Introduction
The outer San Maurizio al Lambro area of Cologno Monzese (Milan) is a particularly interesting outer residential area for those seeking calm, excellent connections with the Milanese hinterland and highly competitive value for money. Marked by a liveable atmosphere, proximity to green areas and a good endowment of essential services, this area is going through a phase of constant interest on the property market.
To give a transparent and objective overview of the local residential market, the data reported in this article comes from the OMI database of the Italian Revenue Agency, officially for the second half of 2025.
Buying
Buying a property in the outer San Maurizio al Lambro area varies significantly according to the state of repair of the home. Below are the official values per square metre for buying civil dwellings and garages:
| Type | Sale €/sqm |
|---|---|
| Civil dwellingsExcellent condition | 2,350 – 2,800 |
| Civil dwellingsNormal condition | 1,650 – 2,300 |
| GaragesNormal condition | 750 – 1,100 |
As the data shows, the difference between a property in ordinary condition and one renovated or in excellent condition can reach around €500-700 per square metre, highlighting the added value of building upgrade work.
Renting
The rental market in the area proves dynamic and affordable. The following table summarises the monthly rents expressed in euros per square metre a month (€/sqm/month):
| Type | Rent €/sqm month |
|---|---|
| Civil dwellingsExcellent condition | 9.5 – 12 |
| Civil dwellingsNormal condition | 6.6 – 9.4 |
| GaragesNormal condition | 4 – 6.2 |
A practical example of rent calculation
To better understand the real economic impact on a monthly budget, here are two practical calculation examples:
60 sqm apartment in Excellent condition: estimated monthly rent from €570 (60 sqm × €9.5) to €720 (60 sqm × €12.0) a month.
80 sqm apartment in Normal condition: estimated monthly rent from €528 (80 sqm × €6.6) to €752 (80 sqm × €9.4) a month.
Why invest
On the basis of the official OMI values, buying or renting in the outer San Maurizio al Lambro area of Cologno Monzese offers several strategic advantages:
Affordability and high liveability: with purchase prices contained compared with neighbouring Milan, the area allows families and young workers to buy a home without giving up the amenities of the hinterland.
Steady rental return: rents approaching €12/sqm/month for properties in excellent condition guarantee an attractive, stable economic return for investors.
Scope for value enhancement through renovation: the price gap between normal and excellent condition encourages modernisation work, allowing an immediate increase in the asset value of the property.