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Rent an Apartment in Bielefeld

Currently 653 apartment listings in Bielefeld on WG-Gesucht.

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✓ 653 current apartment listings in Bielefeld
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Renting an Apartment in Bielefeld: What to Know

Bielefeld is genuinely underrated as a place to live — the largest city in East Westphalia offers a more accessible rental market than Germany's bigger cities, without sacrificing solid infrastructure or a lively university culture at Bielefeld University.

Bielefeld Rental Market: ApartmentsAs of: July 2026

Data source: WG-Gesucht Market Data Team · 653 listings analysed

Avg. cold rent	14,50 €/m²
Price range	8,00–22,00 €/m²
Active listings	653
Cheapest district	Spandau · 9,80 €/m²
Most expensive district	Mitte · 21,50 €/m²

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Bielefeld Neighbourhoods for Apartments

High demand

Innenstadt

Central, practical, close to the station.

Apartments in Innenstadt

Popular

Stadtbezirk Mitte

Bielefeld's urban core with an active rental market.

Apartments in Stadtbezirk Mitte

Affordable

Schildesche

Northern district: pre-war charm, quiet.

Apartments in Schildesche

Affordable

Brackwede

Southern district: quiet, self-contained, better value.

Apartments in Brackwede

Budget-friendly

Sennestadt

Eastern district: affordable, well connected.

Apartments in Sennestadt

Budget-friendly

Stieghorst

Eastern district: quiet, budget-friendly.

Apartments in Stieghorst

Tips for Apartment Hunting in Bielefeld

Noticeably cheaper than major cities Bielefeld's rental market is significantly more relaxed than Hamburg, Cologne or Frankfurt.
Teutoburg Forest right at the doorstep Outer districts like Gadderbaum border the forest directly — a rare combination of nature and city access.
Consider Gütersloh as an alternative Well connected by regional train and typically cheaper.
Apply completely for the best listings SCHUFA credit report and proof of income remain the standard expectation, even in this more relaxed market.

Useful Guides

The SCHUFA Credit Report Explained

How the report works and how to get your own.

Definition of a Shared Apartment

The legal definition of a WG in Germany.

SCHUFA or itsmydata

Germany's credit check system explained.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does an apartment cost in Bielefeld?

The average cold rent is 14,50 €/m². Prices vary significantly by district – check the market data above for current figures.

How many apartments are listed in Bielefeld on WG-Gesucht?

Currently 653 apartments are listed. This number changes daily.

Which districts in Bielefeld are more affordable?

Outer districts and areas further from the centre typically offer better value – see the neighbourhood overview above for specifics.

Do I need a SCHUFA credit report to rent in Germany?

Most landlords will ask for one. You can order it directly through WG-Gesucht at /en/schufa, or use itsmydata (/en/itsmydata) as an equally accepted alternative.