Apartment Hunting in Dortmund
ModerateNorth Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
€8.5
per m² (cold)
~50
applications/listing
0.6M
population
Structural change city with cheap rents. From steel town to tech city. Much vacancy has been reduced.
Current Market Situation
Relaxed to moderate. Lots of choice, good chances.
Our Tips for Dortmund
- ✓Kreuzviertel is hip and still cheap
- ✓DOGEWO21 is municipal landlord
- ✓Near Phoenix Lake upgraded
- ✓Good train connections (ICE stop)
Watch Out For
- !Nordstadt still has problem areas
- !Some former mining settlements in transition
- !Avoid stadium area on football weekends
Real Experiences from Dortmund
"Kreuzviertel is Dortmund's little secret. Cafés, old buildings, students - and still 8€/m². Friends from Munich are speechless."
Frequently Asked Questions about Dortmund
Has Dortmund recovered from its steel past?▼
Absolutely. Structural change succeeded. Tech startups, university, and BVB bring life. The city is greener and more modern than its reputation.
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