Apartment Hunting in Munich
Extremely tightBavaria, Germany
€19.5
per m² (cold)
~200
applications/listing
1.5M
population
Germany's most expensive city. BMW, Siemens, and countless tech companies bring well-paid workers, but housing supply can't keep up. Prepare for sticker shock.
Current Market Situation
Extremely tight and expensive. Under 15€/m² is nearly impossible. Many give up and look in surrounding areas.
Our Tips for Munich
- ✓Consider suburbs - S-Bahn cities like Dachau or Freising are 20-40% cheaper
- ✓Ask your employer - many Munich companies help with housing
- ✓Apply for social housing through SOWON if eligible
- ✓Cooperatives like GWG or GEWOFAG have fair rents
Watch Out For
- !Under 15€/m² cold rent in Munich is almost always a scam or a room share
- !Broker fees for rentals were abolished, but watch out anyway
- !Furnished apartments often cost 25-35€/m² - only as a bridge solution
Real Experiences from Munich
"I lived in a furnished apartment for 1800€ for 6 months while searching. Expensive, but it gave me time to learn the city. I found my apartment through a colleague in the end."
"Best thing I did: Put myself on the GEWOFAG and GWG waiting lists. After 18 months I got the call. Now I pay 11€/m² in Sendling."
Frequently Asked Questions about Munich
How expensive is Munich really?▼
Average 19-20€/m² cold rent. A 50m² apartment costs about 1000€ cold, ~1200€ with utilities. City center is much more. Munich is Germany's most expensive city.
Can you live in Munich without a car?▼
Absolutely. The MVV network is excellent. S-Bahn and U-Bahn reach almost every corner. Many Munich residents live car-free.
Is Munich's surrounding area worth it?▼
Yes. Dachau, Freising, Erding, and Fürstenfeldbruck are 20-40% cheaper with 20-40 minute S-Bahn rides. Quality of life is often better than in the city.
Do Munich employers help with housing?▼
Often yes. Large companies like BMW, Siemens, Allianz have relocation services or even company apartments. Definitely ask HR.
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