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Rent an Apartment in Jena

Currently 15 apartment listings in Jena on WG-Gesucht.

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✓ 15 current apartment listings in Jena
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Renting an Apartment in Jena: What to Know

Jena has become eastern Germany's most dynamic mid-sized city, home to Carl Zeiss and a growing high-tech economy alongside 22,000 students at Friedrich Schiller University. Rents are rising as the city grows, but Jena remains noticeably more affordable than western German university towns.

Jena Rental Market: ApartmentsAs of: July 2026

Data source: WG-Gesucht Market Data Team · 15 listings analysed

Avg. cold rent	13.00 €/m²
Price range	9.79–15.88 €/m²
Active listings	15
Cheapest district	Jena-Lobeda · 11.04 €/m²
Most expensive district	Jena-Göschwitz · 13.89 €/m²

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Jena Neighbourhoods for Apartments

Popular

Jena-Zentrum

Central and active — high demand, but still moderate pricing.

Apartments in Jena-Zentrum

Popular

Weststadt

Lively, well connected, popular with students.

Apartments in Weststadt

Budget-friendly

Lobeda

Southern district: often overlooked, but well connected by tram and the most affordable option.

Apartments in Lobeda

Affordable

Göschwitz

Southern district: quiet, green, good value.

Apartments in Göschwitz

Affordable

Winzerla

Western district: quiet, more affordable.

Apartments in Winzerla

Affordable

Burgau

Eastern, across the Saale: quiet, green.

Apartments in Burgau

Tips for Apartment Hunting in Jena

Act while it's still good value Jena is growing fast and prices are rising — renters who move now still get noticeably better value than in a few years.
Don't overlook Lobeda Often seen as a housing-estate district, but it's well connected by tram and has the most affordable studios in the city.
Consider Erfurt as an alternative Just 20 minutes by train, cheaper, and with more housing options — worth considering if commuting to Jena.
Time around semester starts October and April see the highest demand from Friedrich Schiller University's students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does an apartment cost in Jena?

The average cold rent is 13.00 €/m². Prices vary significantly by district – check the market data above for current figures.

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

Currently 15 apartments are listed. This number changes daily.

Which districts in Jena 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.