economy
April 6, 2026
Chaos in Listings: How 20 Square Meters Became More Expensive Than 60? Logic No Longer Lives at These Addresses
Showing interest in the current state of the real estate market, we have perused the current offer for rentals. What we discovered on the very first page of the listings platform is a complete lack of logic that leaves the average tenant bewildered. While some offer a roof over one's head at a fair price, others seem to be testing the limits of common sense.
TL;DR
- The Serbian real estate market for rentals is characterized by a lack of logical pricing.
- A 60 sqm renovated house with included utilities and parking in Mali Mokri Lug costs 400 euros.
- A 40 sqm one-room apartment in Učiteljsko naselje is listed for 550 euros, 150 euros more than the house for 20 sqm less space.
- A 20 sqm studio apartment in Novi Beograd is renting for 550 euros, with access to a yard and parking cited as advantages.
- A functional two-room apartment near Savski kej costs 600 euros, prompting questions about the value of a small yard versus an extra room.
- Pančevo, previously an affordable alternative, now has rental prices comparable to upscale Belgrade neighborhoods.
- An 85 sqm renovated apartment with a park view in Pančevo is listed for 850 euros, indicating a significant increase in prices in the area.
- The article concludes that location is no longer the primary factor in determining rental prices, which now seem to depend on the landlord's inspiration.