Most affordable neighborhoods in Belgrade, Novi Sad and Niš: Under €2,000/m²
Is it still possible to buy an apartment under €2,000/m² in Serbia’s major cities?
Yes – sometimes even near the city center. However, a below-average price usually comes with certain trade-offs you should investigate.
Still, in Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Niš, there are neighborhoods where these prices are not an exception but a market reality. Here's where to look.
Belgrade: Neighborhoods where prices hover around €2,000/m²
In Belgrade, where central prices exceed €4,000/m², you can still find areas with much more affordable options:
South and southwest parts of the city: Braće Jerković, Medaković, Cerak, Rakovica, Vidikovac, Miljakovac, Kanarevo and Labudovo brdo, Železnik
These are popular with families due to solid infrastructure and a calm urban atmosphere.Suburban and outer zones: Batajnica, Borča, Ovča, Zemun Polje, Banovci, Mladenovac, Surčin, Sopot, Grocka
Buyers often choose these areas for larger homes and more outdoor space at reasonable prices.
Novi Sad: Where to find apartments under €2,000/m²
While prices in Novi Sad have risen and are close to Belgrade levels, some areas remain affordable:
Adice
Veternik
Klisa
Futog
In these neighborhoods, prices range from €1,500 to €1,800 per m².
Niš: Still the most affordable major city in Serbia
Niš offers the lowest apartment prices among Serbia’s largest cities:
Pantelej – 50–60 m² apartments in 5–10-year-old buildings are priced around €1,600/m².
Bubanj and Ledena Stena – properties can be found for as low as €1,500/m².
For those seeking peace, more space, and lower costs, Niš is an attractive option – both for living and as a long-term investment.
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