How much do students pay for housing across Germany? Munich remains the most expensive student city in the country, where a room in a shared flat costs around €800 per month on average. Monthly rents average roughly €630 in Düsseldorf, €620 in Cologne, and €510 in Bonn. By contrast, more affordable university cities such as Bielefeld and Bochum see average rents of €375 and €385 respectively. "A significant proportion of students would still be affected by housing costs exceeding the allowance," said the institute.

Source: The Local March 24, 2026 16:14 UTC