With rising rents, long-term growth in flat prices and strong demand for rental housing (particularly from students and young families), Olomouc is a highly promising location for property investment.
Rental trends
In 2024–2025, the average rent in Olomouc was approximately CZK 240–270/m², with rents in the Olomouc district among the highest in the region. Nationwide statistics show that between January 2025 and January 2026, average rents in Olomouc rose from around CZK 255 to CZK 282/m², representing year-on-year growth of around 10%.
Broader rental market analyses in the Czech Republic also confirm that Olomouc falls within the group of cities where average rents for standard flats are approximately CZK 300–340/m², reflecting the gradual rise in rental housing costs. Palacký University is an important factor, as the steady influx of students keeps demand for rentals high throughout the year.
According to current data, prices are:
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1+kk, 1+1: CZK 333/m² (average CZK 11,987/month)
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2+kk, 2+1: CZK 284/m² (average CZK 15,620/month)
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3+kk, 3+1: CZK 266/m² (average CZK 18,601/month)
Property prices
The average price of flats in the Olomouc Region reached approximately CZK 62,978/m² in 2024, representing year-on-year growth of around 12% and almost double the 2015 level. In Olomouc itself, the average asking price stood at around CZK 89,290/m² at the end of 2024.
In 2025, the average price of flats in the Olomouc district rose to approximately CZK 84,000–97,000/m² depending on type and location, while property statistics put the average for flats on offer at around CZK 96,800/m². Current market commentary from early 2026 indicates that flats in Olomouc are selling for around CZK 95,000/m², with new-builds and smaller flats achieving even higher values.
Why this data matters to investors
Long-term growth in flat prices (almost doubling over the past decade across the region) and current rental growth of around 8–12% per year confirm a stable, growing market. Thanks to its university, developing infrastructure and accessible employment opportunities, Olomouc has become a magnet for rental housing, where demand consistently exceeds supply.
The combination of a relatively lower purchase price than Prague or Brno and dynamically rising rents creates attractive gross yields and good scope for guaranteed rent models. For investors, this means the opportunity to secure stable cash flow with potential for further capital appreciation over the coming years.
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