Vienna, Austria
Living in Hietzing, Vienna
13th district. Schönbrunn Palace, green, upscale.
A one-bedroom in Hietzing rents for about €1,300 - €1,500/month — a very safe area (safety 5/5), roughly 18 minutes from Vienna center by U-Bahn.
Commute to Center
18 min
U-Bahn
Safety Rating
5/5
Very SafeVibe
upscalegreenpalace
Rent in Hietzing
Monthly rent in EUR (€). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | €1,200 - €1,300/mo | €1,300 - €1,500/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | €1,500 - €1,800/mo | €1,700 - €2,000/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | €2,000 - €2,400/mo | €2,300 - €2,600/mo |
How Hietzing compares in Vienna
Within AffordWhere's Vienna dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,400/month — roughly 22% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,700 - €2,000/month and three-bedrooms €2,300 - €2,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 18 minutes to the center by U-Bahn, it sits farther out than most Vienna areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the upscale, green, palace tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Simmering. For a shorter commute, see Innere Stadt.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Franz-Schmidt-Park as nearby green space around the Hietzing reference point.
Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Hietzing, Vienna?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Hietzing costs €1,300 - €1,500/month (second-hand contract) or €1,200 - €1,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,700 - €2,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,300 - €2,600/month.
- Is Hietzing safe for expats?
- Hietzing has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.
- How long is the commute from Hietzing to Vienna center?
- The commute from Hietzing to Vienna city center takes approximately 18 minutes by U-Bahn.
- What is Hietzing like to live in?
- 13th district. Schönbrunn Palace, green, upscale. In our data it is tagged as upscale, green, palace.
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