An AI-led room rental platform called Badi has identified Europe’s “coolest rental neighbourhoods” by revealing the locations that are most in-demand to rent.

Barcelona was the most popular city on the continent. Within the city, Poblenou, once known as the “Catalan Manchester”, is now the focal point of cultural and artistic life in Barcelona, with its disused spaces converted into creative factories and galleries for different artists. Also, Sant Andreu, a district characterised by its small streets and great connections to the city centre, is “the perfect place for families who want to live in Barcelona and enjoy an active social life”, according to Badi.

Rome was the next most popular with Pigneto, described as one of the “yuppie” districts of Rome, becoming one of the trendiest areas in the Italian capital, with chic stores, craft shops and buzzing nightlife all helping to make it an attractive destination for renters. Centocelle in Rome has shaken off its past as a shabby, undesirable neighbourhood, instead becoming one of Rome’s most up-and-coming locations thanks to the opening of bistros and trendy bars in the area.

Despite this, house prices are still low. With this in mind, Badi says Centocelle is one of the areas property investors should be keep an eye on as it is expected to become one of the coolest quarters of Rome in the next few years.