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Se loger à Hungary

Partially verified Dernière vérification June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

In Hungary, most long-term rentals are arranged on a written 12-month lease, with the market concentrated in Budapest where listings split between furnished and unfurnished units. Newcomers search mainly on Hungarian portals (ingatlan.com, alberlet.hu) and, for furnished mid-term stays, on international platforms, and must register their residential address with the authorities within days of moving in.

Les bases de la location

Bail habituel
1 an
Dépôt de garantie
2 mois de loyer
Meublé
Meublé + non meublé
Marché moyenne durée
Marché moyen terme modéré
Déclaration de domicile
Exigée

Frais d'agence : When a real-estate agent is involved, the agency/broker commission is customarily paid by the landlord, so the agent's service is typically free for the tenant; the landlord's fee is usually about one month's rent. Terms are negotiable, so confirm any fees in writing before signing.

Déclaration de domicile

Residents must register their residential address with the authorities under Act LXVI of 1992, receiving an address card (lakcímkártya) that proves residency and is needed for banking, healthcare and other administration. A permanent address (lakóhely) is to be reported within 3 working days of moving; a stay of over 3 months at a temporary address is registered within 15 days. Registration requires the property owner's consent.

Vos droits en tant que locataire

Residential leases are governed by the Hungarian Civil Code together with the Housing/Lease Act (Act LXXVIII of 1993), and are enforceable regardless of the tenant's nationality. Hungary operates a free-market system with no general rent-control cap (caps have only been discussed), but rent can only be raised during a tenancy if the contract includes an indexation clause (értékkövetési záradék); many professional leases include such annual indexation tied to Central Statistical Office (KSH) inflation figures for forint leases.

Bon à savoir

  • Agent fees are normally paid by the landlord, so using an estate agent is usually free for the tenant.
  • Hungarian portals ingatlan.com and alberlet.hu carry the bulk of long-term listings, with English-friendly mid-term furnished options on HousingAnywhere and Flatio.
  • Both furnished and unfurnished apartments are widely available, especially in Budapest, giving newcomers flexibility (furnished units carry roughly a 15-25% rent premium).
  • A validly signed lease is enforceable under the Civil Code and the Housing/Lease Act regardless of your visa or nationality.

À surveiller

  • Address registration is a legal obligation with tight deadlines (permanent address within 3 working days; temporary stays over 3 months within 15 days) and needs the owner's consent, so confirm the landlord will allow it before signing.
  • Rental scams have risen: never transfer a deposit or money before signing a written contract, and beware 'time-pressure' tactics and fake agents demanding upfront payment.
  • Deposits of 2-3 months are common (3 months for furnished flats or with pets), and many professional leases include KSH inflation-indexation clauses that can raise rent annually.
  • Budapest's restrictions on short-term lets (a citywide moratorium on new short-term-rental licenses and a full District VI / Terezvaros ban from January 2026) are shifting inventory toward long-term leases, which can tighten short-stay options.

Où chercher

ingatlan.comalberlet.hurealestatehungary.huHousingAnywhereFlatio

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Se loger à Hungary : FAQ

Se loger à Hungary : FAQ

Quel dépôt de garantie faut-il pour louer à Hungary ?

Les propriétaires demandent généralement environ 2 moiss de loyer en dépôt de garantie, en plus du premier mois d'avance, plus d'éventuels frais d'agence (when a real-estate agent is involved, the agency/broker commission is customarily paid by the landlord, so the agent's service is typically free for the tenant; the landlord's fee is usually about one month's rent. terms are negotiable, so confirm any fees in writing before signing.). Prévoyez cette somme en une fois avant votre arrivée.

Dois-je déclarer mon domicile à Hungary ?

Oui — Residents must register their residential address with the authorities under Act LXVI of 1992, receiving an address card (lakcímkártya) that proves residency and is needed for banking, healthcare and other administration. A permanent address (lakóhely) is to be reported within 3 working days of moving; a stay of over 3 months at a temporary address is registered within 15 days. Registration requires the property owner's consent.

Puis-je trouver des locations meublées ou de courte durée à Hungary ?

Meublé + non meublé et le marché moyenne durée sur lequel s'appuient les nomades est marché moyen terme modéré. Commencez votre recherche sur ingatlan.com, alberlet.hu, realestatehungary.hu.

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