In the third quarter of 2025, 638 apartments were sold in new buildings in Bratislava, confirming a stable level of demand from the previous quarter. At the same time, the available supply expanded significantly; at the end of the third quarter, there were 3,969 apartments available on the market, which is the highest quarterly increase since 2022. This stems from the latest report by the real estate advisory company CBRE, which monitors the residential properties market in the city.
The increase in supply was contributed to by the launch of new residential projects and the continuation of construction in existing locations. Higher competition in the market gives buyers more options and strengthens their negotiating position – therefore developers are improving quality, expanding services, and adjusting prices.
The average size of sold apartments increased to 60.5 m², which confirms the trend towards more spacious layouts. Two-room units remained the best-selling (44%), but the share of three-room (24%) and four-room apartments (11%) grew noticeably.
During the third quarter, average prices increased slightly despite persistent economic challenges (inflationary pressures, rising construction costs). CBRE predicts that the price level will remain stable in the near future, while adjustments may occur in connection with the introduction of new projects to the market and the natural pace of their sales.
Paying rent is still more advantageous than paying a mortgage for a comparable property, given the high interest rates. This trend, which has been ongoing since 2022, is influencing the decisions of some households between buying and renting. According to the Residential Health Index, in the third quarter of 2025, the difference between the average rent and the mortgage payment was approximately €218.
