Average Rent in Vienna 2026 | SpendVerdict

Renting in Vienna spans a wide price range depending on location, size, and apartment type. Based on Statistik Austria data, monthly rents run from around €750 at the lower end to €2,000 at the top decile, with a median of €1,200. This page breaks down those figures and puts them in the context of local incomes.

Vienna Rent Benchmarks at a Glance

The figures below are drawn from Statistik Austria Wohnen-Mikrozensus (2023) and WienWohnen market data, covering the 2023–2024 period. All figures are monthly, in local currency (EUR).

Bottom 10% (P10): €750 per month Median rent: €1,200 per month Top 10% (P90): €2,000 per month

The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile — €1,250 — reflects how sharply rent varies across Vienna's districts, apartment sizes, and building types. Confidence in these benchmarks is rated medium by the underlying source.

How Much of Your Income Goes to Rent?

A useful way to gauge affordability is the rent-to-income ratio: the share of gross monthly income consumed by rent. Vienna's benchmarks show a clear spread depending on where a household sits in the income distribution.

Lower-income households (P25): 32% of income on rent Median-income households: 24% of income on rent Higher-income households (P75): 17% of income on rent

The widely cited affordability threshold is 30% of gross income. By that measure, lower-income renters in Vienna are at or above the stress line, while median and higher earners remain below it. Data not available for specific district-level income breakdowns.

What Drives Rent Variation in Vienna?

Several factors push rents above or below the median. District location is a primary driver — inner districts and those with strong transport links tend to command higher prices. Apartment size, building age, and whether a unit is privately let or falls under regulated social housing (Gemeindebau) also create significant price differences. Data not available for per-district or per-square-metre breakdowns in this dataset.

Social and Private Housing: A Split Market

Vienna operates one of Europe's largest social housing systems. A substantial share of the city's residents live in municipally owned or subsidised apartments, which are typically priced below open-market rates. This dual structure means the median rent figure of €1,200 blends both regulated and market-rate units. Renters entering the private market — particularly new arrivals or those without access to social housing — are more likely to encounter rents at or above the median. Data not available for the exact proportion of social versus private tenancies in this dataset.

Using the Rent-to-Income Ratio as a Personal Benchmark

The city-wide ratios above are averages — your personal affordability depends on your specific income and target rent. As a practical guide: if your rent-to-income ratio would exceed 30%, you are entering territory where housing costs may constrain other spending. At the Vienna median rent of €1,200, a household would need a gross monthly income of roughly €5,000 to stay at the 24% median ratio. Use the SpendVerdict calculator to run your own numbers against these benchmarks.

Data Notes and Limitations

The rent figures on this page are sourced from Statistik Austria Wohnen-Mikrozensus (2023) and WienWohnen market data, covering the 2023–2024 reference period. They represent the full Vienna rental market across all apartment types and sizes. Confidence is rated medium, meaning figures should be treated as indicative benchmarks rather than precise current-market quotes. Rents may have shifted since the data collection period. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or housing advice.

Enter your income and target rent into the SpendVerdict calculator to see your personal rent-to-income ratio against Vienna's benchmarks.