Popular areas
Strovolos
Residential suburbs with schools and shops.
Engomi
Close to universities and embassies.
Old town
Historic centre inside the Venetian walls.
Where to start
Rents in Nicosia
Nicosia is the cheapest of the four main cities to rent in: in July 2026 average rents were €600-650 a month for a one-bedroom and €800-900 for a two-bedroom flat, compared with €1,000-1,100 and €1,400-1,500 in Limassol. Demand comes from government, bank and university staff and students; INDEX.cy's 2026 guide gives asking rents of €550-800 for a one-bedroom and €850-1,300 for a two-bedroom. Leases are usually for one year with a deposit of one to two months' rent.
Government offices in Nicosia
| Office | Address | Contact | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migration Department (central offices) | 90 Archbishop Makarios III Ave, 1077 Nicosia | 22 30 88 08, migration@md.mip.gov.cy | Mon–Fri 08:00–14:30, last entry 14:00 (closed on public holidays) |
| Nicosia District Land Office | 12 Nikou Kranidioti St, Elmeni Court, 2411 Egkomi | 17100 (call centre); District Land Officer 22 40 06 73, nidlo@dls.moi.gov.cy; applications: nidlo-applications@dls.moi.gov.cy | Applications Mon–Fri 07:45–13:00; phone information 08:00–15:00 on 17100 |
| Nicosia District Administration | 2 Alkaiou St, 1458 Nicosia | 22 80 41 00, nicosia.dao@nicda.moi.gov.cy | Population Record Branch 07:50–14:00 |
| Tax Department, Nicosia District Office (direct tax and VAT) | 2 Tseri Ave, 2042 Strovolos | 22 30 80 00, lefkosia@tax.mof.gov.cy | Public service hours 08:00–14:30 (Tax Department, all offices) |
| Nicosia Social Insurance District Office | 56 Athalassas Ave, 1466 Nicosia | 1450, generalnic@sid.mlsi.gov.cy; certificates: veveosisnic@sid.mlsi.gov.cy | Office hours not published on the official page; phone line 1450 Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 |
| Nicosia – Ayios Andreas Social Insurance sub-district office | 11 Navarinou St, 1100 Nicosia | 1450 | Office hours not published on the official page; phone line 1450 Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 |
| Road Transport Department, Nicosia District Office | Nicosia–Limassol Old Road (near Nicosia General Hospital), 2029 Strovolos | Citizen service 22 55 24 05; vehicle inspectors 22 81 57 04; driving examiners 22 81 57 57; headquarters 22 80 70 00 | Not published on the official gov.cy page (unverified) |
| EOA Lefkosias (Nicosia District Local Government Organisation, NDLGO) | 84 Athalassas Ave, 2012 Strovolos (PO Box 21943) | 22 77 10 90 | Cashiers and customer service Mon–Fri 07:30–14:30 |
| EAC Supply customer service centre, Nicosia (area office) | 15 Foti Pitta St, 1065 Nicosia | 1818, supplynic@eac.com.cy | Mon–Fri 07:45–13:45 per EAC's last published timetable (to 6 Sep 2026); winter afternoons not yet published for 2026–27 |
| EAC Supply customer service centre, Strovolos (head office) | 11 Amfipoleos St, 2025 Strovolos | 1818, supplynic@eac.com.cy | Mon–Fri 07:45–13:45 per EAC's last published timetable (to 6 Sep 2026); winter afternoons not yet published for 2026–27 |
| Citizen Service Centre (KEP) Nicosia | Georgiou Seferi St (former State Fair), 2415 Egkomi | 22 30 91 00 (island-wide), kep@papd.mof.gov.cy | Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 |
Each office links to its official page, checked October 2026.
Help in Nicosia
Sources
- Cyprus Mail (23 Jul 2026): average rents by city, quoting the president of the Estate Agents Registration Council, checked 23 October 2026
- INDEX.cy: Flats for rent in Cyprus, 2026 guide (16 Jun 2026), asking-rent ranges by district, checked 23 October 2026
- INDEX.cy: Renting property in Cyprus, 2026 tenant's guide (13 Jun 2026), deposits, notice, Famagusta holiday lets, checked 23 October 2026
- INDEX.cy Insights: 12-month median asking rents by area (only where at least 10 listings), data to 15 October 2026, checked 23 October 2026
Figures checked 23 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.
Questions about living in Nicosia
Where do I renew a residence permit in Nicosia?
At the Migration Department (central offices), 90 Archbishop Makarios III Ave, 1077 Nicosia. First come, first served for most submissions, biometrics and card collection. Appointment by email only for Immigration Permits A–F (mageorgiou@md.mip.gov.cy), Regulation 6(2) (aevangelou@md.mip.gov.cy), long-term residence and permanent-residence card renewal (mageorgiou@md.mip.gov.cy) and the student point (adiola@md.mip.gov.cy). Free visitor parking; disabled parking entrance from Saronikou St.
Where is the Land Registry in Nicosia?
The Nicosia District Land Office, 12 Nikou Kranidioti St, Elmeni Court, 2411 Egkomi, phone 17100 (call centre); District Land Officer 22 40 06 73.
How much is rent in Nicosia?
In July 2026 the president of the Estate Agents Registration Council put average Nicosia rents at €600-650 a month for a one-bedroom and €800-900 for a two-bedroom, the lowest of the four main cities.
How many private schools are there in Nicosia?
The Ministry of Education lists 15 approved private secondary schools in Nicosia district (March 2026), 14 private primary schools (September 2026) and 93 private kindergartens (October 2026), more kindergartens than any other district.