Living in Podgórze, Krakow

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 Krakow dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about zł3,150/month — roughly 3% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 11 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run zł3,900 - zł4,400/month and three-bedrooms zł5,000 - zł5,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by tram, it sits closer to the center than most Krakow areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the up-and-coming, creative, affordable tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Nowa Huta. For a shorter commute, see Stare Miasto.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Limanowskiego 01 as the nearest tram stop, Plac Lasoty as nearby green space and Biedronka as the nearest supermarket around the Podgórze 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 Podgórze, Krakow?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Podgórze costs zł2,900 - zł3,400/month (second-hand contract) or zł2,600 - zł3,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from zł3,900 - zł4,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from zł5,000 - zł5,800/month.

Is Podgórze safe for expats?

Podgórze 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 Podgórze to Krakow center?

The commute from Podgórze to Krakow city center takes approximately 15 minutes by tram.

What is Podgórze like to live in?

Across the river. Up-and-coming, creative spaces, more affordable. In our data it is tagged as up-and-coming, creative, affordable.