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The Salzburg property market at a glance:

  • Salzburg’s property market is stable in 2026 and noticeably more active again
  • First half of 2026: more property sales than in the same period last year
  • Prices remain high, especially in sought-after city locations
  • Purchase prices vary considerably by district, location, condition and property type
  • Apartments and houses in Salzburg remain comparatively expensive
  • Rents remain high, with trends varying by location and segment
  • By the end of 2026: stable to moderately rising prices expected
  • Limited supply in attractive locations continues to support prices

How the Salzburg property market has developed in 2026

The Salzburg property market has become noticeably more lively in 2026. After the market had already been stabilising throughout 2025, there has been more movement again over the course of this year. In particular, the number of property sales has risen and is now above the long-term average.

Across the state of Salzburg, a total of 4,695 property sales were entered in the land register in the first half of 2026. That is an increase of 18.9% on the same period last year and 7.8% above the average of the past ten years. The number of purchase contracts also rose in the city of Salzburg: with 1,292 sales, 9.8% more transactions were registered than in the first half of 2025. At the same time, the transaction volume in the city rose by 19.7% to around €533 million.

Demand for high-quality residential property and attractive locations remains a key factor in the Salzburg market. Buyers and investors continue to face high price levels and limited supply in particularly popular locations. However, current sales figures show that the willingness to buy has risen significantly again compared with the more cautious previous years.

The rental market also remains at a high price level. In the city of Salzburg, the median advertised gross rent from January to April 2026 was around €21.96 per square metre. At the same time, demand has recently eased somewhat: in the first quarter of 2026, interest in rental listings in Salzburg declined overall. The rental market therefore remains expensive, but is currently developing in a more varied way than in previous years.

Current property prices in Salzburg in October 2026

Anyone looking to buy or rent property in Salzburg at the moment should still expect comparatively high prices. Salzburg remains one of the most expensive property markets in Austria. How much a property actually costs, however, depends heavily on its location, condition, year of construction and type.

Current market data shows the following price ranges for Salzburg:

Houses

  • Purchase price: an average of around €6,250 per m² in the state of Salzburg in the first half of 2026
  • Rent: often around €20 to €25 per m², depending on location and features

Apartments

  • Purchase price: an average of around €6,440 per m² in the state of Salzburg in the first half of 2026
  • In the city of Salzburg, current asking prices are often considerably higher, depending on location and property
  • Rent: most recently a median of around €22 per m² in the city of Salzburg

Plots of land

  • Building plots show particularly wide price ranges. In the city of Salzburg and in popular surrounding municipalities, land prices can be well above €1,000 per m², depending on location.

These figures are intended as a guide. Within the city of Salzburg in particular, prices differ considerably from district to district. Particularly sought-after residential areas, new builds and high-quality properties can be priced well above the average per square metre.

For owner-occupied apartments, the Salzburg Housing Market Report 2026 shows these differences especially clearly: while resale apartments in the city of Salzburg in the mid-range segment average around €4,750 per m², new-build apartments average around €8,800 per m². In particularly popular locations, prices can be significantly higher still.

The figures make it clear that Salzburg remains one of the most expensive property locations in Austria. Central, well-connected city locations and municipalities in the immediate surrounding area remain especially popular. When valuing a specific property, general prices per square metre are therefore only ever a first indication – what really matters is the individual micro-location.

Property prices in Salzburg’s largest districts

A look at the city’s largest districts shows how much price levels vary within Salzburg. Among the most populous are Lehen, Maxglan, Liefering, Salzburg Süd, Schallmoos and Itzling. Purchase prices for owner-occupied apartments can differ considerably depending on location and condition.

The figures for resale apartments are particularly revealing: according to the Housing Market Report 2026, the median purchase price in Maxglan is around €4,910 per m², in Schallmoos around €4,420 per m² and in Itzling around €4,330 per m². For comparison, the median for resale apartments across the city of Salzburg as a whole is around €4,750 per m². Prices for new-build apartments are considerably higher: here, the median is around €9,210 per m² for Maxglan, around €8,240 per m² for Schallmoos and around €8,000 per m² for Itzling.

Price ranges within individual districts are also wide. Key factors include the specific micro-location, the condition of the property, year of construction, features and outdoor space. District prices are therefore mainly useful as an initial guide. An individual valuation is always needed to determine the actual value of a property.

Outlook for the Salzburg property market at the end of 2026

For the remaining months of 2026, there is much to suggest that the Salzburg property market will continue to develop in a stable to slightly positive way. The figures for the first half of the year already show a clear upturn: in the state of Salzburg, 18.9% more property sales were entered in the land register than in the same period last year. In the city of Salzburg, the number of purchase contracts also rose by 9.8%.

For 2026 as a whole, market forecasts continue to point to moderate development. For the state of Salzburg, rising demand is expected alongside almost stable supply. Property prices, too, look more likely to rise slightly than to see major jumps.

By the end of the year, prices are therefore expected to remain stable or rise moderately. Well-located properties that are offered at a realistic market price should continue to meet solid demand. At the same time, buyers remain price-conscious and are paying increasing attention to factors such as location, condition, energy efficiency and financing options.

Rental prices are also likely to remain high. Demand is expected to stay stable in central, well-connected residential areas, although developments may vary by district and type of apartment.

For buyers and owners, this means that the Salzburg property market is on a firm footing overall as 2026 draws to a close. While buyers are becoming more active again, owners benefit from a stable market environment, especially for attractive properties that are positioned in line with the market.