Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Vienna

All 20 neighborhoods in Vienna ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Highest Rent
$1,350/mo
City Avg Rent
$1,000/mo
Neighborhoods
20

Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Vienna — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Innere Stadt (1st) $1,350/mo 1.35x +35%
2 Döbling (19th) $1,200/mo 1.20x +20%
3 Wieden (4th) $1,180/mo 1.18x +18%
4 Josefstadt (8th) $1,150/mo 1.15x +15%
5 Neubau (7th) $1,120/mo 1.12x +12%
6 Hietzing (13th) $1,100/mo 1.10x +10%
7 Mariahilf (6th) $1,080/mo 1.08x +8%
8 Alsergrund (9th) $1,080/mo 1.08x +8%
9 Landstraße (3rd) $1,050/mo 1.05x +5%
10 Leopoldstadt (2nd) $950/mo 0.95x -5%
11 Margareten (5th) $950/mo 0.95x -5%
12 Penzing (14th) $880/mo 0.88x -12%
13 Meidling (12th) $850/mo 0.85x -15%
14 Ottakring (16th) $820/mo 0.82x -18%
15 Liesing (23rd) $820/mo 0.82x -18%
16 Hernals (17th) $820/mo 0.82x -18%
17 Donaustadt (22nd) $800/mo 0.80x -20%
18 Brigittenau (20th) $780/mo 0.78x -22%
19 Favoriten (10th) $750/mo 0.75x -25%
20 Floridsdorf (21st) $720/mo 0.72x -28%

Rent estimates based on city average of $1,000/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Vienna?

The most expensive neighborhood in Vienna is Innere Stadt (1st), with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $1,350/month — 35% above the city average.

How much more expensive is Innere Stadt (1st) than the city average?

Innere Stadt (1st) is approximately 35% more expensive than the Vienna average. 1-bedroom rent is $1,350/mo vs $1,000/mo city-wide.

How many neighborhoods does Vienna have?

Our database covers 20 neighborhoods in Vienna, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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