Guide · Cooperative flats in Kärnten

Cooperative flat in Kärnten:
how to get in

Cost-covering rent, a one-off financing contribution instead of a deposit, often with a purchase option – here are the 7 limited-profit housing associations in Kärnten that WohnAlert monitors, with what is online right now.

A cooperative flat in Kärnten means: a limited-profit housing association

What is called a “cooperative flat” (Genossenschaftswohnung) in Austria is a flat from a limited-profit housing association under the Limited-Profit Housing Act (WGG). The rent covers costs rather than making a profit; in return, you pay a one-off financing contribution when you move in – the “Eigenmittel” – which you get back when you move out, minus an annual depreciation. Unlike a German cooperative, you need no membership and no share certificate: you register directly with the housing association and apply for specific flats.

7limited-profit housing associations in Kärnten monitored by WohnAlert
20flats available right now
5new listings in the last 30 days
5.610 €median upfront contribution (one-off financing contribution)

As of 07.10.2026. Figures from the listing pages of the housing associations that WohnAlert monitors in Kärnten – not their total stock.

Cooperative flats in Kärnten that are available right now

20 flats from 3 housing association in Kärnten are publicly online right now – the 6 newest here, all of them on the Kärnten page or in the app. Click to open the original listing.

WohnAlertKärntnerlandNo photosNEW 703 € total Mietwohnung in Villach, Uhlandstraße 26, 1. Obergeschoss (3- Zimmerwohnung) ab vorauss. Jänner 2027 zu vermieten! Uhlandstraße 26 · Kärntnerland 107,95 m²Size107,95 m²per m²6,51 € View listing WohnAlertKärntnerlandNo photosNEW 712 € total Mietwohnung in Landskron, Primelweg 2/Stiege 7, Erdgeschoss (3- Zimmerwohnung) ab vorauss. Dezember/Jänner 2027 zu vermieten! Primelweg 2/Stiege 7 · Kärntnerland 77,12 m²Size77,12 m²per m²9,24 € View listing WohnAlertKärntnerlandNo photos 702 € total Mietwohnung in Feldkirchen, Kindergartenstraße 15 ab 1.10.2026 frei – 4-Zimmer Wohnung Kindergartenstraße 15 · Kärntnerland 95,6 m²Size95,6 m²per m²7,34 € View listing 439 € total 2-Zimmer-Wohnung · Fledermausgasse 23/29 Fledermausgasse 23/29 · SOZIALBAU 56 m² · + 5.610 € upfront contributionSize56 m²per m²7,83 €Upfront contribution5.610 € View listing 3-room flat 1.005 € total 3-Zimmer-Wohnung Afritz - Heimatweg 7/9 · Heimat Villach 92,97 m²Size92,97 m²per m²10,81 € View listing 88,03 m² in 9613 Feistritz/Gail 925 € total 88,03 m² in 9613 Feistritz/Gail Draschitz 70/6 · Heimat Villach per m²10,51 € View listing

What a cooperative flat in Kärnten costs

723 €median total rent – housing associations in Kärnten, online right now
723 €median total rent – all 21 available flats in Kärnten

The cooperative flats currently listed in Kärnten cost a median of 723 € total. That matches the median of all available flats in Kärnten (723 €). Per square metre, that's a median of 8,64 €.

Where housing associations in Kärnten are listing right now

The districts and places with the most available cooperative flats – each tag leads to the page of the place where they are.

Klagenfurt5St. Veit5Villach3Feldkirchen2Villach-Land2Wolfsberg2Spittal1

Rooms: 2 rooms 32 %, 3 rooms 58 %, 4 rooms 11 % – based on the 19 available cooperative flats in Kärnten with a room count.

The limited-profit housing associations in Kärnten that WohnAlert monitors

Each name leads to the housing association's page with the current listings, the check interval and how to apply.

Upfront contribution: the number that decides in Kärnten

Among the housing associations in Kärnten that state the amount, the median one-off financing contribution per flat is between 5.610 € and 5.610 € – depending on the housing association, year of construction and subsidy. It is due before you move in. If you don't have it, you won't get the flat, no matter how cheap the rent. That's why the alert in the app can be filtered by maximum own funds.

Where the flats are really allocated

4 of 7 monitored housing associations in Kärnten had a listing online in the last 30 days. Many housing associations also allocate through waiting lists: if you register early, you get offers before they appear on the website. Doing both together is the strategy.

Register early, keep the upfront contribution ready, check listings minute by minute. Cooperative flats in Kärnten are often taken within hours – whoever has the documents and the financing contribution ready is ahead.

The strategy that works

  1. Register with several housing associations whose housing is in the areas you want – the list above shows where each one last advertised.
  2. Plan your upfront contribution: the one-off financing contribution is stated in the listing. If you can't raise it, ask the housing association or the state's housing subsidy office (Wohnbauförderung) about loans for the contribution – the rules differ from state to state.
  3. At the same time, chase the listings: available flats appear on the housing association's website and are allocated in order of application – speed counts here, and that is what the WohnAlert alert is for.

FAQ

How many cooperative flats are available in Kärnten right now?
Right now 20 from 3 housing associations – as of the last check of the listing pages. The flats are at the top of this page and, with an alert, in the app.
How much does a cooperative flat in Kärnten cost?
The cooperative flats currently listed in Kärnten cost a median of 723 € total; the median of all available flats in Kärnten is 723 €.
What is the one-off financing contribution (Eigenmittel)?
A one-off contribution towards land and construction costs, due when you move in. It is refunded when you move out, minus an annual depreciation under the WGG (Limited-Profit Housing Act). The amount is stated in every listing – WohnAlert shows it with the flat and lets you filter by it.
Do I need a membership like in Germany?
No. Limited-profit housing associations in Austria allocate flats without cooperative shares. You register your interest with the housing association or apply directly for a listing.
Is there a housing entitlement certificate (WBS)?
No, the WBS is a German document. Subsidised flats in Austria have their own income limits, which are checked by the housing association or the state.
How quickly are cooperative flats in Kärnten gone?
Often within hours. That's why WohnAlert sends every new listing from the monitored housing associations straight to your phone.
Can I buy a cooperative flat later?
Many subsidised rental flats come with a purchase option after a few years (“rent with purchase option”). Whether and when is stated in the housing association's listing.

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