The rental market in Prague in 2025 remains one of the most dynamic in Central Europe. Demand exceeds supply, especially in the central districts of the city — Prague 1, Prague 2, and Prague 3, which traditionally attract both locals and foreigners, according to analysts at Relocation.com.ua, citing data from Global Property Guide and the Czech Statistical Office.
The average asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Prague in 2025 is around CZK 26,500 (≈ €1,050) per month. This is 8-10% higher than in 2024, when the average was around CZK 24,000.
Two-bedroom apartments in central areas (Prague 1, 2, 5) cost between €1,300 and €1,900 per month, while in residential areas such as Prague 9 or Prague 10, rents for similar accommodation range from €850 to €1,200.
According to the Sreality.cz portal, during the first half of 2025, the average rent in the capital rose by 5.7%, and compared to 2023, by more than 15%. The main drivers are the rising cost of new construction, high mortgage interest rates (which keep people in the rental market), and a steady influx of foreign workers.
The share of renters in Prague continues to grow and already exceeds 25% of households, which is the highest figure in the Czech Republic. Young professionals under the age of 35 account for more than half of all renters, while among foreigners, the most active groups are Ukrainians, Slovaks, Indians, and EU citizens.
The profitability of renting in Prague remains attractive to investors: according to Global Property Guide estimates, the average gross yield ranges from 4.8% to 5.4%, depending on the area and type of property.
Among the trends for 2025 is increased discussion around the regulation of short-term rentals (Airbnb): the municipality is considering options for limiting the duration of apartment rentals in tourist areas in order to balance the interests of local residents and the tourism business.
Experts predict that the housing shortage and growth in rental demand will keep the market buoyant until at least mid-2026. New construction in the center remains limited, with most growth in supply expected on the outskirts of the city, particularly in Prague 9, 10, and 13.
Source: http://relocation.com.ua/prague-rental-housing-market-analysis-by-relocation/
