How to find an apartment in Prague: 10 practical tips
Updated March 2025 · 9 min read
The Prague residential market is competitive but manageable, if you know how to approach it. We present 10 tips that will help you find an apartment faster and more effectively.
Define your budget including all costs
Always add 15-25% to the rent for utilities, internet and building management. Knowing your realistic budget will save you time viewing flats you cannot afford.
Visit the neighbourhood in person before making a decision.
Walk through the selected area both during the day and in the evening. Vinohrady and Žižkov differ significantly after dark: the same address, a different feeling.
Use Bezrealitky.cz as your first choice
Save one month's commission, with an average rent of 25 000 Kč, that is a real saving of 25 000 Kč. Set up email notifications and respond within an hour of the advertisement being published.
Book short-term accommodation as a base
If you are travelling from another city, stay in Prague for 2-3 weeks and search locally. Apartments are rented quickly and without personal presence you will miss most offers.
Check your internet speed before signing.
Internet in Prague is generally excellent, but older apartment buildings may have slow or unreliable connections. Ask about the provider and run an on-site test, especially if you work from home.
Negotiate: owners are waiting for this.
Offer a longer contract (12 months) or an advance deposit in exchange for a 5-10% rent reduction. This works with approximately half of the owners.
Read the contract carefully
Key points: deposit amount and refund conditions, notice period length (standardly 3 months for the tenant), method of utility payment, conditions for rent increase. Have the contract translated or checked.
Insist on a handover protocol.
A handover protocol (inventory and condition report) signed by both parties is your protection upon moving out. Without it, the landlord may claim deductions from the deposit for damages you did not cause.
Follow Facebook groups for quick offers
Groups such as "Byty k pronájmu Prague", "Prague Apartments for Rent" and similar ones offer listings that never appear on portals. Active monitoring can make the difference between a good apartment and an average one.
Register your stay within 30 days
EU citizens must register with the Foreign Police within 30 days of moving in. Non-EU citizens according to visa conditions. Without registration you cannot open a bank account, register with a doctor or enrol children at school.
Are you looking for temporary accommodation?
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Find accommodation →Frequently Asked Questions
Where to find an apartment in Prague?
The best portals are Bezrealitky.cz (direct contact without commission), Sreality.cz (largest selection) and Facebook groups such as "Byty k pronájmu Prague". Set notifications so you can respond within an hour of listing, good flats in Prague disappear quickly.
How much does rent cost in Prague?
In 2025, the average rent for a furnished 1+kk ranges from 12 000 Kč (Prague 9, 13) to 42 000 Kč (Prague 1). Vinohrady costs 22 000-38 000 Kč, Žižkov 15 000-26 000 Kč. Always add 3 000-6 000 Kč to the rent for utilities and internet.
How to quickly find an apartment in Prague?
Set notifications on the portals, respond as soon as possible, have your documents ready and schedule viewings for weekdays. If you are travelling from elsewhere, book short-term accommodation and look for an apartment in person from Prague.
What is the deposit for renting an apartment in Prague?
The standard deposit in Prague is 2-3 months' rent. It is fully refundable upon proper termination of the tenancy and return of the flat in good condition. Always insist on signing a handover protocol. It protects you against unauthorised deductions from the deposit.