Who rents here, and why

Rental demand in this district rests on three groups. First, people working across the border in Bavaria, for whom the drive to the crossing matters more than the address. Second, staff of the spa and hotel business, looking for somewhere to live for a season or for the length of a contract. Third, locals who are not buying yet - fewer here than in the big cities, because owning is more affordable in this district.

The practical consequence: supply is volatile and depends a lot on when you look. If you need a flat by a given date, watch new listings continuously and reply quickly rather than putting the decision off for a week.

How the municipalities differ

MunicipalityWhat to expect from a tenancy
Mariánské LázněThe largest share of the district's supply. Many small flats in historic buildings. Check whether the tenancy is meant to run all year or only outside the season.
ChebThe most ordinary year-round rental housing - close to work, offices, the hospital and the station.
AšThe cheapest rents in the district and the shortest way into Bavaria. Supply is narrow, though.
Františkovy LázněA quiet location and a smaller market. Often flats in renovated buildings.
Teplá, Drmoul and other municipalitiesListings appear irregularly. Worth it if you drive and do not mind a small municipality.

Note: If a landlord offers a tenancy for the length of the spa season, ask in advance what happens when it ends. Short-term contracts are more common in spa towns than elsewhere, and the listing does not always say so.

Before you sign

  • Length of the tenancyFind out whether the contract is for a fixed term and what happens when it expires. Seasonal lets are common in spa towns.
  • What the price coversAsk whether the advertised figure includes advances for energy and services. In older buildings with high ceilings this is a substantial difference.
  • DepositCzech law caps the security deposit at three months' rent. Get its amount and the conditions for its return in writing.
  • Condition at handoverWrite a handover protocol with photographs. In older flats this is the simplest way to avoid an argument about what was already damaged.
  • HeatingAsk what the heating is and what last year's costs were. The energy certificate alone is not enough.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the page also show flats outside the town of Cheb?

Because it covers the whole Cheb District. The rental market here is small enough that restricting yourself to one town usually means not seeing most of the supply. The summary above the listing states how many flats are in Cheb itself.

Can a family find a flat in the Cheb District?

Yes, but larger layouts are markedly rarer to rent than small ones. If you are looking for three rooms or more, set up an alert for new listings - the offer turns over.

Do you charge for showing the contact?

No. The contact for the owner or the agency is visible on every listing without registration and without a fee.