Studio Apartments for Rent in Dortmund

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Studios in Dortmund: What to Know

Dortmund stands out for studio hunters seeking real value — prices here are among the most affordable of any major German city, without sacrificing urban infrastructure or connectivity.

Dortmund Studio MarketAs of: July 2026
Data source: WG-Gesucht Market Data Team · 653 listings analysed
Avg. cold rent14,50 €/m²
Price range8,00–22,00 €/m²
Active listings653
Cheapest districtSpandau · 9,80 €/m²
Most expensive districtMitte · 21,50 €/m²
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Dortmund Neighbourhoods for Studios

High demand

Mitte

Central, urban, and the most in-demand district.

Studios in Mitte
Popular

Hörde

Southern district by the Phoenix Lake — revitalised and increasingly popular.

Studios in Hörde
Affordable

Dorstfeld

Near the TU campus, in transition, good value.

Studios in Dorstfeld
Affordable

Brackel

Eastern district: solid value, quiet.

Studios in Brackel
Budget-friendly

Lütgendortmund

Western district: the most affordable option, quiet.

Studios in Lütgendortmund
Budget-friendly

Eving

Northern district: affordable, well connected by U-Bahn.

Studios in Eving

Tips for Studio Hunting in Dortmund

  • Best value among major German cities Dortmund offers big-city living at prices well below Cologne or Hamburg — one of Germany's genuine rental bargains.
  • Use the Ruhr region network S-Bahn and U-Bahn connect Dortmund well with Bochum, Essen and Duisburg — worth exploring for even more options.
  • Hörde is on the rise The revitalised Phoenix Lake area is gaining popularity — still better value than comparable lakeside districts in Cologne or Düsseldorf.
  • Apply completely, even in this relaxed market Even with lower competition, complete documents (SCHUFA, proof of income) speed up your search.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

A studio combines living and sleeping in one room. A 1-Zimmer-Wohnung typically has a separate living area, even though it's still one room. Both terms appear interchangeably in German listings.

Currently 653 studios are listed. This number changes daily.

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.

The widest selection is currently in Friedrichshain and Prenzlauer Berg.

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