Apartment Hunting in Essen
ModerateNorth Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
€9
per m² (cold)
~55
applications/listing
0.6M
population
European Green Capital 2017. From coal region to cultural hub. Rüttenscheid is the trendy neighborhood, overall cheap.
Current Market Situation
Relaxed to moderate. Good availability outside top locations.
Our Tips for Essen
- ✓Rüttenscheid has gotten expensive, Holsterhausen is alternative
- ✓Allbau is large municipal landlord
- ✓Werden on Lake Baldeneysee is nice but pricier
- ✓Good location between Düsseldorf and Dortmund
Watch Out For
- !North still has structural problems
- !Altendorf and Altenessen mixed
- !Bredeney is villa district - different league
Real Experiences from Essen
"From coal region to Green Capital - Essen has completely transformed. Lake Baldeneysee in the south is like vacation. And the rent? Half as much as in Cologne."
Frequently Asked Questions about Essen
Is Essen worth it compared to Düsseldorf?▼
If price is more important than image: yes. 30-40% cheaper, good connections, and Rüttenscheid can compete with Düsseldorf neighborhoods.
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