# Central European student housing price increases

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/central-european-student-housing-price-increases
> Updated: 2026-08-26T13:10:27.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 5.

Student housing rental prices continue to rise across several Central European nations, particularly within the private market. In the Czech Republic, rental costs for rooms in larger apartments have seen significant increases. In Pardubice, median prices rose by 14 percent year-over-year to 7,700 CZK. In major academic hubs, median rents for rooms are approximately 12,000 CZK in Prague and 9,500 CZK in Brno. For students seeking independent living in smaller apartments, Prague costs can reach roughly 21,000 CZK per month. Analysts attribute rising demand to international students, particularly from Slovakia, seeking more comfortable arrangements outside of university dormitories. While Prague and Brno face increases, Olomouc has seen a slight decrease of approximately 2 percent. In Poland, price increases have been observed in 15 of the 17 largest academic cities. The average year-over-year increase is approximately 3 percent, with the highest jumps in Łódź and Poznań at 5 percent. Although the number of students has reached a nine-year high of over 1.3 million, a nearly 10 percent increase in rental offers may provide room for negotiation. Kraków remains an exception, seeing a 1.3 percent decrease. In Slovenia, private market costs continue to rise. In Maribor, room prices have increased by approximately one-third since the pandemic, with average costs moving from 150–200 EUR to around 250 EUR. Ljubljana remains the most expensive hub, where students often pay between 300 and 450 EUR for a room in a shared apartment. Koper also faces high pressure due to limited supply, with prices ranging from 250 to 400 EUR. While subsidized public dormitories offer lower rates, such as approximately 77 EUR in Ljubljana, students face challenges including long-term lease risks and roommate compatibility. In Croatia, dormitory prices are rising due to utility and maintenance costs.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Student housing updates released for Rijeka and Zagreb

Student housing updates in Croatia: Rijeka has finalized rankings for 1,250 beds, while Zagreb faces a shortage with nearly 10,000 applicants for 6,638 spots due to dormitory renovations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/student-housing-updates-released-for-rijeka-and-zagreb

### 2026-08-20: Zadar students face housing challenges and rising rental costs

Students in Zadar face rising costs and instability in the rental market, with monthly rents for solo living ranging from 500 to 600 euros and shared housing averaging 350 euros per person.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zadar-students-face-housing-challenges-and-rising-rental-costs

### 2026-08-19: Student housing costs rise in Czech Republic and Croatia

Students in the Czech Republic and Croatia face rising accommodation costs, with Czech private rents up by 14% and Croatian dormitory fees increasing in cities like Zagreb due to higher utility expenses.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/student-housing-costs-rise-in-czech-republic-and-croatia

### 2026-08-16: Student housing costs rise across Slovenian university cities

Student rental prices in Slovenia are rising, with Ljubljana being the most expensive city. Maribor and Koper also face high demand, while subsidized dormitories remain the most affordable option.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/student-housing-costs-rise-across-slovenian-university-cities

### 2026-08-13: Student housing rental prices rise in Czech Republic and Poland

Rising rental costs for student accommodation are being reported in the Czech Republic and Poland, with significant price hikes in cities like Pardubice, Łódź, and Poznań despite increased supply.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/student-housing-rental-prices-rise-in-czech-republic-and-poland

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