Bucharest Rental Market Sees Yearly Increases, Mixed Monthly Trends in March 2025

Compared to the same period last year, average rental prices in Bucharest increased in March 2025. However, on a month-over-month basis, some sectors of the capital saw price stagnation or declines compared to February 2025.

In March 2025:

• Studio apartments rented for an average of €385/month
• Two-room apartments averaged €601/month
• Three-room apartments reached an average of €873/month

Sector Highlights: Notable Changes and Disparities

• The largest year-over-year price increases were recorded:
• In Sector 2, for three-room apartments: +26%
• In Sector 1, also for three-room apartments: +20%
• Compared to February 2025:
• Sector 1 saw rental increases for:
• Studios: +7%
• Two-room apartments: +15%
• Sector 2 had slight gains for:
• Studios: +2%
• Three-room apartments: +5%
• Rental price decreases were seen in:
• Two-room apartments in:
• Sector 2: –2%
• Sector 3: –2%
• Sector 5: –3%
• Three-room apartments in:
• Sector 1: –1%
• Sector 4: –5%
• Sector 5: –3%

Other sectors and unit types experienced price stagnation.

Most Expensive vs. Most Affordable Sectors in Bucharest

• Sector 1 remains the most expensive:
• Studio: €450/month
• Two-room apartment: €794/month
• Three-room apartment: €1,200/month
• Sector 6 offers the most affordable rents:
• Studio: €400/month
• Two-room apartment: €500/month
• Three-room apartment: €599/month

Average rental price ranges across Bucharest:

• Studios: €350–€450
• Two-room apartments: €500–€794
• Three-room apartments: €599–€1,200

Rental Price Evolution in Major Cities Across Romania

Cluj-Napoca

• Studios: +11% YoY → €390/month
• Two-room: +7% YoY → €590/month
• Three-room: +7% YoY → €750/month

Iași

• Studios: +17% YoY → €350/month
• Two-room: 0% change → €450/month
• Three-room: +14% YoY → €570/month

Brașov

• Studios: +1% YoY → €352/month
• Two-room: +4% YoY → €520/month
• Three-room: +15% YoY → €690/month

Constanța

• Studios: +9% YoY → €350/month
• Two-room: 0% change → €500/month
• Three-room: +8% YoY → €650/month

Timișoara

• Studios: +16% YoY → €290/month
• Two-room: +5% YoY → €420/month
• Three-room: +4% YoY → €500/month

Sibiu

• Studios: +10% YoY → €330/month
• Two-room: +2% YoY → €408/month
• Three-room: +2% YoY → €550/month

Oradea

• Studios: +30% YoY → €280/month
• Two-room: +2% YoY → €409/month
• Three-room: +11% YoY → €500/month

Craiova

• Studios: +4% YoY → €292/month
• Two-room: +7% YoY → €428/month
• Three-room: +16% YoY → €591/month

Arad

• Studios: +10% YoY → €220/month
• Two-room: –4% YoY → €350/month
• Three-room: –4% YoY → €450/month

About the Study

The data was compiled by Storia.ro, the real estate platform launched by OLX, as part of its “Smart Path to Home” initiative. The goal is to enhance market transparency and support renters, buyers, property owners, agents, and developers in making informed decisions.