Aachen · Budget
Aachen apartments under $2,000/month
Under $2,000 covers most studios and 1-beds in popular international student neighborhoods. Comfortable for a single grad student in most US markets. The neighborhoods below in Aachen fit this budget.
Best neighborhoods under $2,000/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 $2,000/month in Aachen?
Yes, 3 of our covered Aachen neighborhoods have units under $2,000/month, especially Pontviertel, Frankenberger Viertel, Hörn.
Will I need a roommate to stay under $2,000/month in Aachen?
Often yes, sharing a 2-bed is the most reliable way to stay under $2,000/month in Aachen without sacrificing safety or commute.