Student apartments in Dresden
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Dresden hosts TU Dresden, one of Germany's largest technical universities. Substantially cheaper than west-German cities. Neustadt is the dense student/nightlife district; Striesen and Südvorstadt are quieter and closer to campus.
Top neighborhoods for international students
Südvorstadt
Südvorstadt sits next to TU Dresden's main campus, walking distance to most lecture halls. The dominant TU Dresden student neighborhood. Substantially cheaper than west-German university cities.
$300 – $800 /mo
Neustadt
Dresden Neustadt sits north of the Elbe, Dresden's bohemian neighborhood, dense student/nightlife scene, the Kunsthofpassage courtyards. Tram to TU Dresden in 15 minutes.
$350 – $900 /mo
Striesen
Striesen sits east of the city centre, calmer, leafier, popular with PhD students and young families. Tram to TU Dresden in 15 minutes.
$350 – $900 /mo
Plauen
Plauen sits southwest of central Dresden, large student-housing presence, multiple Studierendenwerk halls. One of the cheapest neighborhoods on this list.
$300 – $800 /mo