Budapest average 1-bed rent: Ft 260,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +5% Budapest rents up around 5% District XIII popular with young professionals Short-term rental rules tightened in central districts Deposits are typically 2 months' rent. Leases should be in writing; a bilingual contract is common for expats. Budapest average 1-bed rent: Ft 260,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +5% Budapest rents up around 5% District XIII popular with young professionals Short-term rental rules tightened in central districts Deposits are typically 2 months' rent. Leases should be in writing; a bilingual contract is common for expats.
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Average rent in Budapest 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Budapest. The typical one-bedroom rent is Ft 260,000 per month, up 5% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| District V (Belváros) | Ft 340,000 | Ft 500,000 | +4.4% |
| District VI (Terézváros) | Ft 300,000 | Ft 440,000 | +5% |
| District XIII (Újlipótváros) | Ft 300,000 | Ft 430,000 | +5.2% |
| District XI (Újbuda) | Ft 240,000 | Ft 350,000 | +5.6% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, HUF). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Budapest
- Deposits are typically 2 months' rent.
- Leases should be in writing; a bilingual contract is common for expats.
- Rent increases during a fixed term must be agreed in the lease.
- Utility costs are usually paid by the tenant based on meters.
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