Which areas of Tirana are best to buy an apartment in, and what do they cost?
Ex-Blloku is the most expensive part of Tirana at an average €2,962/m² in June 2026, followed by unit 10 (the centre, Myslym Shyri) and unit 5 (Komuna e Parisit, the lake) at about €2,515/m²; the cheapest city units are 11 (Zogu i Zi, Laprakë) at €1,530 and 6 (Kombinat, Yzberisht) at €1,687 (Keydata index). The city average was €2,116/m² in Q2 2026, and unit 6 has grown fastest since 2019, by 151%.
Data compiled by Fedir AlpatovUpdated
Prices by administrative unit
The city of Tirana is split into 11 administrative units; the municipality has 24 in all, counting 13 outer units such as Kashar and Farkë. The Keydata index reports the average apartment price for each city unit. The official reference price, which the tax office uses as a floor, is set zone by zone inside each unit.
| Unit | Areas (zone landmarks) | Average, €/m², June 2026 | Change since Q2 2019 | Reference price, ALL/m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 (ex-Blloku) | Ish-Blloku, Libri Universitar | €2,962 | +117% | 228,400 |
| 10 | Myslym Shyri, PTT, Rruga e Durrësit, Blloku i Ambasadave | €2,515 | +119% | 121,200-192,800 |
| 5 | Komuna e Parisit, Botanical Garden, Selman Stërmasi stadium, the artificial lake, Selitë e Vogël | €2,514 | +127% | 117,800-175,800 |
| 2 | Piramida, Pazari i Ri, Bërryli, Qyteti Studenti | €2,306 | +95% | 85,700-202,400 |
| 7 | Ish-Ekspozita, Blloku i Ambasadave, Unaza e Re, the former airfield | €2,131 | +128% | 114,300-159,100 |
| 9 | Bulevardi Zogu I, Rruga e Barrikadave, the old railway station, Don Bosko | €2,127 | +112% | 113,850-163,600 |
| 1 | Ali Demi, Shkoza, Poligrafiku, Sauk | €2,116 (as published) | +115% | 97,200-102,800 |
| 3 | Xhamlliku, Kinostudio, Porcelani | €1,796 | +116% | 86,300-98,500 |
| 8 | Selvia, Tregu Industrial, Dinamo, Bregu i Lumit | €1,786 | +85% | 89,900-156,700 |
| 4 | Allias, the hospital complex, Bregu i Lumit | €1,759 | +130% | 95,300-95,900 |
| 6 | Kombinat, Yzberisht, Selitë, Vaqarr, Sharrë | €1,687 | +151% | 81,700 |
| 11 | Zogu i Zi, Ferluti, Laprakë, Don Bosko | €1,530 | +107% | 93,600-113,000 |
Method: Averages: Keydata index published by Monitor and reprinted by Shekulli on 4 August 2026; the unit 1 figure equals the city average and may be a misprint. Landmarks: the zone list in the same article. Reference prices: VKM 132/2018 Annex 1 a.2 as replaced by VKM 457/2023, lowest and highest zone of each unit (92.02 ALL = €1).
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- DATA-KB2-TIRANA-0002Unit 1: 2,116 (+115%); Unit 2: 1,186 → 2,306 (+95%); Unit 3: 832 → 1,796 (+116%); Unit 4: 769 → 1,759 (+130%); Unit 5: 1,110 → 2,514 (+127%); ex-Blloku: 2,962 (+117%); Unit 6: 672 → 1,687 (+151%); Unit 7: 935 → 2,131 (+128%); Unit 8: 958 → 1,786 (+85%); Unit 9: 1,004 → 2,127 (+112%); Unit 10: 1,150 → 2,515 (+119%); Unit 11: 740 → 1,530 (+107%). The unit 1 figure equals the city average and may be a misprint.Average apartment price by Tirana administrative unit, Q2 2019 and June 2026 (Keydata)Confidence: MEDIUMPeriod: Q2 2019 - June 2026verified 2026-10-21Shqiperia.com (Shekulli): Keydata average apartment prices in the 32 Tirana cadastral zones, June 2026
- DATA-KB2-TIRANA-000381700–228400 ALL/m²Official reference prices for dwellings in Tirana zones (VKM 132/2018 as amended by VKM 457/2023)Confidence: HIGHPeriod: in force 2026verified 2026-10-21VKM 132/2018 on the taxable value of buildings, consolidated with VKM 457/2023 (Annex 1 reference prices)
Zone codes match the first digit of the administrative unit in the Keydata zone list (KB-F4-2026-009).
Rents by area
| Area | 1+1, € a month | 2+1, € a month |
|---|---|---|
| City average | 590 | 954 |
| Near the Air Albania stadium | 800 | - |
| Ex-Blloku | 700 | 1,100 |
| Zogu i Zi | 620 | 900 |
| Selman Stërmasi | 570 | - |
| Astir | 550 | 665 |
| Myslym Shyri | - | 1,400 |
| Rruga e Elbasanit | - | 1,250 |
| Fresku | - | 450 |
Method: Century 21 Albania data analysed for Monitor, January-June 2026. A dash means the article gave no figure for that type.
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- DATA-KB2-TIRANA-0004City average 1+1 €590 (H1 2025: €565), 2+1 €954 (€755). 1+1: near the Air Albania stadium €800, ex-Blloku €700, Zogu i Zi €620, Selman Stërmasi €570, Astir €550. 2+1: Myslym Shyri €1,400, Rruga e Elbasanit €1,250, ex-Blloku €1,100, Zogu i Zi €900, Astir €665, Fresku €450.Average rents by Tirana zone, H1 2026 (Century 21 data for Monitor)Confidence: MEDIUMPeriod: H1 2026verified 2026-10-21JOQ Albania: Rents in Tirana by zone, H1 2026 (Century 21 data for Monitor)
- Confidence: MEDIUMPeriod: January–June 2026 vs January–June 2025verified 2026-09-09Sot.com.al (reprint of Monitor.al) "Të paktën 600 euro në muaj / Shtëpitë me qira bëhen mollë e ndaluar"
What a flat earns before costs
Cheaper units yield more on paper, because rents vary less across the city than prices do: an ex-Blloku flat costs almost twice as much per m² as one in Zogu i Zi, but its 1+1 rent is only 13% higher.
| Example | Price | Rent a year | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+1, 55 m², city average | €116,380 | €7,080 | 6.1% |
| 1+1, 55 m², ex-Blloku | €162,910 | €8,400 | 5.2% |
| 1+1, 55 m², Zogu i Zi (unit 11) | €84,150 | €7,440 | 8.8% |
| 2+1, 85 m², Myslym Shyri (unit 10) | €213,775 | €16,800 | 7.9% |
Method: Price = unit average × assumed size; rent = Century 21 zone rent × 12. The two series come from different sources, so read the yields as a rough comparison, before the 15% tax on rent, fees and empty months.
Sources · 1
- DATA-KB2-TIRANA-CALC-00011+1 of 55 m²: city average 2,116 €/m² and €590 rent → 6.1%; ex-Blloku 2,962 €/m² and €700 → 5.2%; Zogu i Zi (unit 11) 1,530 €/m² and €620 → 8.8%. 2+1 of 85 m² on Myslym Shyri (unit 10) 2,515 €/m² and €1,400 → 7.9%. Gross, before tax, fees and empty months.Gross rental yield estimates for Tirana areas (Domlivo calculation)Confidence: ESTIMATE (calculated, not measured)Period: 2026verified 2026-10-21DomLivo research calculation engine
Annual rent ÷ (price per m² × assumed size). Prices: Keydata June 2026 (DATA-KB2-TIRANA-0002); rents: Century 21 H1 2026 (DATA-KB2-TIRANA-0004). Sizes are assumptions.
Getting around and what is planned
- Tirana has no metro or tram. The planned upgrade is an electric bus rapid transit network of three lines, €110.26 million with EU and German support: Kinostudio-Kombinat (17 km), the ring (14 km) and Tirana e Re (21 km).
- The rebuilt railway to Durrës and the airport is due to carry passengers from the end of 2027. Its stations include Kashar and Tirana; an extension of about 4 km to the city centre is still to be tendered.
- The Domlivo index has only 14 Tirana flats with a usable price (Oct 26, 2026), too few for a price of our own, so this page relies on Keydata and Century 21.
Questions and answers
Sources
- Shqiperia.com (Shekulli): Keydata average apartment prices in the 32 Tirana cadastral zones, June 2026. Shekulli / Shqiperia.com (reprint of the Keydata index published by Monitor), 2026-08-04 (accessed 2026-10-21)
- Faktoje: Apartment prices in Tirana against the most expensive market in Europe. Faktoje.al, 2026-09-16 (accessed 2026-10-21)
- JOQ Albania: Rents in Tirana by zone, H1 2026 (Century 21 data for Monitor). JOQ Albania (reprint of Monitor), 2026-08-09 (accessed 2026-10-21)
- Bashkia Tiranë: Administrative and territorial organisation. Municipality of Tirana (accessed 2026-10-21)
- EU Delegation to Albania: EU and Germany support green transport in Tirana. European Union Delegation to Albania, 2024-03-06 (accessed 2026-10-21)
- VKM 132/2018 on the taxable value of buildings, consolidated with VKM 457/2023 (Annex 1 reference prices). Ministry of Finance, Directorate of Property Tax, 2023-08-01 (accessed 2026-10-21)
- Domlivo Price Index: median asking price per m² of flats for sale, by city and district. Domlivo (accessed 2026-10-19)
- Sot.com.al (reprint of Monitor.al) "Të paktën 600 euro në muaj / Shtëpitë me qira bëhen mollë e ndaluar", 2026-08-09 (accessed 2026-09-09)
- DomLivo research calculation engine. DomLivo Research Department (accessed 2026-09-10)
What is missing
Gaps we know about: questions we have no reliable data for yet.
- No registered sale prices by neighbourhood are published; the unit averages come from the Keydata index, whose method is not public.
- The unit 1 average equals the city average in the published table and may be a misprint.
- Domlivo lists too few Tirana flats to give a price of its own.