2026 rents, neighbourhoods, deposit and move-in costs: what you need to know to rent an apartment in Prague, even from France.
Renting an apartment in Prague from France is doable, as long as you know three realities of the market: well-located supply goes within days, most listings and leases are in Czech, and rents in the centre are now close to those of many Western European cities. For a one-bedroom apartment, expect €800 to €1,000 per month in central areas such as Vinohrady or Karlín, and from around €500 in Prague 9 or Prague 10.
The vacancy rate is below 4% in the city and falls under 2% in the most sought-after areas. A fairly priced home rents in 3 to 10 days. Searching remotely therefore means being ready to decide quickly, without signing for a home you haven't seen.
After several years of increases, Prague rents are pausing. According to the analysis by the Bezrealitky platform, reported by the ČTK agency in July 2026, a square metre rented for 456 Czech koruna (CZK) per month in Q2, a level that was stable over three months but up 5% year on year. It is the first time in five years that the capital's rents have not risen from one quarter to the next. The Deloitte Rent Index, cited by ČTK in September 2026, even shows a slight decline, of less than 1%, in Q2.
At the Czech National Bank rate of 6 October 2026 (24.405 CZK to the euro), a 50 m² apartment at 456 CZK per square metre comes to about 22,800 CZK, or roughly €935 per month, excluding bills. This figure is consistent with the ranges observed for central areas.
The city is divided into numbered districts, from Prague 1 to Prague 22, and rent depends first on the address. Here are the benchmarks to know:
The biggest portal is Sreality.cz; Bezrealitky.cz connects you directly with landlords, with no agency; Expats.cz publishes listings in English, but covers only part of the market. Limiting yourself to English-language sites means missing most of the offers. Also learn to read the Czech notation for floor areas: a "1+kk" is one room with a kitchenette, a "2+1" two rooms with a separate kitchen.
Start your search four to six weeks before you arrive. Since well-located homes rent within days, there is no point targeting a listing too far in advance; however, your application, budget and criteria must be ready from the start.
The Czech Civil Code (article 2254) caps the deposit, called jistota, at three times the monthly rent, contractual penalties included. It is returned to you at the end of the lease, after deduction of any sums owed. A written move-in inspection report, signed by both parties and accompanied by photos, is your best protection for getting it back.
If you go through an agency, its fees generally amount to the equivalent of one month's rent. Listings from private landlords, notably on Bezrealitky.cz, let you avoid them.
Adding up the first rent, the deposit and any agency fees, the budget to have ready when you move in can reach four to five months' rent. For an apartment at 22,000 CZK per month, that means up to 110,000 CZK, or about €4,500: check that this sum is available before applying.
The standard lease lasts 12 months. It is written in Czech and must state the rent, the breakdown of bills, the term, the termination conditions and the amount of the deposit. Have it translated and reviewed before signing. Foreigners face no legal restriction on renting in Prague. After moving in, you must register your place of residence with the authorities, within the deadlines that apply to your situation.
If you can't be in Prague for viewings, Remoters puts you in touch with a home finder based in the city: they search for you, visit, put together your application and go through the lease in Czech with you. The first conversation and the quote are free.
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