What kind of apartment can you buy in Belgrade for €150,000?

If you're considering moving to Serbia or investing in one of Southeast Europe's fastest-growing real estate markets, a budget of around €150,000 gives you access to a solid range of opportunities. The best choice, however, depends on what you want to achieve with your purchase.

Are you looking for a home to live in after relocating to Serbia? Or are you searching for a property that can generate rental income and increase in value over time?

The answers to these questions will determine which neighborhoods deserve your attention, which features should be your priority, and where you may need to compromise.

Buying a home in Belgrade: More space or a better location?

If you're planning to relocate to Belgrade, functionality should usually come before aesthetics. The most important thing is finding an apartment that suits your lifestyle, offers enough bedrooms, has a practical layout and can adapt to your future needs.

For buyers with a budget of around €150,000, the most common options are one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. At this price, purchasing a spacious apartment in the very center of Belgrade is most likely not realistic. However, many buyers find an excellent balance by choosing well-developed residential neighborhoods that offer good infrastructure, parking availability, and convenient connections to the city center.

Some of the best areas to explore include apartments in Zvezdara, Voždovac, Čukarica, Zemun, and Palilula, where you can often find larger apartments and still enjoy a high quality of life.

Investing up to €150,000: Where is the greatest potential?

Investment buyers approach this budget differently.

Their objective is to acquire a property that is likely to rise in value, and be easy to rent out or sell in the future. 

Generally speaking, one-bedroom apartments of around 45 m² remain among the most liquid investment properties on the market due to their broad appeal.

When investing, location becomes the number one priority. The safest investments are usually found in established neighborhoods with complete infrastructure and consistently strong demand. At the same time, experienced investors often look one step ahead and target districts with significant development potential. Areas such as Karaburma, Surčin and Mirijevo have attracted increasing attention thanks to ongoing urban development and infrastructure projects that may support future price growth.

Another popular investment strategy is purchasing an apartment during construction, when prices are typically lower than after completion.

What should you pay particular attention to?

When buying an investment property, think about what future buyers or tenants will value most.

An attractive floor, a quality residential building, an elevator, private parking, open views and a good neighborhood are long-term characteristics that help preserve and increase a property's value.

On the other hand, interior design is far less important because it can always be renovated. 

Before you begin your search: A property-buying checklist

Before browsing listings, define your priorities.

✓ What is your goal: relocation, investment or both?

✓ How many bedrooms do you need?

✓ What apartment size are you looking for?

✓ Which municipality or neighborhood interests you?

✓ Which features are essential (elevator, terrace, parking, etc.)?

✓ What is your maximum budget?

On the City Expert website, you can easily filter properties according to your criteria. If you don't immediately find the right apartment, simply save your search and receive notifications via Viber or email whenever new matching properties become available.

If you purchase your property through City Expert, we provide professional guidance throughout the entire buying process. We verify the legal status of the property, prepare all necessary documentation and the purchase agreement.