How to read asking prices for flats in Lodz
A city-wide price is only a starting point — in Lodz the real level depends on the district, the street and the standard of the specific building.
When comparing, it is worth looking at specific areas, including Śródmieście, Nowe Centrum Łodzi, Stare Polesie, Retkinia, Karolew, Zdrowie-Mania, Bałuty Centrum, Doły, Radogoszcz and Teofilów. The city name alone is not enough, because the gaps between addresses can be wider than between districts.
A developer's asking price is only the start
A primary-market asking price shows what developers want for new flats. It does not yet tell you what you will pay after negotiation, or how it compares with the secondary market and the real transaction prices in that area.
When assessing an offer, check:
- building condition, utilities, heating and running costs (service charge, renovation fund)
- trams, buses, the ŁKA and the link to the Fabryczna, Kaliska or Widzew stations
- regeneration and planned works in the immediate area
- the zoning plan and the intended use of empty plots next to the block
- noise from the airport, big roads or tracks in the more peripheral parts of the city
What you can check in mScanner for a flat in Lodz
You can start from a specific address or location. mScanner helps gather in one place the things you would normally have to check separately.
- prices of flats nearby and the price map
- the commute to work, school, the centre or other places that matter to you
- access to public transport, services and greenery
- noise, the local zoning plan (MPZP) and local risks
- a side-by-side comparison of several saved flats
Lodz and the surrounding area
Łódź is worth comparing with Pabianice, Zgierz, Aleksandrów Łódzki, Konstantynów Łódzki, Rzgów and Stryków. The outskirts can be cheaper or buy more space, but the ŁKA, the roads and the commute to work are decisive.
From a city average to a specific flat
The median describes the whole market — a real decision depends on the specific address. In mScanner you open the price map for Lodz, check prices in your chosen area and the surroundings of a given address, then compare the flats you care about side by side.
The best approach: pick a flat or address, check prices nearby, compare commutes and surroundings, and finally line up several flats in one view.
Frequently asked questions
Does mScanner show apartment prices in Lodz?
Yes. In mScanner you can check the price map and a specific address. The analysis makes most sense for a flat in the area you are actually considering, not just the city-wide average.
Are these primary- or secondary-market prices in Lodz?
The median on this page comes from the primary market — asking prices for new flats from developers, from the open data at dane.gov.pl. Actual transaction prices (mostly the secondary market) are on a separate transaction-prices page sourced from the land registry (RCN).
How much does a square metre of a new flat cost in Lodz?
The median asking price per square metre (m²) for a flat in Lodz is 11,175 PLN/m² — data from the last 12 months (through April 2026). It is the median of developer offers on the primary market, so the price per m² of a specific flat depends on the district, floor and standard.
Can I see a chart of apartment prices in Lodz?
Yes. This page has a histogram of the price-per-m² distribution — the share of offers in successive PLN/m² bands, with the median marked. In mScanner you also see prices on the map and in the report for a specific address in Lodz.
What drives apartment prices in Łódź?
Mostly location and building standard, access to transport, whether the area is covered by regeneration, and whether the flat is in the centre, on a block estate or further from the main roads.
What should I check for a flat in a Łódź tenement?
Check the utilities, heating, the roof, damp, the renovation fund, the housing community and whether the building or area is part of a regeneration programme.
Is it better to buy in Łódź or nearby?
Pabianice, Zgierz or Aleksandrów Łódzki can buy more space, but the purchase only makes sense after you check the ŁKA, the drive and the everyday services.
Is mScanner a property listings portal?
No. mScanner helps you check and compare the flats you are considering, before you decide to buy or rent.