Zagreb is the one sizeable Croatian property market that does not answer to the calendar. Demand comes from jobs, the university and steady migration from the rest of the country, so flats change hands in January as readily as in August. The city reads as a sequence of layers: the Austro-Hungarian blocks of Donji grad with their high ceilings and inner courtyards; the interwar villas climbing the slopes towards Medvednica; the roomy 1970s flats of Trešnjevka and Novi Zagreb; and the new-build that has lately concentrated towards Vrbani, Špansko and Sesvete. The 2020 earthquake permanently changed how people shop here — in older buildings, buyers now routinely ask about damage assessments, roof and chimney repairs, and what the co-owners have actually decided about restoration. Zagreb is also the country's transport hub, where the A1, A2 and A3 motorways meet and Franjo Tuđman airport sits to the south, which is why some buyers deliberately choose the commuter ring and drive in. Unlike the coast, rental income here is counted in years rather than weeks.
Families moving out of rented flats into ownership and first-time buyers, alongside investors buying for long-term tenancies to students and professionals. A growing share are Croatians returning from abroad who want a base that works all year round.
- Active listings
- 56
- Price range
- 950 € – 7,500 €
- Average price per m²
- 22 €
- Average floor area
- 164 m²
Listing mix: Apartment (39) · Business premises (9) · House (8)
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Neighbourhoods: Donji grad, Trešnjevka, Maksimir, Novi Zagreb, Črnomerec, Vrbani
Zagreb, Dubrava: Three-room apartment 61m2 Rent
2 Bedrooms1 Bathrooms61m²
We mediate in the rental of a modern three-room apartment of 61 m² available for rent, located in a great location on Avenija Dubrava. Located on the second floor of a residential building built in 2006, this apartment was completely renovated and adapted in 2023, including floors, doors, furniture and kitchen. It is rented fully furnished, and you will be the first tenant after the ...
1,199 €
Zagreb, Ban Josip Jelačić Square - Four-room apartment 160 m2 for rent
2 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms160m²
In the very center of the city, specifically on Ban Josip Jelačić Square, there is a four-room apartment with a total living area of 160 m2. The apartment can also be used as an unfurnished business space or furnished for living. The apartment is located on the 4th floor of one of the most beautiful buildings on the square with an elevator, in excellent condition. The apartment consists of: ...
2,500 €
Zagreb, Remete - Modern penthouse 112 m2 for rent
3 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms112m²
Just 7 minutes from Maksimir Park is a modern semi-furnished penthouse with a living area of 112 m2 and a terrace of 45 m2 overlooking the forest and greenery. The apartment consists of: three bedrooms, one of which has its own bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, two bathrooms, staircase - gallery, spacious living room with kitchen and dining room with access to a spacious terrace. The kitchen ...
On request
Zagreb, Ribnjak - Luxurious two-room apartment in the city center, first rental, new building
3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms130m²
In the very heart of the city, across from the beautiful Ribnjak Park, is a modern residential new building that offers a luxury four-room apartment for rent. This designer apartment of 130 m² is located on the third floor of a building with a private elevator, providing exceptional comfort and elegance. The apartment consists of: An entrance hall with built-in wardrobes, a spacious kitchen, ...
4,500 €
105 sq m apartment for rent, Medvedgradska — penthouse, 2 terraces, 2 garage parking spaces
2 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms105m²
105 m² apartment for rent in Medvedgradska street, on the 5th floor of a building built in 2019, with two terraces, a lift, and two garage parking spaces. The apartment consists of an entrance hall, a kitchen connected to the dining room and living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two spacious terraces. The layout is functional, with a well-utilized area and plenty of natural light in ...
2,600 €
Zagreb, Tuškanac - Luxury penthouse 200m2 for rent, new building
3 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms150m²
Luxury penthouse for rent, with an area of 150 m², located on the 2nd floor of a modern building built in 2024. The apartment consists of: Entrance area Spacious living room with dining room Kitchen with pantry/laundry room Three bedrooms Wardrobe Three bathrooms : two large with showers and one smaller Large balcony of 50 m² with access from the living room and master ...
5,000 €
Zagreb, Sestine – Modern family villa with pool surrounded by greenery, for rent
3 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms400m²
In a quiet street at the foot of Sljeme, in Šestine, is located a completely newly renovated beautiful modern family villa with a swimming pool of 400 m2, which extends on a plot of 1530 m2. The house is equipped with the most modern materials, contains the highest quality terrazzo flooring, there is a preparation for the installation of solar panels. The villa has two floors, on the first ...
7,000 €
Zagreb, Zelenjak – Two-story apartment with a spacious garden
2 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms192m²
Near Kvaternikov Square is a beautiful, spacious and bright two-story apartment. It is located on the elevated ground floor of a residential building. It is equipped with modern furniture and a beautiful view of the greenery. Located just a few minutes from Kvaternikov Square, this apartment provides the comfort of a family home. The area of the apartment is 192 m2. The apartment has two ...
2,200 €
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I check when buying in an older Zagreb building after the earthquake?
In Donji grad and the surrounding districts many buildings are still waiting for full restoration, so alongside the usual land registry extract it is worth asking for the post-earthquake inspection records. You want to know whether the building was ever declared unusable, whether the chimneys, gables and roof have been repaired, and whether the co-ownership agreement and maintenance fund are actually functioning. If the building is in the state restoration programme, ask what stage it has reached and who covers the part that is not funded. Buildings put up from the 1970s onwards mostly came through the earthquake without serious damage.
Which Zagreb districts suit families with children?
Maksimir, Vrbani, Srednjaci and parts of Novi Zagreb such as Sopot and Trnsko offer what families usually look for: nurseries and schools within walking distance, parks and green space, and a tram link to the centre. Rather than measuring the distance to the main square, measure the walk to the school, the nursery and the nearest tram or bus stop. If the household runs two cars, check whether the building has a garage, because parking is the biggest long-term headache in the denser districts.
New build or older flat in Zagreb?
New build brings a lift, a garage space, a better energy rating and noticeably lower running costs, but most of it is going up on the edges of the city, so the daily commute becomes part of the calculation. Older flats in Donji grad, Trešnjevka or Maksimir give you the location, larger rooms and an established neighbourhood, but often need new wiring, windows and heating. Before deciding, compare the total cost of purchase plus refurbishment against what the same floor area would cost you in a new development.
Can foreign nationals buy a flat in Zagreb?
Citizens of European Union member states buy in Zagreb on exactly the same terms as Croatians and are entered directly into the land registry. Buyers from outside the EU need consent from the Ministry of Justice and a reciprocity arrangement with their home country, which adds several months to the process. Because Zagreb increasingly draws people who move here for work, buying through a Croatian-registered company — which acquires property without that consent — is a common route. Establish which of the two applies to you before you sign a preliminary contract.