Romanian Rental Market in May 2025: Significant Price Differences Across Cities

In May 2025, Romania’s rental market saw notable variations between cities, reflected in average monthly rents.

The most affordable rental prices were recorded in Arad (€350), Timișoara (€400), and Oradea (€410). In contrast, Bucharest — particularly Sector 1 (€799), Sector 2 (€660) — and Cluj-Napoca (€600) had the highest prices, according to data from Storia, the real estate platform developed by OLX.

Other major cities analyzed, including Brașov, Constanța, Craiova, Iași, and Sibiu, reported average rental prices ranging between €430 and €550.

Bucharest: Monthly Declines, But Year-Over-Year Growth in All Districts

In Bucharest, rental prices for studio apartments and two-bedroom units decreased compared to April.

• Studios in Sector 1 dropped by 7% compared to April but remain 5% above May 2024 prices.
• Two-bedroom apartments in the same area saw a monthly decline of 8% and a yearly decrease of 1%.

Despite these dips, Sector 1 remains the most expensive for three-bedroom apartments, with an average of €1,200 — a 20% increase year-over-year. Sector 4 recorded the highest annual growth for smaller units, with studios up 15% and two-bedroom apartments up 11%, though no monthly variation was observed.

In Sector 6, three-bedroom units saw a 15% annual increase, suggesting that demand for larger homes remains high.

Cities Where Rental Prices Decreased vs. Last Year

• Constanța:
• Studios: -3% YoY, now at €334
• Two-bedroom: Stable at €500
• Three-bedroom: +8% YoY, now at €700
• Arad:
• Three-bedroom: -13% YoY, now €419
• Studios: +5%, now €220
• Two-bedroom: +3%, now €360
• Sibiu:
• Monthly decrease for studios and three-bedroom units
• Year-over-year:
• Studios: +7%, now €320
• Two-bedroom: +5%, now €400
• Three-bedroom: Stable at €500

Cities Where Rental Prices Increased vs. Last Year

• Oradea:
• Studios: +22% YoY, now €280 (highest annual increase nationwide)
• Three-bedroom: +9%, now €500
• Two-bedroom: Stable at €400
• Cluj-Napoca:
• Studios: +2%, now €380
• Two-bedroom: +9%, now €599
• Three-bedroom: +8%, now €700
• Craiova:
• Studios: +3%, now €300
• Two-bedroom: +7%, now €428
• Three-bedroom: +8%, now €550
• Iași:
• Studios: +3%, now €330
• Two-bedroom: +5%, now €450
• Three-bedroom: +5%, now €550
• Timișoara:
• Studios: +2%, now €280
• Two-bedroom: +2%, now €410
• Three-bedroom: +4%, now €490
• However, May brought minor monthly declines of 2% for both two- and three-bedroom units.
• Brașov:
• Studios: Stable at €350
• Two-bedroom: Stable at €500
• Three-bedroom: +8%, now €650

About the Analysis

This analysis was conducted by Storia, the real estate platform launched by OLX, as part of its “Smart Way Home” initiative. The project aims to increase transparency for all real estate stakeholders — buyers, renters, owners, agents, and developers — to help them make informed housing decisions. (Photo: Freepik)