Apartment Hunting in Freiburg
Extremely tightBaden-Württemberg, Germany
€14
per m² (cold)
~120
applications/listing
0.2M
population
Eco-capital with extreme housing shortage. Small, green, expensive. The sun shines, but rents hurt.
Current Market Situation
Extremely tight. One of the most difficult cities despite its size.
Our Tips for Freiburg
- ✓Vauban is the showcase eco-neighborhood
- ✓Freiburger Stadtbau is municipal
- ✓Check surrounding area like Emmendingen or Bad Krozingen
- ✓Student dorms almost the only option for students
Watch Out For
- !Wiehre extremely expensive and sought after
- !Old town hardly any housing available
- !Housing market absurdly tight for city this size
Real Experiences from Freiburg
"Freiburg was my dream - but after 6 months of searching I moved to Emmendingen. 18 minutes by train, 40% cheaper. I still have the Black Forest feeling."
Frequently Asked Questions about Freiburg
Why is Freiburg so extreme?▼
230,000 residents, 30,000 of them students. Extremely popular (sun, mountains, eco-image), but hardly any space to build. Supply and demand totally unbalanced.
Is there even a chance in Freiburg?▼
Yes, but patience needed. Dorms for students, surrounding area for everyone else. Emmendingen or Breisach are 15-20 minutes away and manageable.
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