If you are planning to buy your first home or considering a property investment in the province of Milan, the San Lorenzo area of Parabiago is an extremely interesting opportunity. Set in a calm, well-served position, the San Lorenzo hamlet combines the convenience of connections with Milan and the pleasantness of a human-scale residential setting, ideal for families, young couples and commuters.
The official data presented in this article comes from the OMI (Property Market Observatory) database of the Italian Revenue Agency and refers to the second half of 2025 for the municipality of Parabiago (province of Milan), outer belt.
Buying: prices per square metre
The sales market in the San Lorenzo area offers affordable, competitive values, with figures varying mainly according to the state of repair of the property:
| Type | Sale €/sqm |
|---|---|
| Civil dwellingsExcellent condition | 1,700 – 2,200 |
| Civil dwellingsNormal condition | 1,400 – 1,700 |
| GaragesNormal condition | 700 – 1,000 |
This price structure shows excellent value for money, making it possible to buy good-sized properties at distinctly lower cost than in the municipalities nearer the capital.
Renting: monthly rents and yield
Demand for rental apartments in the San Lorenzo area remains constant, sustained by affordable rents and proximity to the main services and the routes towards Milan.
Below is the summary table of monthly rents expressed in euros per square metre:
| Type | Rent €/sqm month |
|---|---|
| Civil dwellingsExcellent condition | 7.3 – 9.8 |
| Civil dwellingsNormal condition | 6.2 – 7.3 |
| GaragesNormal condition | 2.8 – 4 |
Practical examples of rent calculation
To understand concretely the monthly cost of renting in the San Lorenzo area:
60 sqm apartment in excellent condition: the estimated monthly rent ranges between €438 (60 sqm × €7.30) and €588 (60 sqm × €9.80) a month.
80 sqm apartment in normal condition: the estimated monthly rent ranges between €496 (80 sqm × €6.20) and €584 (80 sqm × €7.30) a month.
Why invest in this area
Advantageous purchase prices: with values between €1,400/sqm and €2,200/sqm, San Lorenzo offers a contained entry threshold on the Lombard property market.
A calm residential setting: an ideal area for those seeking a high quality of life, with essential services, schools and green spaces.
Excellent rental yield potential: stable rents and constant demand make buying to let a safe and profitable option.