Studio Apartments for Rent in Jena

Currently 24 studio listings in Jena on WG-Gesucht.

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Studios in Jena: What to Know

Jena offers genuine value for studio hunters compared to western German university cities, though prices are rising as the city's tech and research sectors continue to grow.

Jena Studio MarketAs of: July 2026
Data source: WG-Gesucht Market Data Team · 24 listings analysed
Avg. cold rent16.79 €/m²
Price range13.81–21.73 €/m²
Active listings24
Cheapest districtJena-Winzerla · 14.29 €/m²
Most expensive districtJena-Stadt · 16.71 €/m²
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Jena Neighbourhoods for Studios

Popular

Jena-Zentrum

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

Studios in Jena-Zentrum
Popular

Weststadt

Lively, well connected, popular with students.

Studios in Weststadt
Budget-friendly

Lobeda

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

Studios in Lobeda
Affordable

Göschwitz

Southern district: quiet, green, good value.

Studios in Göschwitz
Affordable

Winzerla

Western district: quiet, more affordable.

Studios in Winzerla
Affordable

Burgau

Eastern, across the Saale: quiet, green.

Studios in Burgau

Tips for Studio 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

The average cold rent is 16.79 €/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 24 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 Jena-Stadt and Jena-Lobeda.

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