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Apartments for Rent in Wels – Live Map & Alerts

New rentals in Wels show up on willhaben first — and the good ones go fast. The map below shows what's on offer in Wels right now. Set your filters, switch on an alert, and new listings reach you on Telegram or by email as soon as they're posted.

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About Wels

Wels is the second-largest city in Upper Austria after Linz, set on the Traun river. It is best known as a trade-fair city — the Messe Wels is one of the country’s largest exhibition venues — and as a commercial and agricultural hub with Roman-era roots (ancient Ovilava).

Neighbourhoods in Wels

The pedestrian-friendly old town around the Stadtplatz forms the centre, surrounded by calm residential neighbourhoods. The city is compact and flat, which makes cycling easy and everyday distances short.

Living in Wels

Wels offers affordable rents and an excellent rail and motorway link to Linz, about 30 km away, which makes it popular with commuters who want more space for their money. It is practical, well-serviced and a sensible choice for families priced out of the bigger city.

How to find an apartment in Wels faster

Most decent listings in Wels collect dozens of inquiries within a day. What actually helps is being early. Mietscan flags new apartments within minutes — reply in the first hour with a complete application and your odds are good. The alert takes about 10 seconds to set up and is free during the beta.

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Richtwert Upper Austria 2026: how much rent is allowed?

Since 1 April 2026 the Richtwert for Upper Austria is 7.30 € per m² (Statistik Austria). It only applies to pre-1945 buildings fully covered by the MRG, with surcharges and deductions for location and condition — market rents are usually higher. Whether it applies to your contract is exactly what a contract check will tell you.

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FAQ: apartments for rent in Wels

How do I quickly find an apartment for rent in Wels?

Set your filters on the map — say, 2-room apartments up to €1,200 — and switch on a Telegram or email alert. Mietscan checks willhaben every 5 minutes, so you usually know about new places in Wels before the first applications arrive.

Where do the Wels listings come from?

From willhaben's publicly available RSS feed. Every listing links to the original — Mietscan is not affiliated with willhaben.

What does the Wels apartment alert cost?

The daily digest is free. Instant alerts cost €12/month after the beta — everything is free until 15 September 2026.

How much rent is allowed in Wels?

Pre-1945 apartments fully covered by the MRG follow the Upper Austria Richtwert (7.30 €/m² since April 2026) with surcharges. New buildings and many others can be priced freely. When in doubt, have your contract checked.