The following options are most suitable for students with a residence permit and already residing in Germany.
If you prefer the serenity of your own home, looking for an apartment instead of opting for student accommodation facilities is the best choice for you.
If you wish to become more fluent in German, you could also consider looking for a private room in a shared apartment. These are commonly referred to as WG (Wohngemeinschaft) and they are among the most common student living options.
Please remember that looking for an apartment or a shared flat requires you to be settled already in Germany. The process requires a credit history in Germany and face to face meetings with the property manager, owner and/or flatmates.
Prices vary depending on the size and location of the flat and can range from €400 to €800. Popular quarters are Zentrum, Südvorstadt, Waldstraßenviertel, Schleußig, Plagwitz and Gohlis. It is also important to price in the additional costs of internet, electricity and furniture, as apartments and shared flats are not “all-inclusive options”. Some may even require a kitchen to be installed.
You can look online for an apartment or a shared room, however it is recommended that you visit the apartment or shared flat first. It is important to meet the other people who would be living in the shared flat with you and it is important to get to know the property owner and or manager before signing a rental agreement.
Your search for an apartment of shared flat can start by checking the following websites:
· wg-gesucht.de (shared apartment search)
· immonet.de (apartment search)
· immowelt.de (apartment search)
· immobilienscout24.de (apartment search)
We recommend starting to look for private housing and WGs (shared accommodation) as soon as possible as there will be many students, from the other Leipzig universities too, looking for a place to live. Your chances of finding a place will increase if you respond to the most recently posted advertisements. Before signing a tenancy agreement, you might need the following documents such as your passport, the city registration document (Anmeldebestätigung), student ID, a bank statement and a credit report (SCHUFA). Unless otherwise stated in your rental contract, rent is usually due at the beginning of the month. In Germany, it is not common to provide your rent in cash, and most landlords will expect you to transfer rent directly into their bank accounts.
