Living in Mariahilf, Vienna

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.

Within AffordWhere's Vienna dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,200/month — roughly 4% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,500 - €1,700/month and three-bedrooms €1,900 - €2,200/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by U-Bahn, it sits about as central as most Vienna areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the shopping, central, markets tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

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.

OpenStreetMap maps Neubaugasse as the nearest metro stop, Esterházypark as nearby green space and Billa Plus as the nearest supermarket around the Mariahilf reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Mariahilf, Vienna?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Mariahilf costs €1,100 - €1,300/month (second-hand contract) or €1,000 - €1,100/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,500 - €1,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,900 - €2,200/month.

Is Mariahilf safe for expats?

Mariahilf has a safety rating of 4/5 (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 Mariahilf to Vienna center?

The commute from Mariahilf to Vienna city center takes approximately 10 minutes by U-Bahn.

What is Mariahilf like to live in?

Shopping district. Mariahilfer Strasse, Naschmarkt, central location. In our data it is tagged as shopping, central, markets.