Plzeň – living and rents
187 928 residents (2025)
Plzeň has 187,928 residents. A typical 2+kk, 2+1 flat rents for 13,600 CZK a month, that is 248 CZK per m², while Prague is at 365 CZK per m²: 32 % less than the capital. The figures come from the Ministry of Finance rent price map.
Rent
All flat sizes
| Monthly | New build | |
|---|---|---|
| 1+kk, 1+1 · 36 m² |
10 200 Kč
284 Kč/m²
|
11 800 Kč
329 Kč/m²
|
| 2+kk, 2+1 · 55 m² |
13 600 Kč
248 Kč/m²
|
16 000 Kč
290 Kč/m²
|
| 3+kk, 3+1 · 70 m² |
15 900 Kč
227 Kč/m²
|
18 300 Kč
262 Kč/m²
|
| 4 rooms or more · 85 m² |
17 800 Kč
209 Kč/m²
|
21 100 Kč
248 Kč/m²
|
How we calculate it, and sources
The median of the town’s cadastral areas in the rent price map. Rent without services and energy for an unfurnished flat older than 5 years.
Source: Ministry of Finance, rent price map (Act No. 151/1997 Coll., Decree No. 456/2024 Coll.), data up to 6/2026.
Schools and kindergartens
In Plzeň: 59 kindergartens, 47 primary and 30 secondary schools from the MŠMT register.
Doctors and pharmacies
In Plzeň: 96 GP practices, 34 paediatric, 160 dental and 23 pharmacies, with insurer contracts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the rent for a 2+kk, 2+1 flat in Plzeň?
A typical 2+kk, 2+1 flat in Plzeň rents for 13,600 CZK a month for about 55 m², that is 248 CZK per m² without services and energy, by the Ministry of Finance rent price map.
Is rent in Plzeň cheaper than in Prague?
Yes. A square metre of a typical flat in Plzeň costs 248 CZK a month, in Prague 365 CZK, that is 32 % less.
How many schools and kindergartens are there in Plzeň?
In Plzeň the MŠMT register lists 59 kindergartens, 47 primary and 30 secondary schools. Lists with addresses, capacities and a map are on Městomat.
How many doctors are there in Plzeň?
In Plzeň the National Register of Healthcare Providers lists 96 GP practices for adults, 34 for children, 160 dental and 47 gynaecological practices. For each we show which insurers it has a contract with.
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