Is Rijeka cheaper than Istria?

Usually yes - as a working and university city its rent levels are typically below the touristy coastal towns of Istria.

Are apartments available year-round?

Yes, the market is barely seasonal; demand only rises at the start of the autumn semester.

How good are the transport links?

Rijeka is a port city with a university, a railway station, a coach station and an airport on the nearby island of Krk.

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Renting in Rijeka

Rijeka is the largest city on the Kvarner Gulf and Croatia main port - a genuine working and university city rather than a holiday resort. For renters that means a larger, year-round supply of apartments and rent levels below the touristy coastal towns of Istria. If you want urban life, strong transport links and the sea nearby, Rijeka is an alternative to the classic Adriatic hotspots.

Rent levels

€350 – €750 / month

Monthly rent for one- to two-bedroom apartments. As a port and university city Rijeka has a year-round market; rent levels are usually below those of the Istrian tourist towns.

Neighbourhoods

Centre / Korzo

Lively centre around the pedestrian street, well connected, older buildings.

Trsat

Hillside district with a castle and views, quieter and greener.

Pecine

Coastal residential area close to the beach and promenade.

Seasonality

Unlike the resorts around it, Rijeka is barely seasonal: the housing market runs all year, driven by the university, the port and public administration. Demand does rise from students at the start of the autumn semester.

Infrastructure

Rijeka has a university hospital, a university, a seaport and an airport on the nearby island of Krk. City buses, rail and long-distance coach links make it a regional transport hub.

Frequently asked

Is Rijeka cheaper than Istria?: Usually yes - as a working and university city its rent levels are typically below the touristy coastal towns of Istria.
Are apartments available year-round?: Yes, the market is barely seasonal; demand only rises at the start of the autumn semester.
How good are the transport links?: Rijeka is a port city with a university, a railway station, a coach station and an airport on the nearby island of Krk.

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