Vienna property prices 2026 by district — current market data & analysis

The average apartment asking price in Vienna in April 2026 is approximately €6,500–6,700 per square meter, based on publicly available data. This represents roughly +2–3% growth compared to 2025. A typical 70 m² apartment lists for approximately €450,000–470,000. The market is stabilizing after the 2023–2024 correction, supported by ECB rate cuts to 2.0% and constrained new supply.

Important: All prices in this article are asking-price benchmarks from publicly advertised properties, not closed transaction prices. Real sale prices are typically 3–6% lower after negotiation. For official transaction data, refer to Statistik Austria and OeNB.

Vienna's 23 districts show dramatic price differences. The table below shows approximate asking price ranges per m² for apartments, grouped by market segment.

Data note: Price ranges based on aggregated public market signals (publicly advertised properties, 2025 dataset). These are asking-price benchmarks — actual transaction prices are typically 3–6% lower (source: Statistik Austria HPI). METROX Demand Index is a proprietary daily composite metric. Ranges shown as approximate — actual prices vary by apartment size, condition, floor, and micro-location.

Based on publicly available data year-over-year, the strongest asking price growth is in districts combining affordable entry points with improving infrastructure:

Simmering (11th) showed the largest YoY increase in median asking prices, likely supported by new developments near Gasometer and improved S-Bahn connections. At ~€3,500–5,000/m² it remains one of the most affordable options.

Alsergrund (9th) saw significant price growth, benefiting from proximity to the university hospital. Demand surged among medical professionals.

Margareten (5th) has emerged as an urban lifestyle district. Demand rose +31% ggü. Vorjahr according to publicly available data, pushing asking prices upward.

Meidling (12th) and Brigittenau (20th) are benefiting from value-seeking buyers priced out of trendier neighborhoods.

The METROX Demand Index is a composite score from 0 to 100 that aggregates public market signals across all 23 Vienna districts. It is based on aggregated public market signals, search-interest indicators, advertising indicators, macro context, published market research and METROX estimates.

The index is weighted: search-to-listing ratio accounts for ~70% of the score, market velocity contributes ~30%. Data is sourced from aggregated public market signals and search-interest indicators, aggregated and normalized weekly.

A score of 50 means balanced market conditions. Below 40 indicates a buyer's market. Above 60 signals a seller's market. The current Vienna-wide score is ~52, indicating a stabilizing market with warming signals in specific districts.

Average rental prices in Vienna have risen to approximately €14–16/m² per month in 2026 (gross, including operating costs), a +5% increase year-over-year according to OTTO Immobilien. New-build net rents average ~€9–10/m², while existing stock in central locations ranges from €14–18/m² gross.

Rental price growth has been accelerating: new construction of privately financed rental apartments dropped ~50% to just ~2,100 units in 2025 (source: EHL Immobilien), creating a supply squeeze. EHL forecasts a further 7–8.5% rental increase in 2026, significantly above general inflation.

The market is stabilizing, not booming. Several factors currently favor buyers: the ECB deposit rate has been at 2.0% since June 2025, improving mortgage conditions. Austrian banks have eased lending requirements, and housing loan demand is increasing (source: OeNB).

However, supply constraints are the defining feature: new apartment completions in Vienna have dropped significantly, with market reports (EHL Immobilien) indicating the lowest output in nearly a decade. This structural undersupply supports price levels even in weaker economic conditions. Vienna's population grows by ~20,000–25,000/year, while construction activity continues to decline.

For investors, outer districts (~€3,500–5,000/m²) currently offer better risk-reward than premium inner districts: lower entry, higher rental yields (4–5% gross), and infrastructure improvements (U2/U5 extensions) driving long-term appreciation.

Based on current data and expert analyses:

• Purchase prices: Expected to grow moderately, +2–4% in 2026 (sources: EHL Immobilien, Statistik Austria). Energy-efficient apartments may appreciate faster.

• Rental prices: Forecast to increase +7–8.5%, well above inflation (source: EHL Immobilien)

• Transactions: ~16,200 real estate deals in Vienna in 2025, volume ~€8.6B — recovering but still below 2021 peak of €13.2B (source: Grundbuch data via vol.at)

• Construction: New supply will remain constrained through 2027

This analysis combines data from multiple publicly available sources:

• Asking prices: Published market reports — based on publicly advertised properties, not closed transactions

• Transaction data: Statistik Austria House Price Index (HPI), OeNB Residential Property Price Index (RPPI)

• Market reports: EHL Immobilien (First Vienna Residential Market Report 2025), OTTO Immobilien (H1 2025 report)

• METROX Demand Index: Proprietary AI-derived score based on aggregated public market signals, search-interest indicators, advertising indicators, macro context, published market research and METROX estimates. Updated weekly. Methodology details at metrox.io/methodology.

• Limitation: Asking prices are not sale prices. Transaction prices are typically 3–6% lower. District-level data has varying sample sizes — outer districts with fewer transactions show less reliable medians.

How much does a 70 m² apartment cost in Vienna? The city-wide average asking price is approximately €450,000–470,000. In affordable districts like Favoriten (~€245k–315k) to premium locations like Innere Stadt (€700k–1.4M+). Transaction prices are typically 3–6% below asking.

Which Vienna district is cheapest? Favoriten (10th) and Simmering (11th) have the lowest asking prices at ~€3,500–4,500/m², followed by Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus (15th) at ~€4,000–5,000/m².

Which district has the highest rental yield? Outer districts offer gross yields of ~4–5%, compared to 2.5–3.5% in premium inner districts. However, inner districts offer stronger capital preservation.

Are Vienna property prices rising or falling? After a ~2% correction in 2024 (Statistik Austria HPI), the market is stabilizing. Growth of +2–3% is expected in 2026 — moderate and supply-driven, not speculative.

Disclaimer: All data presented in this article is based on publicly available sources (including published market reports and public statistics) and METROX internal analysis. Prices shown are median asking-price benchmarks from publicly advertised properties and may differ from actual transaction prices, which can be lower. Figures such as price per square meter, growth rates, and district-level comparisons are estimates derived from available data samples and internal modeling. While we aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information, METROX does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the data. The METROX Demand Index is a proprietary experimental metric based on aggregated public market signals, search-interest indicators and macro context. It is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for investment or financial decisions. This content does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Users should conduct their own research and consult qualified professionals before making any real estate decisions. Original data sources retain ownership of their respective data.