Rental prices in Salzburg, Innsbruck and Linz blow up the 20-euro brand!

Rental prices in Salzburg, Innsbruck and Linz blow up the 20-euro brand!

Linz, Österreich - The rental prices in the Austrian state capitals recorded remarkable growth in the first quarter of 2025. Especially in Salzburg, Innsbruck and Linz, development attracts attention. According to a current data analysis by Immoscout24, the average gross rents in several cities have now increased over 20 euros per square meter.

Salzburg leads the list with a sudden increase in 17 percent to remarkable 22.28 euros per square meter. Innsbruck follows with an increase of 12 percent and a square meter price of 24.75 euros, which is the highest in all of Austria. Linz is also strong, with a price increase from 12 percent to 15.81 euros per square meter.

In order to complete the picture, rental prices in Vienna rose by 9 percent, which leads to a square meter price of 20.42 euros, while rents in Bregenz increase to 20.19 euros. Eisenstadt reports an increase of 7 percent and thus reaches 14.41 euros, while Graz and St. Pölten moderate, with prices of 13.64 euros and 12.90 euros per square meter.
The developments show that the big cities are particularly popular.

A further analysis of ots can be seen that the demand for rental apartments has increased by up to 35 percent throughout Austria. Factors such as rising loan interests and economic uncertainty push many people to the rental market, while the buying market shows the first signs of relaxation. In Vienna, for example, the square meter price is 18.7 euros, with an increase of 11 percent compared to the previous year. Here, too, it is the western state capitals that particularly suffer from the pressure of high demand.

However, it shows that not all communities are equally affected. Klagenfurt and Linz have similar developments with an increase of 11 percent to 14.2 euros per square meter. Wohingegen Graz, St. Pölten and Eisenstadt with stable prices between EUR 12.8 and 13.5 euros.

As far as the long -term perspective of rental prices are concerned, Infina notes that they have risen considerably since 2006. The average price per square meter without operating costs was only 3.78 euros in 2006 and is in 2024 with impressive 7.40 euros - almost a doubling. However, these figures are not included in the calculation of the cheaper cooperative apartments, which are often not found on the free market.

The forecast development indicates a possible plateau formation of rental prices, while in the most sought -after locations can continue to be expected. The high raw material prices and the continued demand for residential real estate ensure that new buildings remain expensive for the foreseeable future. An adjustment of the guideline rents was originally considered in spring 2025, but here there was a suspension of the planned increase.

Overall, it can be seen that the rental market in Austria is under enormous pressure, while those interested in buying are fighting with debt and uncertainties. If you want to do a good business, you should consider whether renting or maybe buying is the right way - because as you know, the following applies: If you get information in good time, you have the best cards in your hand.

For further information you can use the analyzes at Immobilien-Redaction.com href = "https://www.ots.at/presseaus-sung/ots_20240514_ots0061/immoscout24-mietpreis-und- demand-Age-wide" class = "source_2"> ots.at and infina.at read.