Asking prices for homes listed for sale in Bucharest continued to rise during the first half of 2026, while the rental market remained much more stable. Two-room apartments recorded one of the most noticeable increases, reaching an average asking price of nearly €118,000.

The data comes from statistics compiled by Anunțul Telefonic, based on property listings published on its website and in its newspaper. The figures are expressed in euros, VAT included, and represent average asking prices posted by owners or real estate agencies, not the final amounts paid in completed transactions.

How much did a two-room apartment cost in Bucharest in June 2026?

In June 2026, the average asking price for a two-room apartment in Bucharest reached €117,985, equivalent to approximately €2,251 per square metre.

This category recorded one of the strongest increases during the first half of the year. In December 2025, the average price stood at €109,333, while the average price per square metre was €2,117. In just six months, the total asking price therefore rose by almost 8%, while the price per square metre increased by more than 6%.

In absolute terms, the difference amounts to €8,652 for a two-room apartment. This does not mean, however, that every property in the capital increased in value by the same amount. The average includes homes from very different neighbourhoods and developments, ranging from older apartments in communist-era blocks to new properties located near metro stations or business districts.

Prices vary significantly depending on the neighbourhood. For example, Anunțul Telefonic’s June statistics indicate an average asking price of around €97,070 for a two-room apartment in Pantelimon, while in Băneasa the average rises to approximately €157,560. In the Alba Iulia–Decebal–Muncii area, the average exceeds €197,000, although this figure may be influenced by new developments and larger or higher-end properties.

Average prices for other types of homes

Studio apartments listed for sale in Bucharest had an average asking price of €68,645 in June 2026, or €2,205 per square metre. For a three-room apartment, sellers asked an average of €159,433, while the average price per square metre stood at €2,185.

Apartments with four or more rooms reached an average price of €264,698, or €2,442 per square metre. Houses and villas in Bucharest had an average asking price of €515,363, equivalent to €2,331 per square metre.

Property type | Average sale price | Average price/sq. m

Studio apartment | €68,645 | €2,205
Two-room apartment | €117,985 | €2,251
Three-room apartment | €159,433 | €2,185
Apartment with four or more rooms | €264,698 | €2,442
House or villa | €515,363 | €2,331

Differences between categories should be interpreted with caution. A three-room apartment may, for example, have a lower average price per square metre than a two-room unit because the property size, age of the building, location and number of listings all influence the final average.

How rents evolved in Bucharest

The rental market recorded a more moderate evolution than the sales market. In June 2026, the average asking rent for a studio apartment was €350 per month, while a two-room apartment reached €533 per month.

A three-room apartment was listed at an average monthly rent of €751. For properties with four or more rooms, the average increased to €1,399, while houses and villas reached €2,420 per month.

Property type | Average monthly rent

Studio apartment | €350
Two-room apartment | €533
Three-room apartment | €751
Apartment with four or more rooms | €1,399
House or villa | €2,420

Compared with December 2025, the average rent for a two-room apartment remained almost unchanged, falling slightly from €534 to €533. Studio rents increased modestly from €344 to €350, while three-room apartments rose from €742 to €751.

By contrast, asking rents for larger homes decreased. Apartments with four or more rooms fell from an average of €1,457 to €1,399, while houses and villas declined from €2,487 to €2,420.

This trend suggests that the greatest pressure remains in the small- and medium-sized housing segment, which is popular among single people, couples, students and young families. Larger properties attract fewer potential tenants because of the considerably higher monthly budget required.

The asking price is not necessarily the final price

Statistics based on listings are useful for tracking market direction and owners’ expectations. However, they do not represent an index of final transaction prices. The amount advertised may differ from the amount ultimately paid, depending on negotiations, the condition of the property, how urgently it must be sold and the buyer’s financing options.

The same applies to rents. A property may be listed at €550 per month but rented for a lower amount. In addition, the Bucharest-wide average does not accurately describe every neighbourhood. Proximity to a metro station, the age of the building, energy efficiency, parking availability and the quality of the interior finishes can all have a significant impact on the value of a home.

Data from Romania’s National Agency for Cadastre and Land Registration shows that the market remained active. In June 2026, 10,398 property transactions were registered in Bucharest, the highest figure among all counties and municipalities in the country. Nationwide, 51,808 properties were sold, 1,494 more than in May and 2,615 more than in June 2025. The ANCPI statistics include houses, apartments and land, not only residential properties.

What the market looked like halfway through 2026

At the halfway point of the year, Bucharest’s two main property segments were moving in different directions. Asking prices for sales continued to rise, particularly for two-room apartments, while rents entered a period of relative stability.

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For buyers, the average of nearly €118,000 offers a useful benchmark, but choosing a different neighbourhood can change the required budget by tens of thousands of euros. For tenants, the average rent of €533 for a two-room apartment shows that the market has not become significantly cheaper, even though rents have not followed the rapid pace of growth seen in sale prices.