Investing in property in Zlín is worthwhile in 2026, primarily thanks to the combination of rising flat prices, rapidly increasing rents and still relatively affordable acquisition costs compared with large cities.
Rental trends
In recent years, Zlín has been among the cities with the fastest rent growth in the Czech Republic. In August 2025, the average rental price reached CZK 313/m², representing an increase of 20,8 % over the past three years. Current data (November 2025) show average rents of around CZK 283–359/m² depending on the layout, with smaller flats (1+kk, 1+1) achieving the highest prices per m².
Demand for rental housing in the Zlín Region has been rising steadily, while supply remains stagnant. Younger generations prefer the flexibility of renting over ownership, pushing prices up by 6–10 % annually. This creates stable conditions for rental returns. We always calculate the amount of guaranteed rent from the market rent.
Property prices
Flat prices in Zlín reached historic highs in 2024/2025. The average asking price is around CZK 63,917/m². Over the past three years, prices of flats for sale have risen by 27 %, significantly above the national average.
Detached houses recorded even more dynamic growth – in 2025, their prices rose year on year by more than a quarter, with the average price in Zlín reaching CZK 42,000/m². Experts expect property prices to continue rising by 5–7 % annually in 2026.
Summary
In 2025, Zlín ranks among the cities with the highest investment potential in the Czech Republic. It stands out for its combination of rapid rent growth (20,8% over three years), solid property appreciation (27% over three years for flats) and a more affordable entry price than Prague or Brno.
Smaller flats (1+kk, 1+1) offer the best value, achieving the highest rental yields and demand. Flats in Zlín sell in an average of 86 days, faster than in many other regions, demonstrating the market's liquidity.
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