Nowa Estate

For tenants

Everything about renting in Warsaw, explained in your language

No Polish, no local guarantor, no local credit history — that's the normal starting point for our clients. Here is exactly how it works and what it costs.

The process, step by step

  1. 1

    You send your brief

    Budget, districts, dates, who's moving in. Two minutes.

  2. 2

    We call you back

    Within 2 hours we confirm what's realistic for your budget — honestly.

  3. 3

    We search the market

    Portals, landlord contacts and off-market flats. We verify each one.

  4. 4

    Viewings

    In person with you, or live video if you're still abroad. We ask the awkward questions.

  5. 5

    Lease check

    We translate the contract and explain rent, czynsz, deposit, notice and penalties.

  6. 6

    Signing & handover

    We attend the signing, photograph the handover protocol and store your copy.

Fees, in numbers

  • Search, shortlist and viewingsFree
  • Agency commission — charged only when you sign100% of one month's rent + 23% VAT
  • Contract translation and explanationIncluded
  • Handover protocol and meter readingsIncluded
  • Deposit (paid to the landlord, refundable)Usually 1 month's rent
  • Czynsz administracyjny (building fee, paid monthly)Typically 400–900 PLN

The exact amount is agreed with you in writing before the first viewing.

Rent and czynsz are always shown as two separate lines, never merged. If anyone quotes you one number "all included", ask for the split in writing.

Documents you'll need

  • Passport or national ID (and residence card / visa if you have one)
  • Student: enrolment certificate or student ID
  • Working: employment contract, B2B contract or 3 recent payslips
  • PESEL number if already issued (not always required)
  • Proof of funds for the first month + deposit
  • Guarantor details — only some landlords ask for this

How to spot a scam

  • The 'landlord' is abroad and wants a deposit before any viewing
  • The price is 30–40% below everything similar in that district
  • You're pushed to pay by crypto, Western Union or a personal card transfer
  • The same photos appear on several listings under different names
  • No written contract is offered, or the contract is only in Polish and they refuse to explain it

Not sure about a listing you found yourself? Send it to us — we check it for free.

Tell us what you need

Four short steps. A real person replies within two hours.

Step 1 of 4 · Your budget