Obelya
suburb · Sofia
58/ 100
Good
Obelya is a no-frills western panel district whose case rests on arithmetic: among the cheapest prices in the city and a 6.1% gross yield. Daily life is kindergartens, fitness classes and the metro connection. Amenity scores are low and the appeal is honest affordability. ↗
Score per dimension
- 🚶Walkability58
- 🚌Transit63
- 🌳Greenery50
- 🏫K-12 schools94
- 🎓Universities0
- ✚Health53
- 🍽Vibrancy (food/bars)60
- 🏋Sports57
- 🔇Quietness31
- 🏗Development activity40
Rent and prices
Asking rents in Obelya 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 Obelya are part of Sofia Pro. See the money signals on the map →
Getting around
The nearest metro station is Обеля, about 1.3 km away, so daily trips lean on buses, trams or a car. Transit score 63/100.
Construction
25 building permits issued since 2024 are placed on parcels in Obelya: moderate construction activity for Sofia. Where Sofia is building in 2026 →
14 residential projects since 2021 sit on parcels in Obelya: 9 permitted, 3 past the usual build time, 2 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 Obelya ranks
- #81 of 236 for families
- #103 of 236 for young professionals
- #99 of 236 for students
- #136 of 236 for retirees
- #162 of 236 for quiet and green living
Questions people ask
- Is Obelya a good place to live?Obelya scores 58/100 on the SofiaHoods liveability index (Good). It is strongest on schools and transit, weakest on quiet.
- How much is rent in Obelya?Asking rents in Obelya 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 Obelya close to the metro?The nearest metro station is Обеля, about 1.3 km away, so daily trips lean on buses, trams or a car. Transit score 63/100.
- Is there a lot of construction in Obelya?25 building permits issued since 2024 are placed on parcels in Obelya: moderate construction activity for Sofia. 14 residential projects since 2021 sit on parcels in Obelya: 9 permitted, 3 past the usual build time, 2 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 Obelya, with each developer's track record. The map, the scores and the quiz stay free.
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