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Rent an Apartment in Göttingen

Currently 61 apartment listings in Göttingen on WG-Gesucht.

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Renting an Apartment in Göttingen: What to Know

Göttingen has one of the highest student ratios of any German city, with roughly 30,000 students among 120,000 residents. The city is compact enough that cycling makes even outer districts genuinely convenient, widening your options considerably.

Göttingen Rental Market: ApartmentsAs of: July 2026

Data source: WG-Gesucht Market Data Team · 61 listings analysed

Avg. cold rent	16.28 €/m²
Price range	12.27–20.91 €/m²
Active listings	61
Cheapest district	Weststadt · 13.16 €/m²
Most expensive district	Geismar · 19.56 €/m²

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Göttingen Neighbourhoods for Apartments

High demand

Innenstadt

Central, close to the university, in high demand.

Apartments in Innenstadt

Popular

Geismar

Quiet, well connected, popular with professionals.

Apartments in Geismar

Affordable

Weende

Northern district: more affordable, solid bus connections.

Apartments in Weende

Affordable

Grone

Western district: affordable, direct bus links.

Apartments in Grone

Nikolausberg

Elevated, quiet, slightly further from the centre.

Apartments in Nikolausberg

Budget-friendly

Herberhausen

Outer district: quiet, budget-friendly.

Apartments in Herberhausen

Tips for Apartment Hunting in Göttingen

Semester start is the hardest time Thousands of students search simultaneously in October and April — searching a few weeks earlier makes a real difference.
Göttingen is genuinely compact Most districts are 15–20 minutes away by bike, making more affordable outer areas like Grone or Weende realistic options.
Consider the surrounding region Rosdorf, Bovenden and Friedland are reachable by bus and offer better value.
Apply quickly and completely Central listings move fast — have your documents ready to send immediately.

Useful Guides

Definition of a Shared Apartment

The legal definition of a WG in Germany.

SCHUFA or itsmydata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does an apartment cost in Göttingen?

The average cold rent is 16.28 €/m². Prices vary significantly by district – check the market data above for current figures.

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

Currently 61 apartments are listed. This number changes daily.

Which districts in Göttingen 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.