Rent an apartment in Austria

Search and find a commission-free apartment to rent in Austria

Thousands of people a year want to rent an apartment in Austria. Whether it's their first home, a shared student apartment or a spacious family apartment. From inexpensive small apartments to prestigious properties, there are all kinds of apartments for rent in Austria.

Rent an apartment in Austria: You should fulfill these requirements

In order to be able to rent an apartment in Austria, various requirements must be met. In regions where demand is low and landlords are happy to rent out an apartment, the following documents are usually sufficient:

• Current registration form
• Copy of passport
• Pay slip (usually for the last 3 months) or other proof of income
• Payment of the deposit (usually 3-6 months' gross rent)

It is important to note that state aid is almost never accepted as proof of income - for example, study grants do not count as relevant income. The reason for this is that these forms of income cannot be seized by the landlord in the event of rent arrears.

Where rental apartments are in high demand, further documents are often required. In addition to the documents already listed, the following data should be prepared:

• Proof of assets: Serves to show the landlord that even in the event of job loss, the rent could be paid from savings.
• Guarantee declaration: Further secures the landlord against payment defaults, provided the guarantor has a good income.
• Letter of motivation: In urban centers, where demand for affordable housing is particularly high, it is important to stand out from the crowd of prospective tenants. A short, personal letter can be an advantage here.

Most of this information can be provided voluntarily. However, neither estate agents nor landlords may oblige potential future tenants to disclose their own financial situation in detail, for example.

It is crucial to have the documents you want to present to a landlord ready to hand in good time. After all, if it is a highly sought-after apartment, it is possible that it will be allocated within a few hours. Flexibility with regard to viewings and a fully prepared set of documents are essential in this situation.

Renting an apartment in Austria: how it works

There are various steps that need to be completed before you can move into a new rental apartment. We list them here.

Define your search requirements

Before you actually start looking for an apartment, you need to be clear about what you want from your future home. There are certainly must-have conditions that must be met and other aspects that would be advantageous but are not essential. Making a list of these different points in advance will help you to make an appropriate decision later on.

Start looking for a home

As soon as it is clear what exactly you are looking for, the actual apartment search begins. The best way to do this is to use several real estate portals, as new listings are constantly being put online. Here you will find numerous apartments offered directly by private individuals.

Rental apartments in Austria are commission-free anyway, as it has been the case for some time that the landlord must pay the agent's commission. The only difference is if you decide to actively commission an estate agent to look for a suitable apartment for you.

Carry out viewings

As soon as you have found suitable apartment advertisements, it is best to send a written request and call the landlord or estate agent. This will increase your chances of being invited to a viewing. During the viewing itself, it is important to have as much time as possible. After all, you need to get an accurate picture to be able to decide with certainty whether you want to rent this apartment.

If the viewing is carried out by the landlord himself, this is also an opportunity to increase your chances of getting the apartment through a direct, personal conversation. In the case of rental apartments, owners who rent privately often take more time than estate agents to carry out the viewing.

Make a rental offer and sign the rental agreement

If an apartment meets your expectations, you can submit a written, binding rental offer. If this binding offer is accepted by the landlord, the next step is to sign the tenancy agreement, in which the move-in date is also fixed again. Now everything is done and you can start preparing for the move. You should also clarify how the previous apartment will be returned, when you will receive the deposit and whether there are any other aspects that still need to be dealt with before the move (e.g. re-registration of an electricity supply contract).

How much does a rental apartment cost in Austria?

The cost of apartments for rent varies greatly in Austria. Inexpensive rental apartments in rural areas and in rather poor condition are available for around 5 euros per square meter per month. In district capitals, prices often range between 8 and 15 euros. In the federal capital, other larger cities and in particularly sought-after locations, rents are typically between 10 and 22 euros per square meter. Higher rents are possible for luxury apartments and in tourist areas.

Rent a commission-free apartment in Austria

For apartments in Austria, no commission may be charged to the tenant unless the tenant has actively commissioned an estate agent to find the apartment. Nevertheless, many people prefer apartments offered by private individuals, without estate agents, in order to have direct contact with the landlord.

On our portal, you will only find commission-free offers - many of them directly from private landlords. Find your commission-free apartment in Austria now.