How to rent an apartment in Poland as a foreigner in 2026

Renting an apartment in Poland as a foreigner comes with nuances. Landlords ask about documents, residence status and income. The language barrier adds stress. Homerenty helps at every stage — from searching to signing the contract.

What documents landlords ask for

Requirements vary, but the most common are:

Passport
Valid travel passport or ID card

Residence permit / Status
Temporary residence card (karta pobytu czasowego), permanent, visa, UKR status with PESEL

Income verification
Employment contract (umowa o pracę), B2B contract, income statement

PESEL
Some landlords ask for PESEL — especially for najem okazjonalny

Not all landlords require everything on this list. But the more complete your tenant profile in Homerenty — the higher the chance they will choose you.

Typical barriers and how to handle them

⚡ Language barrier

Difficult to call and discuss terms in Polish

✓ Homerenty's online negotiation service — a specialist communicates with the landlord on your behalf

⚡ Residence status

Some landlords prefer EU citizens

✓ A complete profile with income verification and long-term intentions builds trust

⚡ Najem Okazjonalny

Requires an additional notarial declaration

✓ Homerenty arranges this document quickly — electronically or through a notary

⚡ Unclear contract

A contract in Polish with legal terminology

✓ A Homerenty specialist will review the contract and explain the key clauses

Where to start

Open HomerentyLaunch the Telegram Mini App — it's free

Set up filtersChoose city, budget and property type

Fill in your tenant profileAdd your residence status, income and household composition — this is your main advantage

Choose your support levelSearch on your own or with a specialist — Homerenty will offer options

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