There’s something exciting about a move, whether you’re swapping one Malta postcode for another or landing here for the first time. Long let properties in Malta mean a fixed monthly rent, a proper contract, and a place that’s yours for a year or more, so you can settle in properly instead of living out of moving boxes. You get to pick your own routine, your own local café, your own view, instead of making do with whatever’s free for a few weeks. Wherever you’re moving from, there’s a long term rental to match your budget across Malta and Gozo.
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Ref | 50904Żejtun, Fgura, Paola and Marsaskala are where a first rental budget goes furthest. These towns keep more of their traditional character, with parish squares and local bakeries rather than international chains, and rents are noticeably lower than anywhere near the coast. Marsaskala’s harbourside has also picked up a younger crowd priced out of Sliema, so you’re not necessarily trading community for affordability.
San Ġwann, Swieqi, Naxxar and Attard tenants who’ve outgrown a first flat and want more space without moving out to the countryside. These residential towns have more three-bedroom apartments and townhouses than the coastal hotspots, plus easier parking and shorter waits for a school place if you have children.
Sliema, St Julian’s, Gżira and Ta’ Xbiex are the obvious choices if your job is based centrally and you don’t want a long commute. Ferries link Sliema to Valletta every fifteen minutes, and Gżira’s Coast Road path connects through to St Julian’s without needing a car. Rents run higher here, but you’re paying for the ability to walk to the office, the gym and dinner instead of driving to all three.
Gozo, along with Marsaxlokk and Birżebbuġa in Malta’s south, suits tenants after a quieter pace and more space for the same rent. Victoria (Rabat) covers the essentials on Gozo with its market, hospital and government offices, while Marsaxlokk’s harbour and Sunday fish market keep a genuine, unhurried village feel. The Gozo Channel ferry takes around 25 minutes, so trips back to Malta are straightforward when you need them.
Apartments make up most of Malta’s long-let market, from studio units in Sliema to three-bedroom flats in quieter residential streets. Many developments come with a shared pool or gym, and most landlords offer either a furnished or part-furnished option.
Penthouses in areas like Sliema, Tigné Point and St Julian’s come with their own terrace or airspace, which suits tenants who want outdoor space without the upkeep of a garden. Seafront units in these developments tend to sit at the top of the price range.
Villas have the most indoor and outdoor space, usually with a private garden and often a pool, and are common in Madliena, Mellieħa and San Pawl tat-Targa. They suit families who need room for visitors or tenants who simply want a quieter, more residential setting.
Ground-floor maisonettes come with their own front door and usually a small yard or garden, giving you a house’s independence with an apartment’s practicality. They’re common across residential neighbourhoods in Malta and appeal to long-term tenants who don’t want to share a stairwell.
Townhouses and terraced houses keep more of Malta’s traditional architecture, with wooden balconies, internal courtyards and higher ceilings than a modern build. You’ll find them in established residential streets in Sliema and Birkirkara, as well as historic centres like Valletta and Mdina.
Farmhouses and character properties are converted from older Maltese buildings, often with stone walls, internal courtyards and exposed wooden beams. They’re most common in Gozo and Malta’s rural centre, and suit tenants after something with more history than a standard apartment.
A long let gives you a fixed monthly rent, a written contract and none of the cleaning or changeover fees that come with a short-term booking. It also means you’re not competing with tourist pricing, which can push short-let rates up sharply over summer. If you’re renting in Malta as your actual home rather than a temporary stay, a long let is almost always the more cost-effective option over a full year.
A short let makes more sense if you’re not yet sure which town you want to settle in, or you’re in Malta for a fixed period of a few months. It costs more per night, but you avoid the minimum one-year commitment and the deposit and registration steps that come with a standard long let. Plenty of tenants use a short let for their first month or two while they view long-term lettings properly.
Portomaso, Tigné Point and Fort Cambridge are among the best-known lifestyle developments across the Maltese Islands, with apartments and penthouses that come with sea views, shared pools and on-site shopping centres or a marina. They’re some of the most sought-after addresses on the islands, particularly around Sliema and St Julian’s. If you want a similar standard without quite the same price tag, luxury property and luxurious villas further inland have much the same setup, minus the marina view.
Valletta, Mdina and parts of Gozo have the highest concentration of houses of character and traditional houses, many with central courtyards, exposed beams and the kind of traditional Maltese features you won’t find in a new-build.
Terraced houses in Malta’s older residential centres, and the odd charming townhouse in Birkirkara or Żejtun, have a similar feel at a lower rent. These properties suit tenants after something with more history than a standard apartment for rent.
Sliema, St Julian’s and Gżira are the obvious choices if you’re working centrally, given the concentration of offices for rent, restaurants and gyms within walking distance. Property listings move quickly here, so it’s worth registering with our estate agents and starting your property search early rather than waiting for the right property to come along. Rents sit at the higher end, but you’re paying for convenience rather than square footage.
Swieqi, Naxxar and Attard are popular areas for families relocating to Malta, largely because of how close they sit to the island’s main international schools. Rental properties here tend to be larger than in Sliema or St Julian’s, with more apartments and townhouses that have a garden or shared outdoor space. It’s worth checking the exact school catchment areas and drive times before committing, since Malta’s traffic can make a short distance feel longer than it looks on a map.
With over 30 years in the Maltese rental market, we’ve built a portfolio of long let properties across Malta and Gozo alongside relationships with local landlords that mean some properties never reach the open market. Our team knows these areas beyond the listings, from which villages have easy beach access in summer to where to find luxury villas with maximum privacy.
Tell us your budget and the areas you’re considering, and we’ll match you with property for rent in Malta that actually fit, not just whatever’s newest on the list.
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