Kraków · A-ESTATE

Living in Kraków

Rent ~68–69 PLN/m², purchase from PLN 14,792/m² — a guide to the tourist and academic city.

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  • Talk to an advisor

    We set the goal, budget and timeline.

  • Plan działania

    You get concrete next steps, not generic advice.

  • Safety

    We check the documents before you decide.

  • Completion

    We stay with you until the matter is closed.

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What we take on

  • A district for your profile

    University, family or investment — we pick the district from data, not brochures.

  • Full costs upfront

    Rent, utilities, transport, schools — a monthly budget before you move.

  • Rental-market timing

    We know when the academic season lifts rates — you search when it’s cheaper.

Process

How the cooperation works

The key stages from brief to handover.

  1. 01

    Consultation

    Budget, district (Krowodrza, Podgórze, Nowa Huta) and strategy.

  2. 02

    Search

    Primary and secondary market — over 15,000 listings in Kraków.

  3. 03

    Viewings

    Viewings with an assessment of tram links, noise and tenement condition.

  4. 04

    Verification

    Land register, encumbrances, zoning-plan compliance.

  5. 05

    Completion

    Notary in Kraków, handover protocol.

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A-ESTATE Kraków

Katarzyna Wiśniewska to licencjonowany agent A-ESTATE z wieloletnim doświadczeniem na rynku krakowskim.

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What our clients say

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«A purchase in Krowodrza — Katarzyna knows every street and helped with the mortgage.»

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«A rental for a family from Ukraine — everything clear in Ukrainian and Polish.»

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«A sale in Podgórze in 7 weeks. A professional valuation.»

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Guide

Kraków is Poland’s second most expensive market after Warsaw: secondary transactions at PLN 14,792/m², primary at PLN 15,923/m² (NBP, Q2 2026), rent ~68–69 PLN/m² — a typical 50 m² is about PLN 3,450/month. Demand is driven by tourism (Stare Miasto, Kazimierz), ~130,000 students and modern-services corporations.

Where to live

Krowodrza — universities and prestige near the centre. Podgórze — a developing secondary market on the right bank of the Vistula. Kazimierz — nightlife and the premium segment. Stare Miasto — top prices and tourism. Nowa Huta — affordable prices, good tram links.

Living costs

Utilities and fees: +25–35% on top of rent. Monthly transit pass ~PLN 100–150. Private nursery PLN 1,500–2,500/month, international schools PLN 2,500–5,000/month with waiting lists for popular years. The academic season (September–October) lifts rents locally by 5–10% — house-hunt in summer.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does living in Kraków cost in 2026?

Renting 50 m² is about PLN 3,450 + 25–35% in fees, a monthly pass ~PLN 100–150, private nursery PLN 1,500–2,500/month. Buying: on average PLN 14,792/m² (secondary) to 15,923/m² (primary). Poland’s second most expensive market — but with the strongest student rental demand.

Which Kraków district is best for a family?

Podgórze and Krowodrza combine greenery, schools and a 15–25 minute commute to the centre. Nowa Huta offers the lowest m² prices with good tram links. For student-rental investors — Krowodrza and Śródmieście near the universities.

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