Rental Housing in 2025: Prices Keep Rising. What Does It Mean for You?
- Jan Halik
- May 26
- 3 min read
Back in 2020, it was still possible to rent a decent apartment in Prague for CZK 13,000 per month. Today? We're talking about rents exceeding CZK 22,000 – often with dozens of interested tenants. The rental market in 2025 is going through another significant price surge, whether you're a tenant, investor, or property owner. And if you're not keeping up, you're likely leaving money – or opportunities – on the table.
📊 Rents are rising across the country – but not evenly
In Q1 2025, the average monthly rent in Prague reached CZK 22,100 (393 CZK/m²). In Brno, it’s CZK 17,200, and the national average is CZK 16,200.
But location is everything:
Prague 1 (historic center): up to CZK 36,000
Vinohrady, Žižkov, Holešovice: CZK 24,000–25,000
Prague East/West: around CZK 19,000
Greater Brno area: approx. CZK 15,000
Regional cities (excl. Prague & Brno): approx. CZK 13,500
Smaller towns and rural areas: around CZK 12,400
🗣️ From practice: I recently rented out a 2-room apartment in Prague 4 for CZK 21,000. Two years ago, it barely fetched CZK 17,500. This time, we had 23 applicants in 3 days.
📐 Small apartment? Higher rent per m² – but not always better return
2025 confirms a classic trend: the smaller the apartment, the higher the price per m².
Apartment size | Prague (CZK/m²) | Outside regional cities (CZK/m²) |
Up to 25 m² | up to 600 | approx. 360 |
Mid-size (53 m²) | approx. 390 | approx. 235 |
Large (96+ m²) | approx. 304 | approx. 175 |
But profit is not just about square meters. Larger apartments outside city centers often provide more stability and lower tenant turnover, even if they earn less per meter.
🧠 Why are rents rising? Four key reasons:
Expensive mortgages – many people can’t afford to buy and stay in rentals.
Lifestyle shifts – young professionals, students, and expats are moving into cities. Flexibility wins.
Construction slowdown – new housing isn’t coming fast enough.
General inflation – landlords factor in rising prices and inflation into rent.
📈 Investor? Check your yield – or risk losses
In Prague: Rental yields are often just 2–3%. Most profit comes from long-term appreciation.
In rural areas: Yields of 4–6% are common, but with lower liquidity.
In older apartments: Renovations can increase rent by 20–30%.
💡 Tip I always use: Calculate yield after costs and based on average occupancy – not idealized rent. I recommend planning for 10 months of rent per year.
✅ Quick recommendations based on who you are:
🧍♀️ Tenant:
Have your documents ready – speed matters today.
Watch listings closely – good flats disappear quickly.
Larger older flats may be better value than new studio apartments in the center.
🧑💼 Owner:
Haven’t updated your rent in the last 12 months? Time to talk to an agent.
Renovated recently? Get a new rental market appraisal.
Consider property management – less stress, more time for you.
✋ Conclusion: Don’t miss your window. 2025 is a turning point.The rental market in 2025 isn’t just about numbers. It’s about smart decisions, strategic investments, and stability in uncertain times. But only if you understand the data and combine it with real-world experience.
🗝️ Want to know if your rental is earning what it should? Or what strategy to take when investing in Prague or nearby?Write to me. I’ll help you analyze where you stand – and where you can go.
🖊 Jan Halík – REMAX ATRIUM
📞 +420 603 377 791