The Basilica and its vicinity is the literal heart of Budapest , so it will command the highest rental prices . Andrssy avenue right next to it is Budapest ' s Rodeo DriveChampslyses . Expats severely obsess about super central location , which I don ' t really understand Budapest ' s public transport network is extensive , easy to use and fairly quick , so if you ' d want to cut your rent down from 1200 , do consider living maybe 1520 mins away from your workplace . Bike friendliness is okay as well , if you ' re into that . What are your expectations regarding the flat ? I assume you could live in a building without 247 front desk and its own spa and gym , right ? If so 5600 per month plus utilities will get you a cozy , modern and comfy flat ideal for single occupancy 3045 m 2 in a central location . You can go lower than that ~ 400450 if you ' re okay with let ' s say a 30 min commute OR less modern buildings where flats are still usually modernized . Check these FB groups As mentioned the best areas are inside the ring road or north of it District XIII , between the Danube and Vci t . Check where the subway lines go , as they are by far the easiest to use , you can extend your search for better bargains if you look for apartments near stations . Lots of foreigners completely snub Buda the west side partly for this reason , which is really silly , especially with now two lines serving parts of it .