Renting a Flat in Poland in Autumn 2026: More Offers Than Tenants

The autumn 2026 rental season in Poland was noticeably calmer than in previous years. According to Rzeczpospolita, the student peak in demand in Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław and other large cities turned out to be much milder than expected: the larger supply prevented the usual rental “fever” from flaring up.

Key fact: The rental market in Poland in autumn 2026 shifted in favour of tenants — supply outpaces demand for the second consecutive quarter.

The situation in short: supply on Poland’s long-term rental market currently exceeds demand. This is cooling landlords’ appetite for rent increases, speeding up the letting of affordable studios and two-room flats, and some landlords are already considering selling their properties.

Why did the 2026 autumn rental season pass without the usual rush?

According to Marcin Drogomirecki, a real estate market expert at Grupa Morizon-Gratka, the traditionally hectic September was exceptionally calm this year. Despite the seasonal rise in demand, a large and varied supply prevented the frenzy familiar from previous years: no jammed phone lines, no queues for viewings, no selection contests among applicants.

This is a fundamental change compared with 2022–2024, when Poland’s rental market was in a state of persistent undersupply.

What do tenants rent fastest?

Affordable formats remain the most sought-after:

• Studios (one-room flats, “kawalerki”)
• Two-room flats in the mid-price segment

Large flats and properties with inflated rents stay on the market much longer — in the current conditions tenants can choose and negotiate.

What is happening to rents in Poland?

According to the source, rents were stable in July and August, but September brought a more noticeable downward correction. The growing supply of flats is holding back owners’ desire to raise rents.

At Mokko Real Estate we see a similar picture: owners who were dictating terms a year ago are now more willing to make concessions on price and contract terms. This is especially true in Warsaw and Kraków, where new supply has grown fastest.

What will happen to the rental market in the last months of 2026?

Forecasts point to several important trends on the rental market at the end of 2026:

1. There will be more bargains for tenants — owners will cut prices more actively rather than leave flats empty.
2. Some rental properties will be put up for sale — landlords disappointed with yields will prefer to lock in the gains from price growth in recent years.
3. The market will continue to shift in favour of tenants rather than landlords.

What does this mean for those investing in rental property in Poland?

The situation calls for a revision of yield expectations. Properties with uncompetitive rents or inconvenient locations will stand empty. The winners will be investors who chose their property wisely in terms of entry price and location.

At Mokko Real Estate we help clients analyse real rents in specific districts of Warsaw, Kraków, Gdańsk and Wrocław — before they decide to buy. This makes it possible to base yield calculations on current market data rather than optimistic forecasts.

If you are considering buying a flat in Poland to rent out, or want to understand the current market dynamics, contact us for a consultation.

Source: Rzeczpospolita — Nieruchomości.