Rent in Bałuty, Łódź
Bałuty is the city's most affordable district — a big, densely populated area north of the centre with a strong working-class history and very mixed housing. Rents are the lowest in Łódź, and the parts bordering the centre and Manufaktura are slowly gentrifying.
The median asking rent for a 2-room flat in Bałuty (Łódź, Poland) is 1 947 zł per month as of 2026-10-26 (PolandRent, n=83); the p25–p75 fair range is 1 700 zł–2 250 zł, making Bałuty the #5 most expensive of 5 Łódź districts.
Median rent in Bałuty by size
| Size | Median | Fair range (p25–p75) | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 room | 1 490 zł | 1 300 zł – 1 700 zł | 55 |
| 2 rooms | 1 947 zł | 1 700 zł – 2 250 zł | 83 |
| 3 rooms | 2 684 zł | 2 250 zł – 3 250 zł | 34 |
| 4+ rooms | 2 962 zł | 2 200 zł – 4 000 zł | 10 |
PLN per month · PolandRent, updated 2026-10-26 (Q4 2026).
What it's like to live in Bałuty
Bałuty is one of Łódź's largest and most storied districts, stretching north from the centre and carrying a deep working-class identity along with a heavy wartime history. Its housing is highly varied: dense old tenements near the centre, postwar estates further out, and patches of low-rise streets, with quality ranging from renovated to neglected block to block. The southern edge, next to the Manufaktura complex and the centre, is gradually gentrifying and draws younger renters chasing low prices close to town, while outer parts remain firmly residential and budget. Rents are the lowest of any district in the city, which makes Bałuty the go-to for renters prioritising cost — with the caveat that it pays to check the specific street and building.
Best for
- budget-first renters
- students
- centre-adjacent bargain hunters
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Bałuty rent FAQ
- How much is rent in Bałuty, Łódź?
- As of Q4 2026, the median 2-room flat in Bałuty rents for about 1 947 zł/month, a studio around 1 490 zł, and a 3-room flat about 2 684 zł.
- Is Bałuty expensive compared to the rest of Łódź?
- A 2-room flat in Bałuty is -7% versus the Łódź median of 2 099 zł — cheaper than the city overall.
- Is it safe?
- It varies by area. Bałuty is large and mixed, and reputations differ street to street; the gentrifying parts near the centre and Manufaktura feel busier and more cared-for, so it is worth viewing the exact location and building before committing.
- Is it well-connected?
- Yes. The district borders the centre to the south and is served by trams and buses, so the inner parts especially are close to town and easy to commute from.