Rents in Prague are rising by double digits
The largest price increases in Prague were recorded for flats with 4 or more rooms, where the average monthly rent rose by almost CZK 3,500, representing an increase of 11.5%. However, all flat sizes saw significant price rises – rents for smaller 1+kk and 1+1 flats increased by more than CZK 1,600, or 10.2%. A similar trend is evident for medium-sized flats, where growth exceeded 10%. Per square metre, small flats in Prague are the most expensive in the entire Czech Republic, as they are in greatest demand among students and young people. According to August data, the average price per square metre for a Prague 1+kk flat reached CZK 500. Prague therefore continues to demonstrate how the combination of high demand and a shortage of flats is pushing prices upwards.
Rents in Brno: steady growth, but expensive
Rents in Brno grew steadily across all categories. Smaller 1+kk and 1+1 flats rose in price from CZK 13,706 to CZK 14,225, an increase of 3.8%. For 2+kk and 2+1 flats, growth was 3.2%; for 3+kk flats, 2.9%; and the same applied to four-room flats, which now cost CZK 26,217 on average. This development shows that rents in Brno are rising steadily, but without the dramatic jumps seen in Prague. Brno thus confirms its position as the second most expensive city in the Czech Republic.
Rents in Pilsen: still affordable, but steadily rising
Pilsen is another city where rents have increased. The most significant rise was seen in 3+kk flats, where rent jumped from CZK 18,042 to CZK 18,815, representing growth of 4.3%. Other categories rose by between 3% and 3.4%. Despite rising rents, Pilsen remains more affordable than Prague and Brno.
Other regions: stagnation and notable exceptions
Data from other regional cities are more varied. In Liberec, rent for the smallest flats increased by 11.1%, the second-highest increase in the country. By contrast, prices fell in Pardubice – four-room flats saw a decline of 3.9%), with smaller categories following a similar trend. A significant price reduction was also seen in Hradec Králové, where all flat sizes declined, with small 1+kk flats falling the most (−3.6%).
Zlín is a typical example of a stagnant market. The smallest 1+kk flats even became slightly cheaper (−0.2%), while the other categories increased slightly: 3+kk by 0.4% and 4+kk by 0.9%. Ostrava shows a similar trend, where smaller flats rose by only 0.2% to 0.5%. For 3+kk flats, there was even a decline of 2.2%. The exception is large four-room flats, which rose by a substantial 5.5%.
In conclusion
A percentage comparison clearly shows that large cities with high demand (Prague, Brno and Liberec) are driving prices upwards, while the regions are generally stagnating. This demonstrates that the market is highly differentiated and that local factors, such as the number of students, the supply of new developments or the economic situation in the region, play a key role. If you are interested in more detailed current rental prices, you can view our interactive rent map, where you will find prices by individual city district.
You can find a detailed comparison of rental price trends for individual regional capitals in the table below the rent calculator.
