238 Apartments to Buy in Vienna, 9. - Alsergrund

The 9th municipal district of Vienna, Alsergrund (1090 Vienna), is one of the city’s most sought-after residential areas. Buying an apartment in 1090 Vienna means enjoying urban life in a central location – surrounded by historic buildings, excellent infrastructure and plenty of charming Viennese old‑building atmosphere.

Whether you want to acquire a condominium as an investment or live in it yourself: Alsergrund offers residential comfort for a wide range of needs.

• High purchase prices: Alsergrund is one of Vienna’s most expensive residential areas. Apartments here cost on average €8,000–€9,500 per square meter – depending on location and fittings. If you buy here, you are investing in a value‑stable but costly property.
• Historic buildings dominate: The district is known for its historic old buildings. Of around 1,600 residential buildings, only about 120 were built after 1990. New builds are rare; instead, apartments are often created by converting attics. Many houses are protected monuments.
• Average apartment size: A typical apartment in 1090 Vienna is around 78 m². There are small 2‑room apartments of around 50 m² for singles or students as well as generous apartments of over 120 m² for higher demands.
• Students and the rental market: About 16% of residents are students. Proximity to universities ensures high rental demand. Condominiums are often rented out. Rents are around €13–€14 per m² net – attractive for investors.
• Transport connections: Two subway lines, more than ten tram lines and buses provide excellent connections. Almost every apartment is near a U‑bahn or tram stop.

Alsergrund is one of the most expensive residential districts in Vienna. Purchase prices for apartments here are above the city average – currently at about around €9,000 per square meter of living space (depending on location and condition of the property).

This makes 1090 Vienna particularly known for high‑quality condominiums and exclusive period properties. Buyers can expect a limited but qualitatively demanding supply of apartments, as the district is already very densely built up.

Demand for apartments in 1090 is consistently high. Condominiums in Alsergrund are popular both with owner‑occupiers who appreciate the central location and with investors looking to invest in a value‑stable Viennese property.

At the same time, the district remains attractive to tenants due to the proximity of universities and hospitals, which can contribute to the appreciation of residential properties in the long term.

Overall, the housing market can be described as stable and sought after – anyone looking to buy an apartment here should inform themselves well, have realistic price expectations and be able to decide quickly, as attractive properties are often taken quickly.

The housing stock in 1090 Vienna is characterized by a variety of apartment types, with period apartments predominating. Typical for Alsergrund are magnificent period‑style historic buildings from the Gründerzeit with high rooms, stucco ceilings and parquet floors.

Such old‑building apartments exude historic splendor and Viennese charm. Many have since been modernized and extensively renovated, so they combine historic flair with modern living comfort.

In addition to classic old‑building floor apartments, Alsergrund also offers exclusive attic apartments. Since new development projects are rare due to dense construction, new residential units are often created by attic conversions.

In terms of size, the offer in the 9th district ranges from compact 2‑room apartments for singles or students to spacious 4‑ or 5‑room apartments for families. The average living area of an apartment in Alsergrund is about 70–80 m², but you will also find smaller studios (one‑room apartments) as well as extensive period condominiums with over 150 m².

Many floor plans in old buildings feature a spacious entrance hall and separately accessible rooms – a plus in space and flexibility of use. The fittings and standard depend strongly on the individual case: while new builds and renovated apartments usually offer modern fitted kitchens, elegant bathrooms and sometimes a balcony or terrace, unrenovated old properties may still require adaptation.

An existing balcony is rather rare in old buildings, but many apartments score with cozy courtyards or French windows.

Alsergrund is centrally located in Vienna and borders directly on the 1st district (Inner City). This proximity to the city center makes the district particularly attractive. At the same time, Alsergrund itself offers a lively urban environment. The district stretches along the Donaukanal in the east and borders Währing and Hernals to the west, Josefstadt to the south and Döbling and Brigittenau to the north.

With about 42,000 inhabitants on just under 3 km², 1090 Vienna is densely populated. Despite the urban density there are quiet side streets and green oases that serve residents as places to relax – including Liechtensteinpark, Arne‑Carlsson‑Park or inner courtyards away from the main streets.

The transport connections in Alsergrund are excellent. No less than two subway lines (U4 and U6) run through the district: the U4 runs along the Donaukanal (stations e.g. Roßauer Lände, Friedensbrücke) and the U6 runs in the west (stations such as Währinger Straße/Volksoper, Nußdorfer Straße).

In addition, the U2 line runs along the southern edge of the district (Schottentor station within walking distance). The network is complemented by numerous tram lines (including e.g. 5, 33, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42) and bus lines that provide quick connections within the district and to neighboring districts.

The Franz‑Josefs‑Bahnhof on Alserbachstraße also offers regional train and S‑bahn connections.

In short: Whether by subway, tram, bus or bicycle – from 1090 Vienna you can get anywhere quickly. The connection to the city center and other districts is one of Alsergrund’s major highlights.

Families benefit from kindergartens, schools and nearby playgrounds in the district. At the same time, Alsergrund is an academic quarter – several university institutes are located in the immediate vicinity (e.g. a campus of the University of Vienna, the Medical University near the General Hospital) as well as the renowned Lycée Français in the Servitenviertel.

Speaking of hospitals: The General Hospital (AKH) in 1090 is one of the largest clinics in Europe, which can also be a factor for those who appreciate an apartment within easy distance of excellent medical care.

Overall, the Alsergrund district offers an excellent quality of life: centrality, culture (theatres, museums such as the Sigmund Freud Museum), good provision of services and the mix of lively streets and quiet residential areas make living in 1090 Vienna particularly attractive.