Analiză imobiliară: În unele orașe, chiriașii dau până la două treimi dintr-un salariu mediu pe chirie

The article “Analiză imobiliară…” is published by Economedia, a Romanian media outlet specialising in business and market analysis. The analysis is authored by Irina Marinescu, a journalist with experience covering housing and economic trends. It examines how much of the average net salary renters allocate to housing across major Romanian cities, using data from Imobiliare.ro, Unlock Market Research, and regional statistical offices.

Across Romania, tenants spend up to two‑thirds of their net earnings on rent in some cities. The study highlights that, on average, renters allocate between 43 % and 63 % of their salary to housing, depending on location. This wide variation reflects differing local market dynamics and income levels.

In the capital, a two‑room apartment costs around €780 per month. With an average net salary of €1 370, Bucharest residents devote approximately 57 % of their income to rent, the highest proportion among the cities examined.

Timișoara offers the most affordable rents, at €500 per month for a similar two‑room flat. Average net earnings there are €1 167, meaning renters allocate only about 43 % of their salary to housing, the lowest share in the sample.

• Cluj‑Napoca: Average rent €700, average net salary €1 316 → 53 % of income.
• Brașov: Average rent €600, average net salary €1 018 → 59 % of income.
• Iași: Average rent €495, average net salary €1 039 → 48 % of income.
• Constanța: Average rent €625–€700, average net salary €959 → 63 % of income.

Approximately 71 % of survey respondents anticipate that landlords will raise rents in 2026, while only 16 % expect the market to remain stable and 13 % think rents will fall. The outlook reflects expectations of higher taxes and operating costs for landlords.

Daniel Crainic, Marketing Director at Imobiliare.ro, notes that rental growth has outpaced house‑price appreciation, affecting investor returns. He predicts landlords will seek higher yields by increasing rents, especially as taxes and levies rise.

The most expensive districts in Bucharest are Primăverii, Aviatorilor Kiseleff, and Herăstrău, with rents up to €2 500 per month. In contrast, affordable areas such as Rahova, Militari, and Drumul Taberei offer rents around €450. Similar patterns appear in other cities, with premium zones like Cetate in Timișoara and Gruia in Cluj‑Napoca commanding higher prices, while neighbourhoods such as Calea Șagului and Iosefin provide cheaper options.

Data are drawn from Imobiliare.ro’s market reports (2025 Q4), Unlock Market Research surveys, and regional statistical offices that publish average net salaries. The study combines rental listings with income statistics to calculate the proportion of salary devoted to housing for each city.

The high rent‑to‑salary ratios, especially in Bucharest and Constanța, underscore affordability challenges that can affect household sustainability and quality of life. Policymakers and developers may need to consider affordable‑housing initiatives, energy‑efficient retrofits, and mixed‑use planning to reduce the financial burden on renters while promoting environmentally sustainable urban living.