Cheap flats to rent in Katowice

Katowice is one of the largest and most urbanised cities in Poland. Every year it attracts many new residents, tempting them with cultural and recreational facilities, newly created jobs and lower living costs. In addition, cheap flats to rent can be found on the market. Because of its very large area, Katowice offers many possibilities for cheap flat rental, whether in tenement buildings or in flats on housing estates in the surrounding districts.

Where should you start looking for a flat to rent? For many people who have ever tried to rent a flat, "Katowice" and "cheap" are words that do not go together. According to a report by the bankier.pl and otodom.pl portals, in November the average rents for flats in Katowice were: 1,277 PLN for a flat up to 38 m², 1,771 PLN for a flat of 38 m² to 60 m² and 2,373 PLN for a flat larger than 60 m².

Which district of Katowice to choose?

Compared with other districts of Katowice, relatively cheap flats to rent can be found in the city centre – a prospective tenant will pay relatively little per square metre, around 21 PLN, which means that renting a 40-metre flat will cost roughly 800-900 PLN. Flats in Śródmieście are only slightly more expensive – those interested in this district should expect a cost of around 23 PLN per m², and renting a 40-metre flat will cost about 900-1,000 PLN. Bear in mind that flats in the city centre and in Śródmieście are most often located in tenement buildings, and therefore have a large floor area. Such space is ideal for several people or a family.

It will be hard to find a cheap flat in Katowice to rent in the city's most expensive districts, namely:

• Dąb – the area around Silesia City Center, where the cost of renting rises because of the presence of gated estates,
• Osiedle Tysiąclecia – an estate particularly popular with students looking for a studio flat in Katowice, ideally connected to the centre of Katowice and located close to Chorzów Park.

Looking at the remaining districts, we can expect to find cheap, attractive flats to rent in Koszutka, Brynów and Piotrowice. Average rents in these districts are around 30 PLN/m², but with the right search you can find gems and rent a flat cheaply.

*data from the ceny.szybko.pl portal

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Why choose Katowice?

Rapidly developing Katowice attracts more and more people looking for new prospects, as well as those wanting to find work and stability. Dynamic, positive changes in the labour market open up new opportunities for specialists in finance, consulting and heavy industry. Katowice attracts many foreign and local investors, and the Katowice Special Economic Zone, which ranks second among European economic zones, has given jobs to over 50 thousand people.

In addition, Katowice also attracts young people. The capital of Silesia is one of the largest academic centres in Poland. It is home to the University of Silesia, the University of Economics, the Academy of Music and the Medical University of Silesia, which have for years been at the top of national university rankings.

If you want to find a cheap flat to rent in Katowice, contact our agents, who will help you get through the whole process of searching for a flat!