According to a recent report by Rankomat.pl and Rentier.io, the biggest price shifts in Poland’s housing market have been recorded in the Tricity area. In Gdynia’s Cisowa district, property prices have dropped by 11%, while in Gdańsk’s Sobieszewo Island they rose by exactly the same margin. Meanwhile, in Łódź, Widzew has become the most expensive district, surpassing the symbolic 10,000 PLN/m² mark. Notably, Gdańsk’s Śródmieście has now become more expensive than Wrocław’s Old Town.
City Centers: Only Tricity and Poznań Are Seeing Increases
Among eight cities compared, Warsaw still has the highest central district price, with Śródmieście reaching 22,515 PLN/m². In contrast, Łódź remains the cheapest, with Śródmieście averaging 9,500 PLN/m². Kraków follows Warsaw with an average price of 20,139 PLN/m², but both cities saw over 2% declines in the last quarter.
In Gdynia (18,148 PLN/m²) and Gdańsk (16,233 PLN/m²), prices are up by more than 5%, pushing Gdańsk’s Śródmieście above Wrocław’s Old Town (15,483 PLN/m²). Prices in central Katowice and Poznań are significantly lower (11,000–12,000 PLN/m²), though diverging: Katowice saw a 4% decline, while Poznań registered a 1.5% increase.
Only 3 out of 8 cities recorded price growth in central districts compared to January–March 2025. The Tricity area stands out, attracting new residents despite Śródmieście’s location being neither the most central nor coastal.
Warsaw: Prices Have Peaked and Are Now Falling
Prices in Warsaw’s districts show signs of cooling. Although Śródmieście remains the most expensive district, it hasn’t exceeded the 23,000 PLN/m² mark. Wola and Żoliborz hover above 20,000 PLN, followed by Wilanów (19,973 PLN).
On the lower end, Białołęka (13,928 PLN), Wesoła (13,294 PLN), and Rembertów (13,200 PLN) are the cheapest. In 14 of Warsaw’s 18 districts, prices fell—most notably in Żoliborz (down 3.5%), Ochota, and Śródmieście (over 2%). Only 4 districts saw minor increases, with Bemowo recording the highest (under 0.8%).
Kraków: Grzegórzki Takes the Biggest Hit
In Kraków, as in Warsaw, the city center is the most expensive. The Old Town averaged 20,139 PLN/m² in February–April 2025. Grzegórzki (18,900 PLN) and Zwierzyniec (17,496 PLN) followed. Nowa Huta remains the most affordable (12,737 PLN).
Most districts experienced price drops, with Łagiewniki Borek and Podgórze leading the decline (over 5%). Six districts saw increases, most notably Prądnik Czerwony (over 5%) and Bronowice (over 2%).
Wrocław: Krzyki Overtakes Psie Pole
Wrocław’s highest property prices remain in the Old Town (15,483 PLN/m²), followed by Śródmieście (14,363 PLN). Krzyki (12,921 PLN) has now slightly surpassed Psie Pole (12,917 PLN), while Fabryczna remains the cheapest (just over 12,000 PLN).
Prices dropped in nearly all districts compared to Q1 2025, though changes didn’t exceed 1.5%. Only Śródmieście saw a modest increase of just over 1%.
Poznań: Jeżyce Now More Expensive Than Grunwald
Poznań remains one of the most balanced markets in terms of pricing. Jeżyce now leads with 12,368 PLN/m², overtaking Grunwald (11,741 PLN). The cheapest district, Nowe Miasto, still averages 11,122 PLN/m²—a difference of only 600 PLN.
Prices rose in 3 of the 5 districts, with Jeżyce leading the gains (over 3%). Declines were minor, at 1–2%, making Poznań one of the most stable housing markets in Poland.
Łódź: Widzew Overtakes Śródmieście
Łódź remains one of the most affordable cities in the ranking. Widzew has emerged as the most expensive district (over 10,000 PLN/m²), surpassing Śródmieście (9,500 PLN). The cheapest district is Górna (8,699 PLN), followed closely by Bałuty (8,442 PLN).
Widzew saw the largest increase (over 5%), while Śródmieście dropped by nearly 4%. Polesie saw a slight decline, while prices in Górna and Bałuty edged up marginally.
Katowice: City Center Declines While Cheaper Districts Rise
In Katowice, Śródmieście is now only the third most expensive district, behind Bogucice (13,294 PLN) and Paderewskiego Muchowiec (12,600 PLN). The cheapest district remains Osiedle Tysiąclecia (8,806 PLN).
Lower-priced areas saw the most significant increases (over 3%). However, larger percentage drops were recorded in Śródmieście (almost 4%), Piotrowice Ochojec (nearly 5%), and Koszutka (over 6%).
Gdańsk: Sobieszewo Island Nears the Top
Oliwa remains the most expensive district in Gdańsk (just under 20,000 PLN/m²), closely followed by Sobieszewo Island (19,394 PLN). Brzeźno also saw high prices (19,025 PLN), while Orunia Św. Wojciech Lipce is now the cheapest (10,412 PLN).
Out of 20 districts, 8 recorded price drops, 11 saw increases, and one remained unchanged. Sobieszewo Island led the surge (up 11%), followed by Przymorze, Zaspa, Młyniska, and Śródmieście. Oliwa and Orunia saw the largest drops (5% and 4%, respectively).
Gdynia: Mostly Declines, Except for a Few Districts
Gdynia, the only non-voivodeship city in the ranking, hasn’t seen price hikes as sharp as Gdańsk. Orłowo remains the priciest (23,418 PLN/m²), followed by Śródmieście (18,148 PLN). The cheapest district is Obłuże (9,904 PLN).
Prices fell in 8 districts and rose in 4. The biggest drop was in Cisowa (over 11%). Witomino and Orłowo also saw declines. Wzgórze Św. Maksymiliana and Dąbrowa posted the highest increases (4% and 3%, respectively).
Home Insurance Trends
Median home insurance rates reflect housing price levels. Annual premiums were highest in Warsaw (231 PLN), followed by Kraków (227 PLN) and Gdańsk (226 PLN). Łódź offered the lowest average premium (166 PLN).
Methodology
The analysis compares housing prices across Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Łódź, Poznań, Katowice, Gdańsk, and Gdynia. Prices reflect the median asking price per square meter for listings between February and April 2025 and are compared to data from January–March 2025.
Source: ManagerPlus.pl – Housing Prices Rise in Gdańsk and Poznań, Drop in Warsaw, Kraków, and Wrocław
