over San Salvario for comparable floor area. The neighbourhood is a 15-minute walk or two tram stops from the centre.
Best for: Remote workers and digital nomads who want the lowest cost and a genuine neighbourhood feel over tourist-area convenience. The emerging café and restaurant scene is excellent.
Quadrilatero Romano: historic centre location
The Quadrilatero Romano is Turin’s oldest neighbourhood — a tight grid of streets north-west of Piazza Castello, with the highest concentration of osterie and wine bars in the city. Furnished apartment supply is more limited than in San Salvario or Crocetta, and prices reflect the central location.
One-bedroom apartments here run €1,000–1,500/month. The area is walkable to everything in the historic centre and within tram or bike distance of Porta Nuova. Suitable for extended stays of 3–8 weeks; supply is more limited for longer commitments.
Airbnb vs furnished apartment vs coliving
Airbnb: Turin has solid Airbnb coverage across San Salvario, the Quadrilatero Romano, and the historic centre. Monthly rates typically fall 20–25% below standard per-night pricing. A 30-day studio booking starts from approximately €700–900/month in San Salvario; Crocetta rates run slightly higher.
Furnished apartments (direct rental): The most cost-effective approach for stays of 4–12 weeks. Subito.it, Idealista, and Casa.it list furnished short-term lets directly from landlords. Expect a deposit of one to two months’ rent. Contracts for 30+ days usually include all utilities in the agreed rate — confirm before signing.
Coliving: Turin’s coliving sector is smaller than Milan’s but growing. Habyt has a presence in Turin; independent coliving spaces have opened since 2022 in the San Salvario and Vanchiglia areas. All-inclusive monthly rates start from approximately €900–1,250/month for a private room with shared kitchen and common areas. Good option for visitors who want zero administrative complexity.
Practical logistics
Transport: Turin has an excellent tram network and a single metro line (Line 1) running east–west through the city. Monthly transport passes cost approximately €40. The historic centre and San Salvario are best explored on foot or by bike (the city bike-share scheme, To Bike, operates from approximately €18/month).
Supermarkets: Esselunga and Conad are well-distributed across all major neighbourhoods. The Porta Palazzo market (Europe’s largest open-air market) is 10 minutes from the centre by tram.
SIM card: Iliad, Wind Tre, and TIM all have outlets near Porta Nuova station.
Healthcare: The Ospedale Molinette and the Ospedale Mauriziano are the main public hospitals; EU citizens use EHIC for standard treatment.
For most first-time extended-stay visitors, San Salvario delivers the best combination of neighbourhood character, practical amenities, and value for money. Those planning stays of two months or more will find Vanchiglia offers a more interesting long-term base at significantly lower cost.
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