Flats for rent in III. Óbuda-Békásmegyer
Óbuda: Roman ruins, riverside walks, better value.
District III runs north along the river through Óbuda and Békásmegyer. Old Óbuda has a small-town feel with the Roman amphitheatre and the Danube promenade; further out the housing turns to panel blocks with the lower rents that come with them. The HÉV suburban train and tram 1 make the commute manageable.
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A renter's guide to III. Óbuda-Békásmegyer
District III is long and thin, following the Danube north from Margaret Bridge to the city limit at Békásmegyer. The southern end, Újlak and the old Óbuda core around Fő tér and Szentlélek tér, is the part that feels like a town: low baroque houses, the Roman remains at Aquincum, and a riverside promenade with the Hajógyári island opposite. North of that the district turns into the big panel estates of the 1970s at Kaszásdűlő and Békásmegyer, then into the garden suburbs of Rómaifürdő and Csillaghegy along the Római-part.
Value is the reason people look here. Rents are clearly below the inner Buda districts, and for the money you get the river, a lot of green space and a commute that is longer than from District II but predictable. Shopping is centred on Flórián tér, Szentlélek tér and the Bécsi út corridor, with the big stores and the Auchan out at Kaszásdűlő; each of the estates has its own supermarket and clinic.
It is also one of the districts with the most new building in Buda, especially along Bécsi út and near the river at Újlak, so you can choose between a cheap panel flat, an old townhouse and a new-build with a garage without leaving the district.
Typical rent in III. Óbuda-Békásmegyer
| from | to | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 room | HUF 180,000 | HUF 240,000 |
| 2 rooms | HUF 240,000 | HUF 320,000 |
| 3 rooms | HUF 320,000 | HUF 450,000 |
Typical asking rents per month for a whole home on a long-term let, September 2026. Ranges, not quotes: a renovated flat with a lift sits at the top, a ground-floor courtyard flat at the bottom.
Getting around
- HÉV H5 from Batthyány tér stops at Szentlélek tér (about 10 minutes), Aquincum, Rómaifürdő, Csillaghegy and Békásmegyer (about 25 minutes); add 4 minutes on the M2 for Deák Ferenc tér.
- Tram 1 runs from Bécsi út over Árpád híd to the M3 and on around the outer ring; the M3 at Árpád híd reaches Deák in about 9 minutes.
- Trams 17, 19 and 41 start at Bécsi út / Vörösvári út and follow the Buda embankment south to Batthyány tér and Újbuda.
- Bus 9 goes from Óbuda through Batthyány tér and Deák tér to Kőbánya-Kispest; buses 34, 106 and 160 serve the estates and the Bécsi út side.
- From Flórián tér, plan 20 to 25 minutes to Deák Ferenc tér by any route; from Békásmegyer 35 to 40.
What the homes are like
Three kinds of stock. The panel estates (Flórián tér, Kaszásdűlő, Békásmegyer, Pók utca) give you a 50 to 70 square metre two- or three-room flat with district heating and a lift, at the lowest rents in Buda; the flats are usable and warm, the lifts and stairwells depend on the building. The old Óbuda core and Újlak have small townhouses and 1930s blocks with individual heating and no lift. Along Bécsi út and towards the river there are new-build condominiums from the last fifteen years with underground parking and higher common charges.
In a panel flat, ask about the district heating bill (it is billed separately and per building) and whether the block has had its facade insulated, which makes a real difference in winter. In Rómaifürdő and Csillaghegy, check how close the house is to the river: the Római-part floods in high water years and some streets are inside the flood zone.
Who it suits
It suits people who want Buda on a budget, cyclists and runners who will use the river path daily, families who need three rooms without inner-city prices, and anyone working along the Váci út office corridor across the bridge. It suits less well people who want to be in the centre in ten minutes, anyone who dislikes panel estates, and those who want a busy café and restaurant scene close to home.
Parts of III. Óbuda-Békásmegyer
- Old Óbuda and Újlak
- Fő tér, Szentlélek tér, Lajos utca and Kolosy tér: the historic core with the museums, the HÉV, tram 1 nearby and a mix of townhouses and new builds. The most sought-after part of the district.
- Flórián tér and Kaszásdűlő
- The big 1970s estates on either side of Flórián tér and along the H5. Cheap, well served, plenty of shops, and the most panel flats on the market.
- Rómaifürdő and Csillaghegy
- Garden suburb along the Római-part with family houses, small blocks, the beach and the Danube cycle path. HÉV to Batthyány tér in about 20 minutes.
- Békásmegyer
- The northernmost estate at the end of the H5, split by the railway into an old village side and the panel side. The lowest rents in the district, with a market hall and a long commute.
Questions people ask about III. Óbuda-Békásmegyer
Is Óbuda a good place to live?
For most people looking for a calm, green part of Buda at a lower price, yes. The old core has a real town feel and the river is a daily asset. The trade-off is a commute of 20 to 40 minutes to Deák tér depending on where you are.
How much is rent in District III?
Typical asking rents in 2026 have been below the Budapest median: a small panel flat from around 180 to 240 thousand forints, a normal two-room flat around 240 to 320 thousand, and new builds or renovated flats near the river above that.
How long does the HÉV take from Békásmegyer?
About 25 minutes to Batthyány tér, then 4 minutes on the M2 to Deák Ferenc tér, so plan 35 to 40 minutes door to door. From Szentlélek tér the same trip is about 20 minutes.
Are the panel flats in Óbuda acceptable?
Generally yes. They are warm, have lifts, and many blocks have been insulated and had their windows replaced. Look at the state of the stairwell and lift, ask for the district heating bills, and prefer a flat that does not face Szentendrei út.