Student Housing in the Czech Republic: The 2026 Data Behind the Gap
The Czech Republic's student population is expanding faster than its housing stock can keep pace. Cushman & Wakefield's latest research, Student Housing in the Czech Republic, breaks down the numbers behind one of Central Europe's most under-supplied purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) markets.
Drawing on data across the country's five largest university cities, the report examines enrollment trends, bed capacity, rental benchmarks, and the widening divide between indicative demand and available accommodation—delivering verified figures and rigorous analysis to support informed decision-making.
Key Findings at a Glance
- 330,500 students were enrolled across the Czech Republic in 2025—a 5.0% increase year-over-year and the fastest pace of growth in more than a decade.
- 68,100 student beds are currently available nationwide, equating to just 21 beds per 100 students.
- A gap of approximately 124,300 beds exists between indicative demand and current accommodation capacity, with Prague and Brno accounting for the largest absolute shortfalls.
- The private sector holds just an 11% share of total student bed capacity, leaving significant room for institutional investment and market professionalization.
- Rental benchmarks reveal a stark divide: public-sector beds in Prague average 6,000 CZK per month, while private-sector beds command up to 13,800 CZK—a premium of roughly 60% over regional markets.
- City-level analysis covers Prague, Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava, and Plzeň, highlighting where demand pressure is most acute relative to local capacity.
Get the Full Picture
The complete report includes detailed breakdowns of foreign student inflows, university-level enrollment data, city-by-city capacity comparisons, and a full rental benchmark analysis across public and private operators.
For further information, contact Kamila Breen, Head of Research, Czech Republic.
