# Austrian rental price increases

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/austrian-rental-price-increases
> Updated: 2026-10-12T15:04:14.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Rental prices in several Austrian states are experiencing significant upward trends. In Vorarlberg, asking rents rose by 2 percent during the first nine months of 2026, reaching an average of 19.5 euros per square meter. This increase occurred despite a 37 percent growth in the supply of rental properties in the region.

In Styria, rent increases have reached 14 percent, the highest in the country. The KPÖ party has criticized these developments, arguing that housing should be a fundamental right. Concerns have been raised regarding municipalities such as Judenburg, Kindberg, and Bruck, which are planning to sell municipal housing to address budget deficits, a move critics claim will worsen long-term housing shortages.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Rental prices rise across Austrian states

Rental prices in Austria are rising, with Styria seeing a 14 percent increase and Vorarlberg rents reaching 1,362 euros for 70 square meters despite a surge in housing supply.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rental-prices-rise-across-austrian-states

### 2026-09-29: Styria swimming pool prices to rise in 2026

Swimming pool and refreshment prices in Styria are set to rise in 2026, with child and family tickets seeing increases of approximately 9 percent, according to the Arbeiterkammer Steiermark.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/styria-swimming-pool-prices-to-rise-in-2026

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Cite as: Austrian rental price increases. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/austrian-rental-price-increases