Rent a house in Vienna

Find your rental house in Vienna

It is possible to rent a house in Vienna in various districts. The rent is high, but there are always good, commission-free offers.

Renting a house in Vienna: popular districts

Houses for rent are not available in all districts. In Vienna, a distinction is made between the following types of houses:

• Allotment houses: some are not habitable all year round, while others are impressively developed. Allotment garden estates are mainly found in the 2nd, 3rd, 10th, 11th, 12th, but also in the 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd districts.
• Detached houses: There are detached houses in all of Vienna's outer districts, be it Liesing, Floridsdorf or Meidling. Some of these are new builds, others are older houses, for example from the 1970s, and there are also houses formerly used for agricultural purposes, e.g. in Simmering.
• Townhouses: Townhouses for rent very rarely come onto the market in Vienna. These are located directly in the inner districts. Typically, these are former courtyard buildings. These sometimes have an interesting history, as some were previously used for industrial purposes or even as stables.
• Villas: Exclusive villas, both old buildings and new builds, are mainly found in the sought-after locations of Hietzing, Penzing, am Wilhelminenberg (Ottakring), Hernals, Währing and Döbling. Some of them can also be found in other districts, such as the 23rd and 21st districts.

Renting a house in Vienna: We have important tips

There are beautiful houses to rent in all the districts mentioned. However, the areas are very different. Before you start looking for a commission-free house to rent in the Austrian capital, you should therefore get an idea of which districts suit you.

It is also important to check whether there is sufficient parking space. In addition to the room layout, the garden plays a special role. It is not only the appearance that counts, but practical aspects must also be considered:

• How much maintenance does the garden require?
• Is there storage space for equipment and garden furniture?
• How much privacy does the open space offer?
• What condition is the roof in?
• Are the attic and cellar available and usable?
• Are there other options apart from central heating, e.g. fireplaces?
• Has all important maintenance been carried out professionally? (electrical inspection, chimney sweep, gas boiler maintenance, etc.)

Renting a house in Vienna is an important long-term decision. You should therefore take enough time for both the search and the on-site viewings.

How high are rents in Vienna?

The rent for a house in Vienna depends heavily on the location and the type of building. A classic, ready-to-occupy detached house on the outskirts of the city will certainly cost more than 15 euros per square meter per month. If there is a large garden or the house is in a particularly sought-after location (e.g. cottage area in Währing or Döbling), you can expect to pay over 20 euros per square meter of living space per month.

Extremely high rents are demanded, especially in top locations or when special features are available (e.g. pool). It should also be noted that tenancy law provides for different termination options for the landlord in the case of houses than is the case with apartments, where tenants are very well protected against termination by the landlord.

In addition to the gross monthly rent, you should also consider the heating costs and whether there are any other costs that need to be taken into account in your financial planning. These could be costs for snow removal or garden maintenance, for example, which drive up the total price of the house in Vienna.

Vienna: Rent a house privately!

Renting a house in Vienna is always commission-free for the tenant, as the "Bestellerprinzip" applies. Only if you have commissioned the estate agent yourself to look for a house to rent will a commission be payable. Commission is also payable for commercially rented houses, such as company headquarters.

Renting a house directly from a private individual, i.e. directly from the owner, has the advantage of personal contact with the owner. This personal acquaintance can be a big plus, especially if you want to live in the house for a long time.

You will only find commission-free offers on our portal - both from estate agents and private individuals. Find your commission-free house to rent in Vienna now!