Rent in Stare Polesie, Łódź
Stare Polesie is where renters who want centre-adjacent character without the full Piotrkowska price and noise tend to look — grid streets of restored tenements full of cafés, studios, and young residents. It is one of the trendiest addresses in the city, so good flats go quickly and rents sit just below Śródmieście.
Median rent in Stare Polesie by size
| Size | Median | Fair range (p25–p75) | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 room | 2 500 zł | 2 100 zł – 2 950 zł | 145 |
| 2 rooms | 3 300 zł | 2 750 zł – 3 950 zł | 150 |
| 3 rooms | 4 450 zł | 3 700 zł – 5 350 zł | 96 |
| 4+ rooms | 5 950 zł | 4 900 zł – 7 250 zł | 52 |
PLN per month · PolandRent, as of Q4 2025.
What it's like to live in Stare Polesie
Stare Polesie ("Old Polesie") is a compact grid of 19th- and early-20th-century tenements immediately west of the centre, and over the last decade it has become the city's unofficial creative quarter. Renovated apartments with high ceilings and tall windows sit above specialty-coffee bars, galleries, and design shops, and the neighbourhood draws a steady stream of students, artists, and professionals. It is leafier and calmer than the Piotrkowska core but still entirely walkable into town, with trams along its main streets. Stock quality is uneven — the area is still gentrifying — so a polished flat can sit next to one awaiting renovation, which keeps a range of price points in play.
Best for
- creatives and freelancers
- café and culture seekers
- centre-adjacent renters
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Stare Polesie rent FAQ
- How much is rent in Stare Polesie, Łódź?
- As of Q4 2025, the median 2-room flat in Stare Polesie rents for about 3 300 zł/month, a studio around 2 500 zł, and a 3-room flat about 4 450 zł.
- Is Stare Polesie expensive compared to the rest of Łódź?
- A 2-room flat in Stare Polesie is +10% versus the Łódź median of 3 011 zł — more expensive than the city overall.
- What's it like to live here?
- Lively and walkable, with a strong café and culture scene and a younger, creative crowd. It feels central but a notch quieter and leafier than Piotrkowska itself.
- Is it expensive?
- It is one of the pricier districts after Śródmieście — two-room flats run around 3,300 PLN — but you are paying for location and character rather than new-build polish.
- Is it well-connected?
- Yes. It borders the centre, is walkable into town, and has tram lines on its main streets, so getting around without a car is straightforward.