Apartments for sale in Żoliborz — prices and what you should know
Apartments for sale in Żoliborz (Warszawa): price per m² on the secondary and primary market, tenements, WSM estates and what to check before buying.
An apartment for sale in Żoliborz in 2024 costs on average 20,600–22,400 PLN/m² on the secondary market and 24,000–28,800 PLN/m² on the primary market — one of the highest averages in Warszawa, alongside Śródmieście and Mokotów. The price spread is wide: from about 14,900 PLN/m² for a unit needing renovation in older housing to more than 31,000 PLN/m² for an apartment in a new development close to the metro. Żoliborz is the smallest district of Warszawa (8.3 km²), but one of the most architecturally varied — from pre-war tenements, through modernist cooperative estates, to occasional new developer projects. Below we break down the prices, the housing types and the practical criteria for choosing an apartment in this area.
How much does an apartment in Żoliborz cost per m²?
Prices in Żoliborz depend above all on whether the apartment is in a pre-war tenement, on a cooperative estate or in a new development. The secondary market dominates in numbers — few new apartments are built here, because there is little vacant land for development and a sizeable part of the district is under heritage protection.
| Segment | Price per m² (2024–2025) |
|---|---|
| Secondary market, average | approx. 20,600–22,400 PLN/m² |
| Secondary market, spread | approx. 14,900–31,400 PLN/m² |
| Primary market, average | approx. 24,000–28,800 PLN/m² |
| Cheapest new offer | from approx. 522,000 PLN per apartment |
The difference between the lower and the upper end results mainly from the technical condition of the building and the floor — a renovated apartment in a tenement with a lift and a balcony can cost twice as much as a unit needing a full refurbishment in the same block. You will find more on general price trends across the city in our article on apartment prices in Warszawa in 2025.
What types of housing are there in Żoliborz?
Żoliborz is formally divided into three areas of the Miejski System Informacji (city information system): Stary Żoliborz, Sady Żoliborskie and Marymont-Potok, but in practice residents and agents use a more detailed historical division.
- Stary Żoliborz — the oldest, central part with pre-war tenements and villas around plac Wilsona; it also contains the micro-districts of Żoliborz Oficerski, Urzędniczy, Dziennikarski, Spółdzielczy, Centralny and Dolny.
- Żoliborz Oficerski — villa housing around plac Słoneczny and plac Inwalidów, built before the war for senior officers; low, manor-house architecture.
- The WSM estate (Żoliborz Spółdzielczy) — the colonies of the Warszawska Spółdzielnia Mieszkaniowa (Warsaw Housing Cooperative) around ulica Słowackiego, one of the most important examples of interwar social modernism in Warszawa: functional buildings and shared greenery.
- Sady Żoliborskie — a post-war modernist estate among preserved fruit trees, also covering the Zatrasie area.
- New developer construction — individual projects filling in the urban fabric on the edges of the district and on former industrial land.
For comparison, a similar division into zones of differing character can be seen for example in Stary Mokotów — there too, historic buildings sit next to post-war estates.
What to pay attention to when choosing an apartment in Żoliborz?
The age of the building is crucial here for real running costs and future renovations. Before deciding it is worth analysing several elements, regardless of whether you are interested in a tenement, a cooperative block or a new development.
- Condition of the installations — in buildings from before 1945 (Stary Żoliborz, Żoliborz Oficerski) the electrical and plumbing systems are sometimes original or only partly replaced — it is worth asking about the renovation history.
- Legal status of the unit — apartments on WSM estates are sometimes held as a cooperative right to the unit rather than as separate ownership; this affects how the purchase can be financed with a mortgage.
- Renovation plans of the community/cooperative — façade, roof, staircase — these are future costs worth asking the manager about before buying.
- Entries in the księga wieczysta (land and mortgage register) — encumbrances, easements, possible restitution claims, which in Żoliborz (as in other pre-war districts) occur more often than on post-war estates. We explain how to read a księga wieczysta in a separate guide.
- Floor and window orientation — in tenements without a lift the price difference between the ground floor and the fourth floor can be significant.
What are transport and infrastructure like in Żoliborz?
The district is served by two stations on the first metro line: Plac Wilsona (opened in 2005) and Marymont (opened in 2006), which gives a direct journey to the centre in just over ten minutes. They are complemented by a dense tram network — lines run along Mickiewicza, Słowackiego, Popiełuszki and aleja Jana Pawła II, connecting Żoliborz both with Śródmieście and with neighbouring Bielany.
In terms of greenery, Żoliborz does well for such a small district. Park Żeromskiego by plac Wilsona, laid out in 1931–1932 on the site of former fortifications, covers about 6 hectares and has historic trees and a playground. Just beyond the administrative boundary, on the Bielany side, lies the extensive Las Bielański — one of the largest forest complexes in this part of the city, used mainly by residents of northern Żoliborz. Anyone looking for an apartment close to greenery across the whole of Warszawa can also check our roundup of districts close to parks and nature.
Who is Żoliborz for?
Żoliborz attracts people who value an intimate character, architecture with a history and proximity to the centre without the building density typical of Śródmieście. It is a district popular with families looking for a stable, neighbourly setting — cafés, local shops and playgrounds are within walking distance, while the metro gives a fast commute to work in the centre. Those looking for modern construction with full developer amenities (a pool, a gym in the building, large common areas) may be disappointed — there are few such projects here compared with Wola or Ursus, described in our review of new apartments in Warszawa. If the primary market is in fact your direction, we will help you compare apartments from developers in Warszawa — brokerage is then free for the buyer.
Summary and contact
Żoliborz is a district for buyers ready to pay a premium for location, architecture and a quiet character — prices at the level of 20,000–29,000 PLN/m² place it in the very top tier of Warszawa alongside Śródmieście and Mokotów. If you are considering buying in a tenement in Stary Żoliborz, an apartment on a WSM estate or one of the rare new developments, it is worth going through the local offers together with someone who knows the specifics of this district — from the legal status of cooperative units to the condition of installations in pre-war buildings. The allproperty team is available 24/7, so if you come across an interesting offer in Żoliborz in the evening or at the weekend and want to check quickly whether it is worth going to a viewing, call +48 666 866 468 or +48 692 649 839. When buying from a developer the commission for the buyer is 0%, and on the secondary market — 2%. You will find the full list of current offers in the apartment catalogue.
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How much does an apartment in Żoliborz cost in 2024?
On the secondary market the average price is about 20,600–22,400 PLN/m² (2025 data), with a spread from roughly 14,900 to 31,400 PLN/m² depending on the standard and the location. On the primary market average rates reach 24,000–28,800 PLN/m², because there are few new developments here.
What is the difference between Stary Żoliborz and Żoliborz Oficerski?
Stary Żoliborz is the central part with pre-war tenements around plac Wilsona, densely built up. Żoliborz Oficerski is lower villa housing around plac Słoneczny and plac Inwalidów, built before the war for officers — more intimate and greener.
Is there a metro in Żoliborz?
Yes, the district is served by two stations on the first metro line: Plac Wilsona (since 2005) and Marymont (since 2006). They are complemented by a dense tram network on Mickiewicza, Słowackiego, Popiełuszki and aleja Jana Pawła II.
What is the allproperty commission when buying an apartment in Żoliborz?
When buying an apartment from a developer (primary market) the commission for the buyer is 0%. When buying on the secondary market the rate is 2% of the transaction value. For plots of land it is 3%, and for rentals — 50% of one month's rent.
What to pay attention to when buying an apartment in a tenement in Żoliborz?
It is worth checking the condition of the common parts, the housing community's renovation plans, the state of the installations (in buildings from before 1945 these often need replacing) and the entries in the księga wieczysta (land and mortgage register). With cooperative apartments (WSM) you additionally have to verify the unit's legal status.