Vienna average 1-bed rent: €1,050/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +4% Vienna rent brake limits increases in 2026 Social housing keeps city affordable Neubau leads private rent growth Older buildings fall under the Mietrechtsgesetz with reference rents (Richtwertmiete). Estate agent fees are paid by whoever ordered the agent (usually the landlord) since 2023. Vienna average 1-bed rent: €1,050/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +4% Vienna rent brake limits increases in 2026 Social housing keeps city affordable Neubau leads private rent growth Older buildings fall under the Mietrechtsgesetz with reference rents (Richtwertmiete). Estate agent fees are paid by whoever ordered the agent (usually the landlord) since 2023.
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Vienna Rent Index 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Vienna. The typical one-bedroom rent is €1,050 per month, up 4% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innere Stadt | €1,500 | €2,200 | +3.2% |
| Neubau | €1,100 | €1,600 | +4.1% |
| Leopoldstadt | €1,000 | €1,450 | +4.3% |
| Favoriten | €850 | €1,200 | +4.6% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, EUR). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Vienna
- Older buildings fall under the Mietrechtsgesetz with reference rents (Richtwertmiete).
- Estate agent fees are paid by whoever ordered the agent (usually the landlord) since 2023.
- Fixed-term contracts must last at least 3 years.
- Deposits of up to 3-6 months are common; they must earn interest.
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