Poland’s Housing Market in 2026: How Much a Square Meter Costs and Why Prices Continue to Rise
Poland’s real estate market in 2026 continues to show steady price growth. The average cost per square meter of housing in Polish cities now varies widely – from $2200 to $7200. The most expensive apartments are traditionally located in the capital and seaside resorts, while housing in industrial or eastern regions is significantly more affordable.
Prices per square meter in the largest cities
The highest housing prices in Poland remain in Warsaw – the country’s economic and business center. Here the price per square meter usually ranges from $3800 in the city center to $6400 on the outskirts. High demand is driven by the concentration of jobs, developed infrastructure, and the constant influx of new residents.
Krakow ranks second – one of the country’s largest cultural and tourist centers. Housing prices in the city range from $3600 to $5600.
Wroclaw, a major industrial and technology center in southwestern Poland, also remains one of the more expensive markets. Housing here costs between $3100 and $4600.
Prices in Poznan are somewhat lower. The average range is between $2800 and $4100.
Housing is significantly more affordable in Lodz – a city with a strong industrial past that is actively undergoing economic transformation. Here a square meter costs between $2200 and $3200.
Prices on the Baltic Sea coast also remain high. In Gdansk, a major port and tourist center, prices vary between $3300 and $5100.
A special case is the resort city of Sopot, located between Gdansk and Gdynia. It is one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country, with prices reaching $4600-$7200.
In Katowice, the center of the Silesian industrial region, prices are more moderate – $2300-$3400.
In Lublin, one of the largest university cities in eastern Poland, housing costs $2300-$3600, according to the Numbeo portal.
Where prices are rising the fastest
In 2026, the fastest housing price growth is observed in the country’s largest metropolitan areas and their suburbs. This primarily concerns Warsaw and towns in the Mazovian Voivodeship, where the capital’s metropolitan area continues to expand rapidly.
Price growth is also recorded in Gdansk and Sopot. In these cities, housing demand is supported by several factors at once: a limited number of available development plots, a high tourist flow, and investor interest in resort real estate.
Significant price increases are also observed in Wroclaw and Krakow. These cities remain important economic centers and attract a large number of professionals and foreign workers.
University cities such as Lublin and Poznan form a separate category. Stable housing demand there is supported by tens of thousands of students who come to study every year and rent apartments, writes Investropa.
Why real estate prices are rising
The increase in prices on Poland’s real estate market in 2026 is explained by several economic factors.
One of the main reasons is a shortage of new housing projects, especially in the central districts of large cities. Available construction plots are becoming scarcer, while obtaining permits for new developments is taking longer.
Rising construction costs also have a significant impact. In recent years, the prices of building materials, energy resources, and labor have increased noticeably.
Another factor is tighter mortgage lending conditions. Higher interest rates limit access to loans for some buyers, but strong demand from investors remains, as they purchase housing for long-term investment or rental income.
Internal migration also affects the market. Many residents of smaller cities are moving to the country’s largest economic centers, increasing pressure on the housing market.
Another factor is the growing interest of foreign buyers. Poland remains one of the most stable real estate markets in Central Europe, which attracts investors from various countries.
In 2026, rental prices in Poland also continue to rise, especially in the country’s largest cities. The highest rents remain in Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, and Gdansk.
Another factor is the integration of foreign citizens into the Polish economy. For example, many immigrants from Ukraine who previously rented housing are gradually beginning to purchase their own apartments, especially after prices declined in some cities at the end of 2025.
Experts at International Investment believe that in the coming years Poland’s real estate market will most likely maintain a trend of gradual price growth.