Centralate guides
Guides to renting an office or apartment in Warsaw
Six guides for anyone renting office space or an apartment in Warsaw: prices in złoty with a source and date, how Polish leases work, which district to choose and how to move a company. Written in English, with the Polish terms you will meet in listings and contracts explained.
What the guides cover
The guides answer the questions that come up most before signing: what an office really costs and what is added to the rate per m², how long Polish leases run and on what terms, when a serviced office makes more sense, what documents you need to rent an apartment, and how Warsaw districts differ.
Every market figure is in złoty, with a source and month. Legal sections are general information with links to Polish legislation, not legal advice. If your case is unusual, leave a request in the form at the bottom of the page or message us on WhatsApp, and we will look at it with you.
Where to start
Looking for an office? Start with the cost guide: it shows how the rate per m² turns into a monthly total with service charge and VAT. Then read about lease agreements and compare a serviced office with a conventional lease.
Looking for an apartment? Start with the guide to renting in Warsaw and pick an area with the districts guide. If you are moving a team, the company relocation guide puts it all into one plan.
All guides
- Office rent costs in WarsawRate per m², service charge, add-on factor and VAT: how the monthly total adds up.
- Office lease agreements in PolandTerm, indexation, deposit or bank guarantee, rent-free periods and break options.
- Serviced office vs conventional leaseWhen a flexible office or coworking pays off, and when a standard lease does.
- How to rent an apartment in WarsawSearching, viewings, documents, deposit, najem okazjonalny and the handover report.
- Warsaw districtsThe centre, business and residential districts, the suburbs: where to work and where to live.
- Moving a company to WarsawOffice, staff housing and the order of steps when relocating a team.
Questions and answers
Who are these guides for?
For companies looking for office space in Warsaw, people renting an apartment, and anyone relocating to the city with a team or family. They are written in English and explain the Polish terms you will come across.
Where do the figures come from?
From real-estate consultancy reports, NBP and GUS data, and listings. Every figure has a source and month, and amounts are given in złoty.
Are the guides legal advice?
No. Legal sections are general information with links to Polish legislation on isap.sejm.gov.pl. For your own case, consult a lawyer or tax adviser.
How often are the guides updated?
Each guide shows its update date. We review the figures when new quarterly reports come out or rules change.
I did not find my answer. What now?
Use the request form at the bottom of the page to tell us what you are looking for and your question, or message us on WhatsApp. We will look at your case and suggest the next step.
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