Where should you rent a flat in the Silesian Agglomeration?

Silesia stopped being associated with heavy industry some time ago and is increasingly seen as a voivodeship of opportunity, development and culture. As far as the property market is concerned, its advantage is a rich supply of flats for rent and their relatively low price compared with other large urban centres such as Kraków, Wrocław or Warsaw. Today we would like to present the average rents for flats in the 7 largest cities of the Silesian Agglomeration

Average rents in Silesian cities

Data source: www.ceny.szybko.pl – July 2015

As the chart above shows, the lowest prices on the rental market are definitely in Bytom, where the average rent for a flat is 1,024 PLN. The main reason for such low prices is Bytom's reputation, which is coloured by mining damage and high unemployment. In addition, unrenovated, neglected tenement houses and buildings do not encourage renting. For people looking for a cheap flat, however, it may turn out to be a good choice, because Bytom lies practically in the very centre of the Silesian Agglomeration, and the good transport network means that the largest cities, such as Gliwice or Katowice, can be reached within a dozen or so minutes.

Why is Katowice the most expensive?

The most expensive city in terms of flat rentals is Katowice, mainly because of the huge demand for rentals, especially from students who come to Katowice every year to start university. The average rent for a flat in Katowice is over 1,900 PLN and is almost 90% higher than in Bytom.

Alternatives to Katowice

When looking for a flat to rent, it is worth considering cities such as Sosnowiec, Chorzów and Zabrze, where the average rent is around 1200-1,300 PLN and which, moreover, have an attractive location. The first two border Katowice, which makes it quick to reach the capital of the region. On the other hand, when looking for flats for sale in Zabrze, you should bear in mind that the city borders Gliwice, which is the second most important university and industrial centre after Katowice.