Heidelberg · Budget
Heidelberg apartments under $1,500/month
If you're looking under $1,500 per month, you're looking at studios in mid-tier neighborhoods, sharing 2-beds, or living slightly farther from campus. The neighborhoods below in Heidelberg fit this budget.
Best neighborhoods under $1,500/month in Heidelberg
Altstadt
Heidelberg's Altstadt is the historic core, cobblestones, the Hauptstraße, the castle on the hillside. Heidelberg's humanities faculties sit here. Pretty, walkable, and the most romantic option.
$500 – $1,100/mo
Neuenheim
Neuenheim sits across the Neckar, the Neuenheimer Feld campus houses medicine, physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics. The dominant science neighborhood. Walking + biking distance to most labs.
$500 – $1,200/mo
Bergheim
Bergheim sits west of Altstadt, quieter, more affordable, walking distance to Hauptbahnhof. The classic budget choice for Heidelberg students who don't want to share a WG.
$450 – $1,000/mo
Universities in Heidelberg
Frequently asked questions
Can I really find apartments under $1,500/month in Heidelberg?
Yes, 3 of our covered Heidelberg neighborhoods have units under $1,500/month, especially Altstadt, Neuenheim, Bergheim.
Will I need a roommate to stay under $1,500/month in Heidelberg?
Often yes, sharing a 2-bed is the most reliable way to stay under $1,500/month in Heidelberg without sacrificing safety or commute.