Finding a Place to Live

Whether it's an apartment in the center or a house in the suburbs you're after, you'll find that Vilnius real estate market has the right home sweet home for you. And with prices for Economy Class starting at around €1,150 to €1,750 per sq. m, you'll discover that having the house you dreamed of is well within your budget.

If you're looking to rent, there's plenty to choose from, from cozy central studios to palatial pads on the outskirts with wild nature on your doorstep.

Things to consider before renting and buying an apartment:

Cleanest air in Europe

With the cleanest air in Europe, in Vilnius you never need to worry before you breathe in. Trees on nearly every street, and small parks and grassy areas waiting to be discovered as you wander – you’ll find Vilnius is a truly green city. The cleanest neighborhoods are Zverynas, Antakalnis, Baltupiai and Santariskes.

Don’t forget to register your place of residence

You can register online via the E-Government Gateway (in Lithuanian) or offline at one of the elderships belonging to the Vilnius City Municipality.

You have to present the following documents:

A valid passport or ID.
A residence permit issued in Lithuania.

Open a bank account:

Opening a bank account is pretty straightforward; however, foreigners are usually required to obtain a residence permit and declare their place of residence in Lithuania before they can open a bank account.

This process may vary depending on the specific rules of each bank. Sometimes banks may require some additional documents to prove your ties with Lithuania, such as an employment contract, university certificate, etc.

Banks operating in Vilnius: