Moving to and living in Trento
A mountain city in the autonomous Trentino region: clean, organized, with excellent schools and nature for hiking and skiing. By the community prices are more affordable than many northern places, but finding long-term housing, especially with children, can be very hard - which is why many end up leaving.
Updated: - permesso.love editorial team
In brief: city and relocation
- Region: Trentino-Alto Adige
- Cost level: medium cost
- Single-person budget, rough: 1045-1770 euro/mo
- Questura: permesso speed: usually fast (per community)
Housing and rent
By the community prices in the region are affordable, but long-term rentals are scarce and contested. A real example - about 45 square metres for 650 euro with utilities, but that was "luck plus effort"; people search within a 10-15 km radius too. Check current prices yourself.
Russian-speaking community
A minimal Russian-speaking community: the city is small, and many arrive only to move on because of the housing shortage (to Turin, Cuneo and so on). There are almost no dedicated Russian services or groups.
Jobs
A small local market focused on mountain tourism and the season; it is more a city for remote work and those whose income is not tied to a location. On the plus side, the autonomous region invests in infrastructure and education.
Living budget: Trento
- Single person, one-bed
- 1045-1770 euro/mo
- Family with kids, two-bed
- 1700-2980 euro/mo
Rough ranges, from the community and open data (ARERA, ISTAT). Check current numbers.
Build your own budget line by linePros
- Beautiful mountains and outdoor activity: hiking, skiing
- Excellent schools and infrastructure (an autonomous region)
- More affordable than many places in the north
- Clean, organized, with a noticeable Austrian influence
Cons
- Very hard to find long-term housing, especially with children
- A small city with little cultural life or nightlife
- A minimal Russian-speaking community
- No sea, and the valley winter can have little snow
Community voices
We picked Trento at first, but never managed to find a flat there - it is tougher for a family with kids. The scenery is gorgeous, but it suits people who love mountains, skiing and hiking. The town is compact yet lively, with plenty of students.
Prices in the region are quite affordable, and it is conveniently located. The only downside is there is no sea. I had to hunt for housing: I rent about 45 square metres for 650 with utilities, but that was both luck and effort.
Quotes are paraphrased and anonymized; subjective experience, not statistics.
FAQ
How much does living in Trento cost?
By the community prices are more affordable than in many northern places: a real example is about 45 square metres for 650 euro with utilities, but that was "luck plus effort". Long-term rentals are scarce, and people search within a 10-15 km radius too. Check current prices.
Is there a Russian-speaking community in Trento?
Minimal: the city is small, there are almost no dedicated Russian services or groups, and many move on because of the housing shortage - to Turin, Cuneo and elsewhere.
Is Trento worth moving to?
By community experience - yes for lovers of mountains, skiing and order: clean, organized, with the autonomous region's excellent schools. The main risk is that long-term housing is very hard to find, especially with children - the very reason some newcomers leave.
Documents and timing
Other cities in Trentino-Alto Adige
These are subjective community observations across different years, not a ranking or a promotion. Verify prices and conditions on the ground.
All cities for relocation