Area guide
Msida
Msida wraps around the inner Marsamxett harbour and centres on the Msida Yacht Marina and the main campus of the University of Malta. The mix of student rentals near the university and harbour-front apartments along the marina makes it one of the most active rental markets in Malta.
Property market snapshot
Live median asking prices and listing counts for Msida, refreshed daily.
- Median sale price
- 325 000 €
- Median rent
- 1 200 €
- For sale
- 65
- For rent
- 143
Prices by property type
| Property type | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| apartment | 23 | 368 000 € |
| penthouse | 10 | 312 500 € |
| maisonette | 4 | 382 500 € |
Live figures as of 26 сентября 2026 г., from asking prices on Darscover.
What it is like to live here
Msida is studenty during term time and family residential outside it, with a strong central location that puts most of Malta within a 20 minute drive.
Best for
- buy-to-let investors targeting student tenants
- university staff
- professionals wanting central commute
Neighbourhoods and sub areas
Msida Marina, Tal-Qroqq, University fringe
Getting around
Msida is the bus interchange for routes converging on Valletta, and the marina is a 10 minute drive to either Sliema or the capital.
Nearby
- Valletta: 10 min (drive)
- Sliema: 10 min (drive)
- Malta International Airport: 18 min (drive)
- Mater Dei Hospital: 5 min (drive)
Frequently asked questions
Is Msida a good place to live?
Msida suits buy-to-let investors targeting student tenants, university staff and professionals wanting central commute. Msida is studenty during term time and family residential outside it, with a strong central location that puts most of Malta within a 20 minute drive. Read the lifestyle and transport notes above to judge the fit for your own plans.
How much does property cost in Msida?
The median asking sale price in Msida is 325 000 € and the median asking rent is 1 200 € per month, from live Darscover listings. See the snapshot above for listing counts and prices by type.
How do you get around Msida?
Msida is the bus interchange for routes converging on Valletta, and the marina is a 10 minute drive to either Sliema or the capital.
See homes in this area
Browse live listings in Msida, or open the full market report for the numbers behind these medians.