Medium-term rental – a profitable alternative for the investor

Is it worth investing in a medium-term rental apartment? When does it pay off, and how do you prepare a property to earn more than it would in the long term, while not requiring as much work as a short-term rental? In this article we answer the most frequently asked questions.

What is medium-term rental?

Medium-term rental is a form of rental for a period of 1 to 6 months, aimed at people who do not need a contract for a year (as in long-term rental), but at the same time want to live for more than a few days (as in short-term rental).

This form of rental is used primarily:

• specialists on contract,
• Individuals in the process of professional or personal relocation,
• foreign exchangestudents,
• digital nomads,
• People from Ukraine planning a longer stay in Poland.

For whom is medium-term rental?

From an investor’ s perspective, this is an excellent solution for those who want:

• get a higher return on investment than in a long-term lease,
• not to engage as intensively as with short-term rentals,
• Have more flexibility and control over their housing portfolio,
• reduce the impact of seasonality.

Medium-term rentals can generate as much as 30% higher profits than long-term rentals, market experts say, with much less effort than daily rentals.

What kind of apartment is suitable for medium-term rental?

The truth is that almost any apartment can be adapted for medium-term rental, provided a few key conditions are met:

• Good location, close to public transportation or with a parking space,
• Fully equipped – from washing machine, to oven, to iron and vacuum cleaner,
• High-speed internet – this is one of the most important criteria for tenants,
• A comfortable space to work and live, including for those working remotely.

Apartments that fail are usually “hotel” type units – small kitchenettes, lack of work space, low functionality.

How much does it cost to adapt an apartment?

If you want to convert your apartment from a long-term or short-term rental to a medium-term one, you need to invest in basic equipment. The cost of adapting an apartment is about 3,500 zlotys on average, and this investment pays off very quickly thanks to higher rental rates.

Can a short-term or long-term lease be converted to a medium-term lease?

Yes, enough is enough:

• In the case of long-term tenants: equip the premises with daily necessities,
• For short-term: make sure the kitchen and living space are functional and complete (e.g., adding an oven, microwave, desk).

Medium-term rental allows you to quickly adapt to the needs of the market and increase the profitability of the premises.

Where to find customers for medium-term rentals?

Demand for medium-term rentals continues to grow, and competition is still relatively low. Customers are looking for deals on:

• Advertising portals (OLX, Otodom, Facebook Marketplace),
• Local groups on Facebook (e.g., “Rent apartments Wroclaw”, “Rooms for rent Warsaw”),
• Specialized portals (Flatio, Spotahome).

Important: ads should include clear information about the lease term (e.g., min. 3 months), equipment, location and internet availability.

Medium term room rental – an additional option

Medium-term rentals for rooms are becoming an increasingly popular form of investment. This is a great option, especially in large cities where there is a high demand among young adults, students or contract workers.

With proper management and an additional cleaning service once a month, even shared apartments with common areas are kept in very good condition.

Disadvantages of medium-term rentals?

The biggest challenge is lease continuity – you must have a strategy for getting tenants in advance. Lack of planning can lead to vacancies between bookings. That’s why it’s important to be proactive: advertisements, communication with groups and constant promotion of listings.

Summary – why is it worth it?

Medium-term rentals are an excellent alternative for investors who:

• They want to earn more than they do in the long term,
• don’t want to devote as much time and energy as they do in short-term rentals,
• are looking for flexibility and the ability to scale their housing portfolio,
• want to operate in a growing and still undervalued market.

At Atlant Estates, we advise our clients on how to effectively prepare an apartment for medium-term rental, and help with management and tenant acquisition.

Contact us if you want to find out how to increase the profit from renting your apartment.

📞 +48 459 569 303

📧 office@atlantestates.com

🌍 www.AtlantEstates.com