Living in Košice: Your Complete Guide to the Rental Market in Eastern Slovakia

Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city, combines rich history, vibrant culture, and urban comfort — making it an attractive destination for both travelers and long-term residents. Its charming city center offers a unique atmosphere that blends architectural beauty with a dynamic lifestyle.

This blog is designed to help you navigate the rental housing market in Košice with confidence. We'll explore the types of rental properties available, typical pricing trends, and essential steps for securing accommodation, especially as a foreigner. Whether you're relocating for work, study, or simply looking for a new experience in a thriving European city, our insights will guide you toward finding the right place to call home.

Stay with us as we uncover the benefits of living in Košice's city center and provide expert tips for a smooth and successful apartment search.

The housing market accelerated again at the turn of 2024–2025. In the US, affordability is worsening due to record-high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and increasing inventory. In the EU, we observe a widening "scissors effect" between markets where prices are falling and those still pushing the index higher. In Slovakia, listing prices rose by...

Every month, hundreds of rental apartments become available in Košice. While some tenants enjoy legal safety, clean contracts, and fast maintenance, others face serious problems: withheld deposits, mold, illegal notices, or unverifiable payments.

Located in the heart of Košice's historic center, Kosice City Centre Rental Apartments represents the pinnacle of premium residential living in Eastern Slovakia. Our exceptional rental complex seamlessly blends the historic charm of this medieval city with cutting-edge technology and world-class services, creating not just an apartment rental...

Are you planning a fresh start in Košice? With our professional relocation service, we are here to make your journey smoother, save you time, and relieve the stress! Košice City Centre Rental Apartments offers a comprehensive relocation service tailored to make your move to Košice as seamless as possible. Whether you are an individual, a family, a...

Welcome to Košice, a vibrant city that embodies history, culture, architecture, and an exciting student atmosphere. Whether you're arriving from across Europe, Asia, the Americas, or anywhere in the world, studying and living in Košice is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of Central Europe. However, one of the most important aspects...

Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city, is experiencing a dramatic transformation in its real estate market. Once considered an affordable city with a balanced property landscape, rising costs, limited supply, and legislative challenges have made homeownership increasingly unattainable for average Slovaks. For many prospective buyers, purchasing a...

Are you searching for the perfect apartment in the heart of Košice? Look no further! At Košice City Center Rental Apartments, we offer more than just a place to live – we provide a lifestyle of comfort, convenience, and quality that you'll love coming home to every day. Here's why choosing us is the best decision you'll make for your new home:...


How to Rent an Apartment in Košice: Essential Tips for a Stress-Free Experience. Nestled in the heart of Slovakia, Košice, the country's second-largest city, is a thriving hotspot of culture, history, and opportunity. Its charm effortlessly draws a wide array of individuals—students seeking academic excellence, professionals chasing career growth,...

The proposed VAT increase to 23% sparks critical questions about its influence on the property market. What can we anticipate? This adjustment will directly impact newly-constructed properties sold after January 1, 2025. That said, we do not predict that the full burden of this VAT hike will be universally passed on to buyers of all projects. This...


The year 2023 brought significant challenges for many individuals seeking to secure housing. With soaring interest rates, purchasing property has become an unattainable dream for the vast majority of Slovaks. The rental market in Košice faces its own set of struggles as the demand for rental apartments reaches critical levels.

Do you know the situations where you cannot evict a tenant from an apartment? Here are ten essential facts every landlord and tenant should know about rental agreements. For short-term leases, a tenant can sublease the entire apartment or part of it—but only with the landlord's explicit written consent. Want to know how to handle contracts with...

Begin your search for the perfect rental apartment today! With a diverse portfolio of over 20 apartments, we've curated options to cater to every lifestyle without compromising on your needs. Whether you're looking for a cozy retreat or a modern space in the heart of Kosice, we're here to guide you every step of the way. From understanding your...

Deciding between a modern new-build apartment or a charming older property is a dilemma many face when purchasing real estate. At first glance, a new-build might seem like the obvious choice. Sleek design, cutting-edge technologies, and energy efficiency are undeniably appealing. Yet, there are certain factors that might make an older apartment the...

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