The supply of newly completed residential developments in Bratislava increased by 16% YoY

• In the fourth quarter of 2025, 634 apartments were sold across new residential developments in Bratislava, maintaining a sales volume comparable to the previous quarter.
• The total supply of available units decreased slightly to 3,874 apartments quarter-on-quarter, but represents a 16% increase compared with the same period last year.
• Demand remains strongest for one-bedroom apartments, which accounted for 47% of all sales, while interest in four-bedroom units has also grown.
• Average asking prices for new developments edged down slightly, with market expectations pointing to price stability in the coming months.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, 634 apartments were sold across new residential developments in Bratislava, maintaining a sales volume comparable to the previous quarter. The total supply of available units decreased slightly to 3,874 apartments quarter-on-quarter, but represents a 16% increase compared with the same period last year. Demand remains strongest for one-bedroom apartments, which accounted for 47% of all sales, while interest in four-bedroom units has also grown. Average asking prices for new developments edged down slightly, with market expectations pointing to price stability in the coming months.

Stable supply as buyers shift toward larger units

Although the stock of new-build apartments fell modestly compared with Q3 2025, the year-on-year increase reflects the gradual launch of new projects in the second half of the year.

Buyers continue to favour one-bedroom apartments, making up nearly half of all transactions (47%). At the same time, demand for four-bedroom units has risen, highlighting ongoing interest in larger layouts.

Prices show modest decline; market outlook remains steady

Average asking prices in Q4 2025 decreased slightly to €5,302 per sq m, up 6% compared with the same period in 2024. Sales activity remained stable, confirming a steady pace of transactions throughout the second half of the year.

Looking ahead, prices are expected to remain largely stable, with any increases unlikely to exceed inflation. Market conditions continue to be shaped by developers’ cautious approach to launching new project phases. Combined with rising construction and regulatory costs, this limits the potential for price declines, while constrained household purchasing power keeps expectations for a significant demand rebound in check.

Renting remains more affordable than buying; rental prices stable

High interest rates continue to make renting more attractive than financing a comparable property with a mortgage, a trend that has persisted since 2022. According to the Residential Health Index, the gap between average rent and mortgage payments was approximately €200 in Q4 2025.

Rental prices remained stable compared with Q3 2025, at €19 per sq m in prime locations (Old Town) and €17 per sq m in secondary areas (Ružinov, Nové Mesto, Petržalka). A total of 2,320 rental units were available in Q4, representing a 15% year-on-year increase.