Vienna commuters can save up to 1,000 Euros on rent outside the city

Commuters willing to travel up to an hour to work in Vienna can find substantial savings on rent, with some areas offering prices up to 1,000 Euros less than the Austrian capital. An analysis by ImmoScout24 highlights locations such as Gänserndorf, Wiener Neustadt, and Amstetten as "commuter paradises" that combine affordable rents with good public transport connections to Vienna.

The study indicates that for a 70-square-meter apartment, accepting a 30- to 60-minute commute could result in monthly savings of approximately 660 Euros compared to a moderately priced Vienna neighborhood. The savings could exceed 1,000 Euros when compared to more expensive areas within Vienna.

While Vienna remains the most expensive city in the region, with average rents for a 70-square-meter apartment ranging from 1,320 Euros in the 23rd district to 1,790 Euros in the first district, surrounding areas are also seeing rising prices. For instance, Mödling averages 1,370 Euros for similar apartments, approaching Vienna's lower price range.

Expanding the search radius reveals significantly cheaper options. In Melk, a 70-square-meter apartment costs an average of 660 Euros, half the price of Vienna's cheapest district. Amstetten (750 Euros) and Hollabrunn (850 Euros) also offer rents well below Vienna's level. Amstetten, in particular, provides a balance of affordability and accessibility, with the Wiener Westbahnhof reachable in about 60 minutes by train. Other viable alternatives include Purkersdorf and Neulengbach (880 Euros), Gänserndorf and Wiener Neustadt (920 Euros), Neusiedl am See and St. Pölten (930 Euros), Mistelbach and Wolkersdorf (960 Euros), and Krems (970 Euros), all offering noticeable savings.

Locations like Gänserndorf and Wiener Neustadt are particularly attractive for commuters due to their efficient transport links. Gänserndorf offers a roughly 30-minute journey to Wien Praterstern station, while Wiener Neustadt provides similar access to Wiener Hauptbahnhof. In a slightly higher price bracket, Tulln and Klosterneuburg are listed at 1,030 Euros.