Renting a house in Krakow: what you need to know when looking for an apartment

Krakow is one of the most beautiful and most visited cities in Poland. It is a thriving academic, cultural and business center. That is why many people are looking for an apartment for rent here.

It takes a lot of time to choose a really good home and a reliable landlord. You can do this either yourself or with the help of an intermediary. In this article, we'll talk about the main aspects you need to know when looking for accommodation in Krakow.

The main criteria for renting an apartment in Krakow are:

Budget

Decide how much money you can pay for rent. Remember that when signing the contract, you must pay a deposit (kaucja), which is fully refunded upon termination of the contract, if nothing in the apartment has been damaged. As a rule, owners ask for an amount equal to the monthly payment.

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If we can't rent an apartment near university or work, look for an area with good transport links. Krakow is divided into 18 districts operating within 4 administrative parts:

• Śródmieście (city center, divided into Stare Miasto, Grzegórzki, Prądnik Czerwony);
• Krowodrza (this includes Prądnik Biały, Krowodrza, Bronowice, Zwierzyniec);
• Podgórze (consists of Dębniki, Łagiewniki-Borek Fałęcki, Swoszowice, Podgórze Duchackie, Bieżanów-Prokocim, Podgórze);
• Nowa Huta (divided into Czyżyny, Mistrzejowice, Bieńczyce, Wzgórza Krzesławickie, Nowa Huta).

The center is the most expensive place to live, so many students and families with children are looking for apartments in other areas. For example, you can rent an apartment in the Grzegórzki area, where it takes about 10-40 minutes to get to the center. The green Podgórze district is also ideal for families with children. It is close to the center and has good transport links to the rest of the city. For those looking for cheaper accommodation, districts such as Mistrzejowice, Wzgórza Krzesławickie or Nowa Huta are suitable.

If you are just about to come to Krakow or are new to the city, it will be difficult to decide on the area and find a suitable apartment. This is where the real estate agency El Estate Krakow can come to the rescue, helping its clients solve any problems quickly and efficiently.

Should I use the services of an intermediary when renting a home?

Landlords and tenants are increasingly deciding to seek help from a real estate agency. The most important advantages of such cooperation are:

• saving time — the agency takes care of most of the formalities, namely placing ads, presenting an apartment, preparing and signing an agreement;
• security — experienced realtors guarantee the safe conduct of the transaction and, if necessary, provide legal assistance.

The professional experience of our agency allows us to save time and nerves when preparing and reviewing documents. El Estate Krakow has everything you need to get the best result. You get an individual and professional approach, and we get satisfied customers.

What type of house should I choose?

Regardless of the type of construction, you should find out whether the building is insulated, how the apartment is heated and how much previous residents spent on utilities. You also need to consider what kind of house you would like to live in:

• Apartment building;
• Kamenitsa (kamienica) — an apartment building, a stone building of the 17th and 18th centuries;
• A new gated residential complex.

Decide which floor you want to live on. If the apartment is located on one of the upper floors, pay attention to whether the house has an elevator. But choosing a brand new apartment is not always an advantage. If the owner designed the house only for rent from the very beginning, he might not have thought through some points and chose cheaper furniture.

El Estate Krakow will help you with these and many other issues. You will receive all the information you need about the apartments you are interested in in in Krakow. The deal will be successful and safe, and each party will be satisfied.

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