Where is the best place to rent a flat in Katowice?

If you decide to rent a flat, it is worth checking beforehand in which districts it will be most cost-effective for you. Katowice is one of the largest cities in Poland and an economic centre with rich infrastructure. Thanks to this, this city in the south of Poland has for years recorded low unemployment and relatively high earnings.

In Katowice you can find employment not only in industry but also in retail and service centres. Thanks to this, every resident can easily find their place on the Silesian job market. Katowice is also an attractive place for students. Silesian universities enjoy great prestige not only in Poland but also abroad.

If you decide to rent a flat in Katowice, before you start looking at rental listings, I encourage you to read a short overview of the city's districts. All of them are located close to the centre, have attractive rental prices, are safe and have good transport connections.

Śródmieście

This area is in the centre of Katowice and is the most urbanised place in the city. It is home to the Silesian Parliament, the Silesian Museum, the Silesian Library and the Silesian Theatre, that is, places closely connected with culture and the social life of residents.

Śródmieście is also home to most of Katowice's universities, such as the University of Silesia, the University of Economics, the Medical University, the Academy of Fine Arts and the Academy of Physical Education.

Average rental prices:

• 1-room, approx. 17 m² = 700-1,000 PLN
• 2-room, approx. 34 m² = 1300-1,600 PLN
• 3-room, approx. 50 m² = 1600-1,900 PLN

Koszutka

The district is located in the central part of the city and is the smallest district of Katowice.

Koszutka is a residential area. There are many villas and low-rise blocks of flats, as well as residential buildings several storeys high. Thanks to its proximity to the centre and good tram and bus connections, Koszutka is a great place for commuters to live. In addition, this is where studio flats and flats are cheapest to rent.

Koszutka is also a district rich in service and office premises. It is worth noting that the district is also home to the famous Spodek sports and entertainment arena, where nationwide cultural and sporting events are regularly held.

Average rental prices:

• 1-room, approx. 32 m² = 1000-1,400 PLN
• 2-room, approx. 40-50 m² = 1,200 PLN-2,000 PLN
• 3-room, approx. 80 m² = 1500-1,800 PLN

Dębowe Tarasy in the Dąb district

This is one of the most modern housing estates in Katowice. The estate is located in the Dąb district, which lies in the centre of the city, more precisely in the northern part, not far from Chorzów. What distinguishes Dębowe Tarasy from other estates is above all its modernity, good location and access to city infrastructure.

Not far from the estate are Park Śląski, one of the largest city parks in Europe, and the famous shopping centre Silesia City Center. Thanks to this, most supermarkets, pharmacies and cash machines are available around the clock close to where you live.

Dębowe Tarasy is a gated estate with round-the-clock security. The surrounding area is very clean and well kept. An underground garage is also available to residents. Interestingly, until 2013 Dębowe Tarasy was home to Piotr Kupicha, the leader of the band Feel, which may attest to the high quality of the flats in this area.

The Dąb district also has a complex of office buildings, where most of the residents work.

Average rental prices:

• 1-room, approx. 30 m² = 1,500 PLN
• 2-room, approx. 40 m² = 1700-2,500 PLN
• 3-room, approx. 70 m² = 2500-3,000 PLN

Osiedle Tysiąclecia

This is a typical residential area with very good public transport connections to Śródmieście. Osiedle Tysiąclecia has a great many retail and service outlets, such as beauty salons, hairdressers and photography studios.

The area is also home to the Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania Ochroną Pracy (a private school) and the Państwowa Ogólnokształcąca Szkoła Muzyczna II stopnia (a state secondary music school).

Rental prices:

• 1-room, approx. 17 m² = 700-1,000 PLN
• 2-room, approx. 34 m² = 1300-1,600 PLN
• 3-room, approx. 50 m² = 1600-1,900 PLN

Brynów

The district lies in the western part of Katowice, yet it has a very good connection to the centre. Brynów is predominantly a residential area. Most of the development consists of detached houses and low four-storey blocks. In addition, Brynów has typical recreation, sports and retail facilities, as well as renowned medical facilities.

Residents of Brynów also have access to a city park, the largest of all the green parks in Katowice.

A large proportion of residents work at the "Wujek Hard Coal Mine", which is the main industrial centre in Katowice. For white-collar workers, the alternative is the "Euro Centrum Industrial Park", which offers a great many jobs.

The area is also home to the Higher Technical School and the Higher School of Marketing Management and Foreign Languages.

Average rental prices:

• 1-room, approx. 30 m² = 900-1,000 PLN
• 2-room, approx. 50 m² = 1400-1,900 PLN
• 3-room, approx. 80 m² = 2,400 PLN