Housing rental for Ukrainians in Poland: where you can rent cheaper.

The cost of renting housing in Poland has increased by 2%, which is 80 zlotys. The reason for this increase is the rise in utility costs and the growing number of migrants. This is evidenced by data from Otodom and Money resources.

What to consider when renting housing

The rental price depends on the location of the apartment and its accessibility to public transport and infrastructure. Apartments with renovations and additional amenities have a higher cost. There are many rental offers on the Polish market, especially popular are two-room apartments with an area of more than 40 square meters.

It is worth remembering that in some ads, the rental price includes utilities. On average, utility costs range from 600 to 1100 zlotys (6200 UAH - 11,400 UAH).

Rent cost of one-room apartments

• In Warsaw, prices for one-room apartments range from 2,300 to 3,600 zlotys (23,800 UAH - 37,300 UAH).
• In Krakow, you can find apartments from 1,800 to 2,600 zlotys (18,600 UAH - 29,000 UAH).
• In Gdansk, owners offer apartments from 2,000 to 2,800 zlotys (20,000 UAH - 28,800 UAH).
• In Wroclaw, rental prices range from 1,800 to 2,500 zlotys (18,600 UAH - 25,900 UAH).
• In Lodz, you can find the cheapest apartments, the average cost ranges from 1,200 to 1,900 zlotys (12,400 UAH - 19,600 UAH).

Rent cost of two-room apartments

• In Warsaw, prices for two-room apartments range from 3,000 to 4,600 zlotys (31,080 UAH - 47,600 UAH).
• In Krakow, you can get housing for a price ranging from 2,500 to 3,300 zlotys (25,900 UAH - 34,100 UAH).
• In Gdansk, rent costs range from 2,600 to 3,500 zlotys (26,700 UAH - 36,000 UAH).
• In Wroclaw, rental prices range from 2,300 to 3,300 zlotys (23,800 UAH - 34,100 UAH).
• In Lodz, prices are slightly lower, ranging from 1,700 to 2,500 zlotys (17,600 UAH - 25,900 UAH).

According to a study by the Openfield group, in 2024, 67.5% of Ukrainians who moved to Poland due to the war in Ukraine rented housing. In 2023, this figure was almost 60%, and in 2022 - 27.6%. These data indicate a change in housing trends among Ukrainians who moved to Poland before the start of hostilities.