Poland's 2026 Rental Market: Price Guide for Warsaw and Major Cities

The State of Poland's Rental Market in 2026

According to ХВИЛЯ: Poland's rental market has seen substantial price increases by 2026, with the capital city of Warsaw leading the surge. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in Warsaw now costs between 3,500 and 5,000 Polish złoty, which is roughly equivalent to 42,000 to 60,000 Ukrainian hryvnia. Warsaw remains Poland's most expensive city, where renting comparable accommodation is 112% more expensive than in Kyiv. This trend reflects Poland's growing economic strength and its appeal as a regional hub.

Rental Costs in Other Major Cities

Other major Polish cities also show significant rental prices for one-bedroom units:

• Kraków – from 3,200 złoty (about 38,000 hryvnia)
• Wrocław – from 3,100 złoty (37,000 hryvnia)
• Gdańsk – from 3,000 złoty (35,700 hryvnia)
• Poznań – from 2,800 złoty (33,000 hryvnia)
• Łódź – from 2,500 złoty (30,000 hryvnia)
• Katowice – from 2,400 złoty (28,600 hryvnia)

It is important to note that apartments in modern residential complexes command a 15-20% premium over older housing stock. An increasing number of property owners are scrutinizing the income stability of potential tenants, which is influencing rental dynamics. From late 2025 into early 2026, Ukrainians in Poland began investing more actively in real estate, a trend that could exert further upward pressure on rental prices.

The rise in housing rental costs across Poland, particularly in major urban centers like Warsaw and Kraków, can be attributed to several factors. These include heightened demand from foreign investors, notably Ukrainians, as well as shifts in the country's broader economic landscape. The rental market indicates that demand for modern apartment complexes remains robust, continuing to fuel price growth. This situation impacts not only Ukrainians residing in Poland but also local residents in search of affordable housing.