Living in Oliwa, Gdańsk

Monthly rent in PLN (zł). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Gdańsk dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about zł3,850/month — roughly 5% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run zł4,700 - zł5,500/month and three-bedrooms zł6,300 - zł7,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by train, it sits farther out than most Gdańsk areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the residential, parks, families tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Przymorze. For a shorter commute, see Główne Miasto.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Oliwa 02 as the nearest tram stop, Ogród Botaniczny as nearby green space and Lidl as the nearest supermarket around the Oliwa reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many 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 Oliwa, Gdańsk?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Oliwa costs zł3,500 - zł4,200/month (second-hand contract) or zł2,800 - zł3,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from zł4,700 - zł5,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from zł6,300 - zł7,300/month.

Is Oliwa safe for expats?

Oliwa 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 Oliwa to Gdańsk center?

The commute from Oliwa to Gdańsk city center takes approximately 20 minutes by train.

What is Oliwa like to live in?

Green residential quarter with the famous cathedral organ and Oliwa Park. Calm family living near the coast. In our data it is tagged as residential, parks, families.