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Accommodation

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Finding an apartment or house in any city can be a difficult task, but in a foreign country it is even more of a challenge especially when a different language is included.

Vienna has one of the highest percentages of renter households in the world, at 82%, while the figure for Austria as a whole is around 40%. Around half of the rental stock in Vienna and Austria is privately owned. Apartment prices vary greatly depending on the area in the city.

How to get settled in Vienna

Ready to settle in Vienna? There are many steps ahead of you so make sure to check all our section, whether it is about public transport navigation or all about address registration.

Look at our complete guide here: Settle down in Vienna!

How to find an apartment

There is really a lot of places where to search for an apartment in Vienna. Several reliable websites, various Facebook groups, and other platforms. It then all comes down to what are you searching for. Small studio for yourself? Shared apartment with students? Pet-friendly place?

Make sure to look at our complete guide: How to find an apartment in Vienna 

Apartment Types

Nothing difficult in here. Basically, you just should know what is the difference when living in shared flat, student hostels or what to do when dealing with private landlords.

Look at our complete guide here: Apartment types in Vienna

Business Apartments and Short-term Rentals

Looking for short term accommodation for your business trip or semester abroad? Not sure if you are going to settle in Vienna for life? Do not worry, you can start off in a shared flat with a flexible contract or rent a holiday apartment.

Look at our complete guide here: Business Apartments and Short-term Rentals in Vienna

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Rental Prices

As we were already mentioning, rental prices are not that high in comparison with other cities in Europe, but also it varies depending on the Vienna district you are about to move into. Vienna consist of 23 districts, want to know which one is the best for you?

Then check out our complete guide here: Rental Prices in Vienna

Rental Contract

There can be a hidden trick in the rental contract but usually, there is nothing to worry. But let us guide you through different types of contracts anyway.

Look at our complete guide here: Rental Contract types in Vienna

 

  • Moving to Vienna
    • Entry and residence in Austria
    • Accommodation
      • How to get settled in
      • How to find an apartment
      • Apartment Types
      • Business Apartments and Short-term Rentals
      • Rental Prices
      • Rental Contracts
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    • Housing FAQs
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