Aachen · Budget
Aachen apartments under $3,000/month
Under $3,000 puts you in 1-beds and 2-beds in nearly every US student neighborhood, including high-cost markets like Cambridge, Manhattan, and Palo Alto. The neighborhoods below in Aachen fit this budget.
Best neighborhoods under $3,000/month in Aachen
Pontviertel
The Pontviertel ('Pontstraße quarter') is the historic RWTH student neighborhood, the densest stretch of bars and student cafés in Germany. Walking distance to most RWTH faculties.
$350 – $850/mo
Frankenberger Viertel
Frankenberger Viertel sits east of the city centre, Art Nouveau architecture, the Burg Frankenberg, calmer than the Pontviertel. A favourite of grad students and PhDs.
$350 – $900/mo
Hörn
Hörn sits at the western edge of Aachen, next to RWTH's newer Melaten campus (where most engineering departments moved). Affordable WGs and large student-housing complexes.
$350 – $800/mo
Universities in Aachen
Frequently asked questions
Can I really find apartments under $3,000/month in Aachen?
Yes, 3 of our covered Aachen neighborhoods have units under $3,000/month, especially Pontviertel, Frankenberger Viertel, Hörn.
Will I need a roommate to stay under $3,000/month in Aachen?
Often yes, sharing a 2-bed is the most reliable way to stay under $3,000/month in Aachen without sacrificing safety or commute.