Munich · Budget
Munich 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 Munich fit this budget.
Best neighborhoods under $1,500/month in Munich
Maxvorstadt
Maxvorstadt sits between TUM's main building and LMU's main campus. The Pinakothek museums, the English Garden a short walk east. Munich's most expensive student neighborhood, and the one nearly every student wants.
$700 – $1,800/mo
Schwabing
Schwabing is Munich's historic bohemian neighborhood, Leopoldstraße, Münchner Freiheit, the northern English Garden. Trendy cafés and a heavy LMU student presence.
$700 – $1,700/mo
Garching
Garching is TUM's main science + engineering campus, a separate municipality north of Munich, 20 minutes by U6. Substantially cheaper than central Munich. Most TUM master's students live here.
$450 – $1,100/mo
Neuhausen-Nymphenburg
Neuhausen sits west of the city centre, Nymphenburg Palace gardens, calmer than Schwabing, less hipster than Maxvorstadt. Strong international + family population.
$650 – $1,500/mo
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Frequently asked questions
Can I really find apartments under $1,500/month in Munich?
Yes, 4 of our covered Munich neighborhoods have units under $1,500/month, especially Maxvorstadt, Schwabing, Garching.
Will I need a roommate to stay under $1,500/month in Munich?
Often yes, sharing a 2-bed is the most reliable way to stay under $1,500/month in Munich without sacrificing safety or commute.