How much does renting in Prague cost: prices by district and all the costs
How much you will pay for renting an apartment in Prague, what to budget for besides the rent and how prices differ between districts. Data from our current listings.
Author: Vladislav GlinskijCEO · Prestige Group
In brief
- A 2+kk apartment in Prague usually costs CZK 22,000–35,000 a month in our listings.
- The average rent of apartments we offer or have rented out is about CZK 390–510/m², depending on the district.
- Besides rent, budget for advance payments for services and energy.
- When signing: the first rent, the deposit and any commission.
- For owners, renting out through Prestige Group is free.
“How much does renting in Prague cost?” is a question we hear every day – from tenants looking for an apartment and from owners who want to know how much they can rent theirs for. The answer depends on the location, size and condition of the apartment. In this guide we sum up what rent looks like based on our current listings, what to budget for besides the rent and how to save.
Rental prices by district
Rents in Prague are usually compared by the price per square metre per month. The table shows the average of apartments we offer or have rented out (as of October 2026, rent excluding services and energy). These are indicative figures – the actual price always depends on the specific apartment.
| District | Average per m² | Typical apartment rent |
|---|---|---|
| Prague 2 – Vinohrady, New Town | approx. CZK 400/m² | CZK 27,000 |
| Prague 3 – Žižkov, Vinohrady | approx. CZK 470/m² | CZK 25,000 |
| Prague 5 – Smíchov, Anděl | approx. CZK 510/m² | CZK 27,500 |
| Prague 8 – Karlín, Libeň | approx. CZK 460/m² | CZK 31,000 |
| Prague 9 – Vysočany, Prosek | approx. CZK 390/m² | CZK 22,000 |
Source: apartments offered or rented out by Prestige Group. Typical rent = median rent of apartments in the district. You will find current figures on the For rent page.
Prague 1 traditionally has the highest prices, with apartments in historic buildings in the centre. Other popular and more expensive areas include Vinohrady, Smíchov, Karlín, Letná and Dejvice. More affordable rents can be found in outer districts such as Prague 9 or Prague 10, which are nevertheless well connected to the centre by metro.
What affects the rent the most
- Location and transport – being close to the metro and the centre raises the price more than anything else.
- Size and layout – smaller apartments have a higher price per m², larger ones a higher total rent.
- Condition of the apartment and building – a new build or a fresh renovation vs. the original condition.
- Furnishing – a fully furnished apartment with appliances rents for more than an unfurnished one.
- Balcony, terrace, lift, parking – each of these adds interest and price.
- Floor and view – higher floors with a lift are usually more sought after than the ground floor.
What to budget for besides the rent
Advance payments for services
They are paid monthly together with the rent and cover water and sewage, heating and hot water (if the building has central heating), cleaning and lighting of common areas, the lift or waste collection. The amount depends on the building and the size of the apartment. Once a year the landlord settles them according to actual consumption.
Energy
The tenant usually pays for electricity and possibly gas directly to the supplier. The amount depends on the size of the apartment, the type of heating and your consumption. At the viewing, ask about the apartment’s energy class and the average payments of previous tenants.
Internet and other costs
Add the internet, possibly TV fees and household insurance. Tenant liability insurance is cheap and worth it – it covers, for example, damage caused by flooding the neighbours.
How much money you need when signing the lease
When moving in, you need to budget for a one-off expense that is considerably higher than the monthly rent:
- the first month’s rent and advance payments for services,
- a security deposit – usually one to two months’ rent; the law allows at most three,
- the agency commission, if you rent through a real estate agency.
The deposit is returned when the tenancy ends, as long as there is no damage or debt. You can read more about the deposit, notice and other terms in the article Lease agreement: what to watch out for.
Renting out an apartment? Here is how to set the right price
Owners often estimate rent from listings, but those apartments may stay on the market for months. It is better to work from the prices of apartments that have actually been rented out and take the condition and furnishing into account. Rent that is too high means an empty apartment – and every month without a tenant is a loss that a higher price will hardly make up later.
Thanks to a professional presentation, home staging and listings on more than 12 platforms, we rent out apartments at up to 20% above the market price and usually find a tenant within 30 days. For owners, renting out an apartment is free – the commission is paid by the tenant. We will prepare a rent estimate for you free of charge within 24 hours.
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