Living in Śródmieście, Warsaw

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 Warsaw dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about zł5,050/month — roughly 28% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run zł6,200 - zł7,200/month and three-bedrooms zł8,300 - zł9,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Warsaw areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the central, business, modern tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Białołęka.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Muzeum Narodowe 05 as the nearest tram stop, Skwer Stanisława Wisłockiego as nearby green space and Biedronka as the nearest supermarket around the Śródmieście 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 Śródmieście, Warsaw?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Śródmieście costs zł4,700 - zł5,400/month (second-hand contract) or zł4,200 - zł4,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from zł6,200 - zł7,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from zł8,300 - zł9,600/month.

Is Śródmieście safe for expats?

Śródmieście 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 Śródmieście to Warsaw center?

The commute from Śródmieście to Warsaw city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Śródmieście like to live in?

City center. Mix of modern and historic, central business district. In our data it is tagged as central, business, modern.