Before moving to another country, you should plan your budget in detail and research the property rental market. Find out more about apartment rental prices in European countries

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Before moving to another country or city, it is important to plan each stage carefully, including researching the cost of renting a home. Knowing the average prices will help you avoid unpleasant surprises and allow you to allocate your budget correctly. This is especially true for large cities, where the cost of housing in the centre is much higher than on the outskirts, and smaller cities, which offer more affordable accommodation options.

So, how much does it cost to rent an apartment in the most popular European countries among Ukrainians - we will tell you further in the article.

Housing prices in Europe

In Europe, the cost of renting an apartment varies significantly depending on the country, city, location and type of apartment. There are more budget-friendly countries where housing is more affordable, such as Moldova or Romania, as well as expensive regions such as the Netherlands or the UK. The difference in prices is due to many factors: the economic level of the country, the popularity of the city, proximity to the centre, the condition of the housing and even the demand among tenants. In big cities, renting is usually more expensive, while in smaller or peripheral regions, you can find accommodation at a much lower price.

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Germany

In Germany, the cost of renting a house in 2024 depends on the city, location and type of housing. In large cities such as Berlin and Munich, prices in the centre are significantly higher compared to the outskirts, while in smaller cities such as Leipzig, rents are more affordable.

Berlin is one of the most popular cities for renting. In the city centre, a 1-room apartment costs between €900 and €1,300 per month, and a 2-room apartment costs between €1,300 and €2,200. On the outskirts, prices are lower: renting a 1-room apartment will cost 600-900 euros, and a 2-room apartment will cost about 900-1,200 euros.

In Munich, one of the most expensive cities in Germany, renting a 1-room apartment in the centre starts from 1,000 euros and can reach 1,400 euros, and a 2-room apartment costs 1,500-2,000 euros. On the outskirts, rent is cheaper: A 1-room apartment costs 600-800 euros, and a 2-room apartment costs about 1,000-1,500 euros.

In Leipzig, which is a smaller and more affordable city, renting a 1-room apartment in the centre costs about 400-700 euros, and a 2-room apartment costs from 900 to 1,500 euros. On the outskirts, prices are even lower: A 1-room apartment costs about 400-500 euros, and a 2-room apartment costs about 900 euros.

You can find out where the cheapest places to live in Europe are here.

Poland

The capital's real estate market in Warsaw sets the following rates: central districts - 550-1,200 euros for one-bedroom apartments and 880-1,540 euros for two-bedroom apartments. Residential areas offer accommodation for €440-660 for one-bedroom apartments and €660-1,100 for two-bedroom apartments.

In Krakow, the country's cultural capital, tenants pay €550-990 for a one-bedroom apartment in the centre and €770-1,320 for a two-bedroom. Remote areas offer accommodation for EUR 440-660 for one-bedroom apartments and EUR 550-880 for two-bedroom apartments.

The following prices are observed on the Łódź market: central one-bedroom apartments - 440-840 euros, two-bedroom apartments - 610-1 100 euros. In remote areas, the cost is EUR 330-550 and EUR 440-770, respectively. Private houses in the city centre are rented from 1,100 euros, and on the periphery - 770-1,100 euros.

Read about the difference in prices for similar housing in Poland and Ukraine and the cost of apartments in the largest cities here.

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Czech Republic

The Prague rental market is characterised by a significant price gap between the centre and the outskirts. In the heart of the city, one-bedroom apartments are offered for €800-1,200, and two-bedroom apartments for €1,200-1,800. Peripheral areas are more affordable: €600-800 for one-bedroom apartments and €900-1,400 for two-bedroom apartments.

The second largest city, Brno, pleases tenants with more moderate prices. Rent in the central part of the city will cost 600-900 euros for a one-bedroom apartment and 900-1,300 euros for a two-bedroom apartment. The suburbs offer options for 400-600 euros and 700-1,000 euros, respectively.

Read here how much it costs to buy an apartment in the Czech Republic in 2024 .

United Kingdom

The London property market traditionally holds the highest price bar. For a one-bedroom apartment in prestigious central areas, the asking price is €1,800-2,800, while two-bedroom options reach €2,800-4,500. Sleeping areas offer an alternative: 1,200-1,800 euros for one-bedroom apartments and 2,000-3,200 euros for two-bedroom apartments.

Birmingham shows a significantly lower price range. The central areas offer one-bedroom apartments for €800-1,200 and two-bedroom apartments for €1,200-1,800. On the periphery, you can rent a house for 600-900 euros and 900-1,400 euros, respectively.

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Spain

In Barcelona, renting a 1-room apartment in the centre costs from 1,200 to 1,800 euros per month. Two-bedroom apartments in central areas will cost 1,800-2,700 euros. In the suburbs, the cost is much lower: 1-room accommodation can be rented for €900-1,200, and 2-room for €1,300-1,800.

In Zaragoza, a smaller and quieter city, rental prices are much more affordable. In the central part of the city, a 1-room apartment costs 600-900 euros, and a 2-room apartment costs 900-1,300 euros. On the outskirts, renting a 1-room apartment will cost 450-700 euros, and a 2-room apartment will cost 700-1,000 euros.

Read about the average cost of living in Spain and what budget to expect when moving here.

Italy

Rome offers tenants a wide range of options: in the central neighbourhoods, one-bedroom apartments will cost €1,200-1,800, and two-bedroom apartments will cost €1,800-2,500. Remote areas are more affordable: 800-1,200 euros for one-bedroom and 1,200-1,800 euros for two-bedroom accommodation.

In turn, Bologna attracts with more moderate prices. In the city centre, one-bedroom apartments cost 700-1,000 euros, and two-bedroom apartments cost 1,000-1,500 euros. Peripheral areas offer options for 500-800 euros and 800-1 200 euros, respectively.

We talked about the cost of living in Italy in 2024 in our previous article.

Romania

Bucharest demonstrates a democratic approach to pricing: central one-bedroom apartments are offered for 500-800 euros, two-bedroom apartments - for 800-1 200 euros. In residential areas, you can find accommodation for 350-500 euros and 600-800 euros, respectively.

The student city of Cluj-Napoca pleases with affordable prices. Central districts offer one-bedroom apartments for 400-600 euros, two-bedroom apartments for 600-900 euros. On the outskirts, prices are 300-400 euros and 450-700 euros, respectively.

For more informationon the cost of living in Romania in 2024, please follow the link.

Moldova

Chisinau offers some of the most affordable prices in Europe. In the centre, a one-bedroom apartment will cost 300-500 euros, a two-bedroom apartment - 450-700 euros. The suburbs are even more economical: 200-300 euros for one-bedroom apartments and 350-500 euros for two-bedroom apartments.

Beltsy has even lower rates. Central districts offer one-bedroom apartments for €200-300, and two-bedroom apartments for €300-450. On the outskirts, you can rent a house for 150-200 euros and 250-350 euros, respectively.

Read more about housing prices and the average cost of living in Moldova here.

Slovakia

In Bratislava, renting a 1-room apartment in the central districts ranges from 700 to 1,000 euros per month, while a 2-room apartment costs from 1,000 to 1,500 euros. Prices are more affordable in the suburbs: 1-room apartments can be rented for €500-700, and 2-room apartments for €800-1,200.

In Košice, which is the second largest city in the country, rent is significantly cheaper. In the centre, a 1-room apartment costs between EUR 500 and EUR 700, and a 2-room apartment costs between EUR 700 and EUR 1,000. On the outskirts, a 1-room apartment can be found for €400-600, and a 2-room apartment for €600-800.

The Netherlands

In Amsterdam, renting a 1-room apartment in the central areas costs from 1,500 to 2,400 euros per month. A two-bedroom apartment in the centre will cost 2,400-3,500 euros. Prices are slightly lower on the outskirts of the capital: 1-room apartments can be rented for 1,200-1,600 euros, and 2-room apartments for 1,800-2,500 euros.

In Groningen, a smaller university town, rent is more affordable. In the city centre, a 1-room apartment costs between 900 and 1,200 euros, and a 2-room apartment costs between 1,300 and 1,800 euros. On the outskirts, a 1-room apartment can be rented for 700-1,000 euros, and a 2-room apartment for 1,000-1,400 euros.

Read more about the cost of living in the Netherlands in 2024 here.

Just a reminder. Europe has always attracted the attention of people looking for jobs with decent salaries. For more information on average salaries in the EU and the top countries to consider for work, please follow this link.

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