Benkovski
suburb · Sofia
49/ 100
Average
Benkovski is a quiet northern fringe quarter with modest amenities, below-median prices and a solid 5.5% gross yield. Forum signal is thin and practical (kindergarten reviews), which matches the place: low-key, affordable, far from the action. ↗
Score per dimension
- 🚶Walkability52
- 🚌Transit45
- 🌳Greenery55
- 🏫K-12 schools34
- 🎓Universities0
- ✚Health53
- 🍽Vibrancy (food/bars)51
- 🏋Sports25
- 🔇Quietness73
- 🏗Development activity40
Rent and prices
Asking rents in Benkovski are €8 to €9 per m² on imot.bg, roughly €520 to €585 a month for a 65 m² flat. The Sofia median is €9 per m². The exact asking rent, the sale price per m² and the gross yield for Benkovski are part of Sofia Pro. See the money signals on the map →
Getting around
The nearest metro station is Централна Гара, about 4.0 km away, so daily trips lean on buses, trams or a car. Transit score 45/100.
Construction
25 building permits issued since 2024 are placed on parcels in Benkovski: moderate construction activity for Sofia. Where Sofia is building in 2026 →
11 residential projects since 2021 sit on parcels in Benkovski: 7 permitted, 4 completed. Who builds them, with each developer's track record and published contacts, is in Sofia Pro. See who builds here → All neighbourhoods by new construction →
Where Benkovski ranks
- #121 of 236 for families
- #123 of 236 for young professionals
- #122 of 236 for students
- #99 of 236 for retirees
- #55 of 236 for quiet and green living
Questions people ask
- Is Benkovski a good place to live?Benkovski scores 49/100 on the SofiaHoods liveability index (Average). It is strongest on quiet and greenery, weakest on sports.
- How much is rent in Benkovski?Asking rents in Benkovski are €8 to €9 per m² on imot.bg, roughly €520 to €585 a month for a 65 m² flat. The Sofia median is €9 per m².
- Is Benkovski close to the metro?The nearest metro station is Централна Гара, about 4.0 km away, so daily trips lean on buses, trams or a car. Transit score 45/100.
- Is there a lot of construction in Benkovski?25 building permits issued since 2024 are placed on parcels in Benkovski: moderate construction activity for Sofia. 11 residential projects since 2021 sit on parcels in Benkovski: 7 permitted, 4 completed. Who builds them, with each developer's track record and published contacts, is in Sofia Pro.
🔒 Prices, rent & yield · What locals say
Sofia Pro adds asking prices, rents, gross yield, resident-sentiment summaries and who is building in Benkovski, with each developer's track record. The map, the scores and the quiz stay free.
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