According to a recent analysis by Il Sole 24 Ore, across Italy the one-room apartment is the most sought-after rental type (43% of requests), while the two-room apartment dominates property sales.
In La Maddalena, however, this trend goes even further: the one-room apartment is also the top-performing property in terms of return on investment, thanks to targeted tourist demand and efficient management.
Our data speaks clearly:
- 1,063 bookings in the last season
- 2,451 guests, with an average of 2.3 people per booking
- A guest flow composed predominantly of couples and small family units of 3 people
This tourist profile is looking for exactly what a well-maintained one-room apartment offers: comfort, privacy, and contained costs—for both the guest and the property owner.
And what about management costs? Less surface area = lower expenses, especially for cleaning and maintenance, without sacrificing competitive rates.
It’s no coincidence that over the past 5 years, the price per square meter for one-room apartments in La Maddalena has grown significantly: today we are well above €2,800/sqm, with peaks in tourist areas reaching up to €5,000/sqm.
We therefore confirm that, here in La Maddalena, the one-room apartment is not only the most requested solution for short-term rentals: it is also the property type most frequently purchased by savvy investors.
