General information
Most students in Aachen live in private flats. An apartment for a single person costs around 350 EUR - 500 EUR. Another popular option is a shared flat with other students, called a "WG" (Wohn-Gemeinschaft), which may cost between 300 EUR and 400 EUR. Usually, each student has their own room in a WG, while kitchen and bathroom are shared.
Students may opt for a shared flat (WG short for Wohngemeinschaft) or may prefer a more solitary living environment in their own apartment. In either case, writing to the person responsible for renting out the room/apartment to you, needs to know who will be moving in. For this reason we strongly advise students to include a photo of themselves, together with an introduction of themselves, to improve their chances of being awarded tenancy.
Living in neighbouring cities
In order to increase your chances of finding a room or an apartment, it is important to be flexible regarding the location, and take the outer regions of Aachen into consideration (Richterich, Haaren, Laurensberg, Brand, Eilendorf, Kornelimünster, Walheim). We recommend that you extend your search for accommodation to the neighboring cities Würselen, Herzogenrath, Kohlscheid, Alsdorf, Eschweiler, Stolberg, Kerkrade, Vaals, or Kelmis. For example, the city of Stolberg can be reached by train or by several bus lines within 20 minutes.
Living on the Other Side of the German Border
Please note that, if you are not a citizen of the EU, the conditions of your visa may not permit you to live outside of Germany.